INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: A PAN OF RAW SHELL EGGS AND A CONTAINER OF LIQUID EGGS IS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE TWO OPEN CONTAINERS OF CUT MELONS AND FRUIT. PROTECT AND STORE OPEN READY TO EAT FOODS COVERED AND ABOVE RAW EGGS AND OTHER RAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SIX LIVE COCKROACHES WERE FOUND UNDER THE SODA FOUNTAIN EMBEDDED IN THE DAMAGED WALLS AND CERVICES IN THE WALL BETWEEN THE SODA FOUNTAIN AND THE PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF COCKROACHES AND INSECT FECES FROM THE ACCESS AREAS AND WALLS IN SAID AREA. ANDERSON PEST CONTROL DOCUMENTED ACTIVITY IN THE SAME AREA ON THE LAST SERVICE REPORT DATED SEPT 6, 2013.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: THE KNIVES ARE STORED DIRTY IN THE KNIFE HOLDER; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS AND TOOLS PRIOR TO STORAGE.

Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.

Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.

Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE DAMAGED METAL SHELVES AND PANELS WHERE THE HOT KITCHEN GARBAGE CHUTE IS AND SURROUNDING THE ENTIRE HOT KITCHEN AREA IS ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO REDUCE PEST HARBORAGE AND MAKE CLEANING EASIER.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLER HAS A DAMAGED GASKET ON THE BOTTOM LEFT DOOR AND WILL NOT CLOSE, REPAIR THE COOLER SO THE DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: THE KITCHEN AND DISHROOM FLOORS ARE WET, DIRTY AND HAVE MISSING TILES AND GROUT THAT HOLD FOOD AND WATER. THE PIPES AROUND THE HOT KITCHEN PERIMETER ARE FULL OF FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS AND COVING SO THE KITCHEN CAN BE EASILY CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN, ABOVE THE LARGE MIXER, SODA DISPENSING AREA AND DISH ROOM ARE DAMAGED AND FULL OF GAPS, RUST AND GREASY FOOD BUILDUP, CLEAN AND REPAIR ALL OF THE WALLS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND FREE OF INSECT HARBORAGE.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE UPSTAIRS STOREROOM HAS A PIPE LEAKING INTO A BUCKET, REPAIR THE LEAK.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE UPSTAIRS STOREROOM HAS A PIPE LEAKING INTO A BUCKET, REPAIR THE LEAK.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.