INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE HOT KITCHEN AREA IS ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER THE COUNTERS AND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN, 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.

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.