INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED HAMBURGERS AT 45.1F, CUT WATERMELON AT 47.9F, SOUP AT 44.4F, AND FISH AT 47.3F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE AT 52F INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS AND CUT MELON. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, GRILL, DEEP FRYERS AND PREP TABLE BENEATH THE GRILL.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE GREASE TRAP AND DRAINS IN THE FLOOR OF THE DISH WASHING AREA WHEN WATER IS RUN AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK OR WHEN THE DISH MACHINE IS RUNNING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WASTE WATER BACK UP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FRP CEILING BOARD IN THE DISH WASHING AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS CAVING IN. MUST REPAIR THE CEILING IN THIS AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 3 CIRCULAR OPENINGS IN THE FRP BOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLOSE THE OPENINGS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FRP CEILING BOARD IN THE DISH WASHING AREA ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS CAVING IN. MUST REPAIR THE CEILING IN THIS AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 3 CIRCULAR OPENINGS IN THE FRP BOARD IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLOSE THE OPENINGS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.