LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO #164198 ON 8-20-09 30-LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOOD STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. 33-FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL, FRYERS CABINETS, PREP TABLES, VENTILATION HOOD (GREASE BUILDUP), NOZZLES ON HOT WATER MACHINE (CALCIUM BUILDUP) BEVERAGE MACHINES. 34- FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. 35-INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND WAFFLE IRON. REPAIR THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR. 42-ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING WAITRESSES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. CITATION ISSUED H59407

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL, FRYERS, CABINETS, PREP TABLES, NOZZLES ON BEVERAGE MACHINES.

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 floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASHING AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS) ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR UTILITY ROOM (STANDING WATER).

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 shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN WAFFLE IRON AND EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER REAR DOOR.

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 shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN WAFFLE IRON AND EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR THRESHOLD UNDER REAR DOOR.

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.