LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE BEING USED AT INSPECTION,SANITIZING AT 97.9F.ALSO OBSERVED BLEACH BOTTLE ATTACHED AT TOP OF MACHINE FOR SANITIZER.HOWEVER MACHINE WAS RUN AND FINAL RINSE OF DISH MACHINE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION READS 10PPM.MUST SANITIZE AT 100PPM. DISH MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST USE 3-COMP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISE. 61-RODENT MICE DROPPINGS THRU-OUT DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA ON TOP OF STORAGE BOXES ,AROUND WATER PIPE, ON TOP OF UNUSED COFFEE MACHINE STORED ON FLOOR,ALONG FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND BY MOP SINK IN HOT WATER /MOP ROOM.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,(IE EXCESSIVE GREASE ALL OVER TOP AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUNDS AROUND GREASE CONTAINER AND GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT CLEAN,(GEASE,TRASH ON GROUNDS.GARBAGE SOME LIDS NOT PROPERLY COVERED,EXPOSED GARBAGE. MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates breeding grounds for disease vectors.

Exterior waste areas must be clean and pest-proof.

Dumpsters on cleanable pad; Tight-fitting lids; Area kept clean; Grease containers covered; Regular pickup; No overflow.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:PREP TABLE LOWER SHELVES OF OLD FOOD,INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE SHELVES IN COOLER,CAN OPENERAT PREP TABLE BLADE-BLACK- INCRUSTED WITH OLD FOOD,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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: MISSING FLOR TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL.ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA,MOP ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN

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: OPENING/HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN MOP ROOM.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREA FOR PEST.ALSO CEILINGS AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP,DISH AREA,CEILING IN WALK IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS/DUST.MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN

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: OPENING/HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN MOP ROOM.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREA FOR PEST.ALSO CEILINGS AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP,DISH AREA,CEILING IN WALK IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS/DUST.MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN

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.