LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED: WATER BACKS UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH WHEN TURNED ON FOR HANDWASHING. FOUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND NOT ACCESSIBLE (FOUND SEVERAL WASH CLOTHS INSIDE SINK). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FIXED AND TO REMOVE WASH CLOTHS FROM INSIDE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND MICE ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 50 DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVING AND IN THE CORNER UNDER THE THE STORAGE RACK BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR, 40 ALONG THE WALLS UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR, 20 ON THE SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AND 20 IN THE REAR CORNERS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1532941 DATED 04/16/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY SHELVES OR SHELVES WITH PEELING PAINT IN THE REAR STORAGE AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. 32-MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT 1- COMP SINK ON BOTH SIDES BETWEEN 3- COMP AND DISH STORAGE RACKS. 34-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. ELIMINATE ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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 AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL STORAGE RACKS IN THE STORAGE AND PREP AREAS-REMOVE FOIL FROM AREAS, THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ALL PREP TABLES (BOTTOM AND TOP).

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: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZER AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE ALSO, MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA.

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: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE CEILING TILES. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, CLEAN THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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.