LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA, 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON GEO CENTER EQUIPMENT ON TOP OF DISH MACHINE, 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON LOWER EQUIPMENT OF DISH MACHINE, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF REAR SODA DISPENSER UNITS NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF BOXED NAPKINS AND MUGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF WAFFLE MIX BOXES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF CANNED DICED TOMATOES AND SALT CONTAINERS IN DRY STORAGE AREA,5 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE ALL DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND GASKETS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SURFACES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, MIXERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, WAIT STATION, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.

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: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA(FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, DEAD ROACHES), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

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: SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL NEAR POTATO PALLET IN DRY STORAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES/BASEBOARDS IN WAIT STATION AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP). SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN WASHROOMS.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING VALVE UNDER DISH MACHINE. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 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: REPAIR LEAKING VALVE UNDER DISH MACHINE. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 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.