FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
July 24, 2020
Complaint
License #39623
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE 52.0F OF RAW EGGS IN PREP AREA HELD IN CONTAINER OVER ICE . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX 10-LBS $15.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES ON SITE. OBSERVED 3 LIVE BABY 1 LARGE ROACH UNDER DISHMACHINE,1 BABY ROACH INSIDE TO-GO PAPER BAGS CONTAINER IN DRY STORAGE AREA. 2 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE CARDBOARD RODENT BAIT BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. STRONGLY RECOMMEND PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DOOR INSIDE OF DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF GREASE , DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF GREASE , DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
Why This Matters
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Specific Requirements
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11, 4-602.13
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
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More Information
CDPH Food Protection