LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK INSIDE PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQIPMENT, GRILL, FRYER CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, SLICER, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WATER HEATER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESS WATER, AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, DISHMACHINE, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, DRY STORAGE AND WATER HEATER AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESS WATER, AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, DISHMACHINE, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, DRY STORAGE AND WATER HEATER AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.