FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 27, 2022
Short Form Complaint
License #39623
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING; REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, AROUND ICE MACHINE ON PREP LINE, IN UTILITY ROOM IN REAR, NEAR WALK-IN COOLERS ON FLOORS, UNDER SODA DISPENSING LINES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INFORM PEST CONTROL, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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 TWO DEAD SMALL MICE ON TRAP. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 DEAD ROACHES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND RODENTS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY.
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: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DEBRIS ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, LEGS, AND WHEELS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND 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: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DEBRIS ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, LEGS, AND WHEELS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND 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
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CDPH Food Protection