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LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE 11601 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60643 Restaurant
May 3, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection License #39623
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
5
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN UNAPPROVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE.
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.
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET IN USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN USE WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FOAM TRAYS STORED FACE UP AT THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FACE DOWN TO PREVENT 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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN THE PREP AREA TO BE HEAVILIY SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.
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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SPILL FOOD DEBRIS AND SOIL ACCUMULATION ON SLICER, MIXER, AT THE BOTTOM OF SANDWICH REACH IN COOLER AT THE END COOKLINE AND AT THE BOTTOM OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED 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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FANS IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED 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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRY AND SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED 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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRY AND SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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