PASS
Risk 1 (High)
LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
May 8, 2023
Complaint Re-Inspection
License #39623
6
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
4
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
6
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
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.
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 #41
MAJOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Specific Requirements
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-304.14
Violation #45
MINOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.
Food Code Requirement
Single-use items must be protected from contamination.
Specific Requirements
Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-903.11
Violation #47
MINOR
Violation Details
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.
Why This Matters
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
Food Code Requirement
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Specific Requirements
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-101.11
Violation #49
MINOR
Violation Details
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. OBSERVED FANS IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED 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 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. OBSERVED FANS IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED 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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