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LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE 11601 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO 60643 Restaurant
October 10, 2025 Canvass License #39623
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING OF ALL PREP AREAS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS, CLEAN 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.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLING AND FREEZER UNITS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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 THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE,SPILLAGE OR SPLATTER BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AS WELL. AS WELL AS A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE 10 BURNER UNIT IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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 #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE WATER KNOB UNDER THE SINK ATTACHED TO THE SPRAYER HOSE OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE WATER KNOB UNDER THE SINK ATTACHED TO THE SPRAYER HOSE OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections