ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR BY THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR CONDITION ON A 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS. ALSO OBSERVED STOCK ITEMS STORED UNDER THE PIPES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE THE PRODUCT FROM UNDER THE PIPES.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPES WITH CONDENSATION AROUND THE PIPES LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL LEAKING PIPES.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE UTENSILS IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR UNABLE TO FIT IN THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SINK OR DISH MACHINE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE LARGE UTENSILS OR REPLACE LARGE UTENSILS WITH SMALLER UTENSILS.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.