ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CUTTING FRESH TOMATOES WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER AND FOOD HANDLER TO ALWAYS USE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT TCS FOOD ITEMS. HANDS FOOD HANDLER STOP PROCESS WASH HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES. ALL CUT TOMATOES WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $20 3 LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Contaminated water spreads waterborne diseases. Insufficient hot water prevents proper sanitization.

Potable water supply must be adequate, protected, and properly heated.

Water from approved public system; Sufficient pressure for all operations; Hot water minimum 120°F at fixtures, 180°F for high-temp dishwashers; Backflow prevention installed; No cross-connections.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE AT ICE CHUTE AND A GRAY SUBSTANCE AT THE FRONT PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED RAW SHELLED EGGS IN A BUCKET NOT UNDER REFRIGERATION AT 55.6 DEGREES, OBSERVED A BUCKET OF POOLED EGGS NOT UNDER REFRIGERATION AT 58.8 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EGG PRODUCTS AT 41.0 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. EGGS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $ 25 8 LBS PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FLY ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT AND DRY STORAGE/3 COMP SINK AREA. OBSERVED 15-20 FLIES ON CEILING, WALLS, AND BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: REAR DOOR IN NEED OF RODENT PROOFING. GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND DISH TABLE AT DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS AND NOT HAVE THEM STORED IN THAT LOCATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE BLADE AT THIS TIME. CORRECT 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN WITH DISCOLORATION. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AT SERVERS AREA AND OMLETTE STATION. CORRECT 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FRONT LINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE DISHMACHINE, DISH TABLE AND POT SCRUBBER SINK WITH HEAVY DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND 3 HANDSINKS ON SITE. WATER TEMPERATURE 55-70 DEGREES. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED DURING INSPECTION WATER NOW AT 120 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WATER HOT AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

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.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.