HEARTY CAFE PANCAKE HOUSE

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,( HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP). ALSO EXTERIOR OF THE DOOR NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN DISH WASHER AREA,UNDER, ALONG COVING,AND IN FRONT OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO REFEGERATOR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE TWO FRONT REACH IN COOLER BEHIND THE COUNTER.MUST INSTALL.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER DOOR IN KITCHEN NEAR TOASTER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MIXER, SLICER, ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, SHELVES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER DISH MACHINE, SCRAPE SINK, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR UTILITY SINK.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWLS IN WOMEN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDER WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, REAR EXPOSED SINK, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, THE RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL COOLERS, THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN FREEZERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED (1/4") AND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES, 50 BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 43 BY THE DISH MACHINE AND 5 IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF REAR DOOR, ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. GRITS, DAIRY, PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WORN RUBBER GASKETS ON THE PREP REACH IN COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, THE RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL COOLERS, THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN FREEZERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING, WALLS AND SPRINKLERS IN THE PREP AND REAR AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE SLOW DRAINING WASHBOWLS IN THE CUSTOMERS WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE , (IE VISIBLE PINK/BLACK SLIME MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES BUILD-UP THRU-OUT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE) LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE USED FOR CUSTOMERS WATER,DRINKS. MUST CLEAN/SANITAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.ALL ICE DISCARDED AND MACHINE CLEANED DURING INSPECTION-CDI.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.31-LIVE INSECTS/GNATS ON PREMISES IN PREP,MOP AND DISHWASHING AREA.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,DUST: EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,ALL STORAGE SHELVING FOR FOOD EQUIMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCETS AT 3-COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN.INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,CHEMICAL STORAGE SUPPLY SHELF NEAR REAR DOOR,POT/PAN STORAGE RACK.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE CLOSETS BY EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOM.MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS ON SHELVING.ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN SUPPLY CLOSET IN REAR BY WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS/MAINTAIN.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED AFTER USE,(MOPS).MUST PROPERLY STORE AFTER EACH USE.ALSO WASTE CANS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAINED(2-BLUE CANS),IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACED CANS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN FRONT GRILL UPRIGHT FREEZER, OVEN, AND STOVE TOP. ALSO CLEAN REAR BAG N BOX SODA LINES. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INNER LID AT THE ICE MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FRONT GRILL FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, AND FLOOR MATS, AROUND MOP SINK, AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS STORAGE AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPRAYER IN DISH AREA LEAKING NEED TO REPAIR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER, FRONT MIXER, AND REAR SLICER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN DISH AREA UNDER 1 COMP. SINK.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NEED TO CLEAN REAR KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, BEVERAGE MACHINES, NOZZLES, SPIGOTS, ETC

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGES AREA (FOOD DEBRIS). STORE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: PROPERLY ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINE SPIGOTS, NOZZLES, ETC.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. STORE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR WAIT STAFF BELONGINGS OUTSIDE OF FRONT PREP AREA.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. SEPARATE GLASS CLEANER FROM SODA DISPENSER UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS.