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LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE

11601 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60643

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628135

Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE

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Inspection history

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Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627827

Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    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.

  • 49

    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.

  • 49

    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.

  • 51

    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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION OF 11/25/2025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 6-501.111 WITH A CORECT BY DATE OF 12/02/2025: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA APPROX 4 LIVE ROACHES...THE DISH STORAGE RACK APPROX 5 LIVE ROACHES...FRONT PREP AREA 2 LIVE ROACHES AND SEVERAL DEAD INSECTS ON REAR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS NEEDED. CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND HAVE INSPECTION AND SERVICE BEFORE RETURN DATE OF DECEMBER THE 2ND. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627614

Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA APPROX 4 LIVE ROACHES...THE DISH STORAGE RACK APPROX 5 LIVE ROACHES...FRONT PREP AREA 2 LIVE ROACHES AND SEVERAL DEAD INSECTS ON REAR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS NEEDED. CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND HAVE INSPECTION AND SERVICE BEFORE RETURN DATE OF DECEMBER THE 2ND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    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.

  • 49

    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.

  • 49

    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.

  • 51

    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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625182

Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    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.

  • 49

    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.

  • 49

    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.

  • 51

    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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2613403

Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: ALL FOOD OR CONTAINERS FOR FOOD MUST BE UP OFF FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT WALK IN COOLER AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS ON FRONT PREP LINE IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

  • 49

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

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SIDE AND WHEELS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AT FRONT PREP LINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE DRIPPING INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: HEAT VENT AT FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2591868

Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOWL USED AS A SCOOP IN BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINER (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWL AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE AREA HANDWASHING SINK MISSING SPLASH GUARD NEXT TO OPEN WATER CARAFES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD FOR THIS SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN WATER WITHOUT ADEQUATE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER TO WATER USED TO STORE IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE KNIVES STORED IN-BETWEEN WALL AND HOT HOLDING WINDOW SHELF AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE IN-USE UTENSILS TO A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTDOOR WASTE AND GREASE RECEPTACLES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES TO BE SOILED: FLOOR OF RIGHT-HAND WALK-IN COOLER TO SOILED WITH COOKING OIL AND DEBRIS, FLOOR BENEATH EQUIPMENT ALONG COOK LINE SOILED WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO AVOID BUILDUP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILE DIRECTLY ABOVE DISH MACHINE TO BE UNSECURED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILE ABOVE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN CEILING IN GOOD REPAIR.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES WITH SECURED LIDS STORED ON TOP OF OVEN IN KITCHEN AREA AND NEXT TO FOOD PREPARATION COUNTER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE STORAGE AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575487

Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    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.

  • 41

    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.

  • 45

    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.

  • 47

    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.

  • 49

    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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRY AND SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575308

Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    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.

  • 41

    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.

  • 45

    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.

  • 47

    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.

  • 49

    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.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FANS IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRY AND SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574945 ON 4-26-23:38-OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS AND OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE OUTSIDE UTENSIL STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE STORAGE UNIT. 54-OBSERVED SPILLED GREASE ON THE GROUND AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT ATTRACTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2574945

Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    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.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS AND OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE OUTSIDE UTENSIL STORAGE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE STORAGE UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A)

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OSBSERVED 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.

  • 45

    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.

  • 47

    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.

  • 49

    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.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FANS IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED SPILLED GREASE ON THE GROUND AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON TOP OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT ATTRACTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(B).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSEVRED DRY AND SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE, PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564723

Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DEBRIS ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, LEGS, AND WHEELS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE BUILD UP UNDER DISH WASHING AREA, FLOORS, EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564392

Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING; REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, AROUND ICE MACHINE ON PREP LINE, IN UTILITY ROOM IN REAR, NEAR WALK-IN COOLERS ON FLOORS, UNDER SODA DISPENSING LINES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INFORM PEST CONTROL, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED TWO DEAD SMALL MICE ON TRAP. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 DEAD ROACHES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND RODENTS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF ACTIVITY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DEBRIS ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, LEGS, AND WHEELS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE BUILD UP UNDER DISH WASHING AREA, FLOORS, EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560723

Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DEBRIS ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, LEGS, AND WHEELS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE BUILD UP UNDER DISH WASHING AREA, FLOORS, EQUIPMENT AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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165 of 200 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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