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LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE

11601 S WESTERN AVE · Chicago, IL 60643

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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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Reported outcome
Pass
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Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522891

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

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Complaint Re-InspectionFail
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Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522803

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

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL, FRYER CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, SLICER, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESS WATER, AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, DISHMACHINE, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, DRY STORAGE AND WATER HEATER AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED 9 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON SHELVING UNITS IN WAIT STATION, ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, ON FLOOR IN UTILITY ROOM, ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA, ON WALL IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AND EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522723

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

Recorded violations

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK INSIDE PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQIPMENT, GRILL, FRYER CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, SLICER, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WATER HEATER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESS WATER, AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, DISHMACHINE, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, DRY STORAGE AND WATER HEATER AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATIOIN VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED: 38-OBSERVED OVER 25 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND FILE CABINETS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALL NEAR HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSIDE COMPRESSOR UNIT OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, ALONG CREVICES UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA, ALONG WALLS AND FLOOR IN UTILITY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522566

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK INSIDE PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQIPMENT, GRILL, FRYER CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, SLICER, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP, DINING AND WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WATER HEATER STORAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESS WATER, AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, DISHMACHINE, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, DRY STORAGE AND WATER HEATER AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # ON 7-2-21:38- OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON PAPER TOWELS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON BOX OF COFFEE IN STORAGE AREA, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ALONG WALLS NEAR REAR HAND WASHING SINK, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL NEAR FURNACE ROOM, 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA, 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON MULTI-USE CONTAINERS ON SHELVES UNDER DISH MACHINE, 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-42-090

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522269

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RUNNING WATER AT MINUMUM OF 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN BROCCOLI THAWING ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR, UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ALONG BASEBAORD UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE, 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WHEELS OF ROLLING PREP TABLE, 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER ROLLING PREP TABLE, 2 LIVE ROACHES ON BOTTOM SHELF OF ROLLING PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND WAIT STATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK INSIDE PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQIPMENT, GRILL, FRYER CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND WATER DAMAGED WALL SURFACES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESS WATER, AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, DISHMACHINE, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, DRY STORAGE AND WATER HEATER AREAS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED MILK CRATES NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492970

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 ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQIPMENT, GRILL, FRYER CABINETS, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP, DINING AND WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN WATER HEATER STORAGE AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DRY STORAGE AND WATER HEATER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385705

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

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF GREASE , DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2385339

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE 52.0F OF RAW EGGS IN PREP AREA HELD IN CONTAINER OVER ICE . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX 10-LBS $15.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES ON SITE. OBSERVED 3 LIVE BABY 1 LARGE ROACH UNDER DISHMACHINE,1 BABY ROACH INSIDE TO-GO PAPER BAGS CONTAINER IN DRY STORAGE AREA. 2 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE CARDBOARD RODENT BAIT BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. STRONGLY RECOMMEND PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED REAR DOOR INSIDE OF DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM AREAS. MUST REPAIR.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR OF COOLERS, SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF GREASE , DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES AND FLOOR NEED RE-GROUTING UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE WHERE THERE IS STAGNANT WATER IS ON TOP OF MISSING TILES AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND RE-GROUT AREAS TO PREVENT BREEDING AREAS FOR INSECTS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2360063

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

Recorded violations

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOEMENS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359691

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON SITE. OBSERVED 26 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER ROOM,11 0N STORAGE PALLET,8 ON TOP OF BOXES STORED ON SHELVING UNITS AND 16 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSEREVED REAR ENTRY DOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT PROCTED FROM RODENT ENTRY AT BOTTOM CORNER AREAS OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE TIGHT-FITTING.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOEMENS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2300488

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

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE PLATE LAYING INSIDE COLESLAW BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR COLESLAW STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL, STOVE, OVEN, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN GRILL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES, GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP COOLERS, AND EXCESS WATER NEAR GREASE TRAP IN PREP AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR AND WALLS IN UTILITY STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2294068

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS STORED AT IMROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER, RAW CHICKEN BREAST 52.5F, RAW CHICKEN WINGS 52.4F, RAW HAMBURGER 52.3F, RAW BEEF 50.1F-52.3F, COOKED HAM 52F, COOKED TURKEY 50.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY $125 AND 30LBS . ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.6F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR REACH-IN FREEZER IN PREP AREA. LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON SHELF UNDER BEVERAGE MACHINES IN WAIT STATION AREA, TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE SOILED LINENS IN UTILITY ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR PIPE FITTING AND ON CARBOARD BOX IN NORTHWEST CORNER OF DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON LEFT SIDE OF REAR DOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVE MULTI-USE PLATE LAYING INSIDE COLESLAW BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR COLESLAW STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR UTENSIIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO 7-38-005

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILL, STOVE, OVEN, FRYER CABINETS, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN GRILL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES, GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP COOLERS, AND EXCESS WATER NEAR GREASE TRAP IN PREP AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR AND WALLS IN UTILITY STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN SOILED WATER IN UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MOPS FROM SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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How results compare in ZIP 60643

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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