Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE on .
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628135
Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
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Fail
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Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970353
Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED WAITRESS TOUCHING READY TO EAT TOAST WITH BARE HANDS, AND COOKS TOUCHING READY TO EAT COOKED BACON, AND OMELETS WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACING ON PLATE FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. INFORMED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS, SPATULAS, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
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NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE SHELVING UNIT, 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON ELECTRICAL BOX AND WASTE PIPES IN NORTHWEST CORNER, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON METAL PLATE ON SHELVING UNIT, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL NEAR POTATO PALLET IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND GASKETS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MIXERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, WAIT STATION, AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA(FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL NEAR POTATO PALLET IN DRY STORAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES/BASEBOARDS IN WAIT STATION AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP).
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING VALVE UNDER DISH MACHINE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751629
Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND GASKETS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS IN WAIT STATION AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN FRONT PREP COOLERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOULTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751226
Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
6
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS AND WAITRESSES TOUCHING TOAST AND SLICED FRUIT WITH BARE HANDS. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS TO USE GLOVES, TONGS, SPATULAS, WAX PAPER, ETC. OBSERVED COOKS TOUCHING FACE, WIPING PREP TABLES WITH SOILED WASHCLOTHS, WIPING HANDS ON DIRTY APRONS AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. HANDS MUST BE WASHED BETWEEN TASKS AND AT ANY TIME OF POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOXES OF PANCAKE FLOUR, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG NORTH WALL, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOXES OF TABLEWARE ALONG SOUTH WALL, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG REAR WALL IN WATER HEATER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR OR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND GASKETS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS IN WAIT STATION AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN FRONT PREP COOLERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOULTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1513244
Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* 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 SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. PORK, BEEF, RICE, DAIRY, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL STORAGE RACKS IN THE STORAGE AND PREP AREAS-REMOVE FOIL FROM AREAS, THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ALL PREP TABLES (BOTTOM AND TOP).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZER AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE ALSO, MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE CEILING TILES. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, CLEAN THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1562019
Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED: WATER BACKS UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH WHEN TURNED ON FOR HANDWASHING. FOUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND NOT ACCESSIBLE (FOUND SEVERAL WASH CLOTHS INSIDE SINK). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FIXED AND TO REMOVE WASH CLOTHS FROM INSIDE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND MICE ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. 50 DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVING AND IN THE CORNER UNDER THE THE STORAGE RACK BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR, 40 ALONG THE WALLS UNDER THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR, 20 ON THE SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AND 20 IN THE REAR CORNERS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1532941 DATED 04/16/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY SHELVES OR SHELVES WITH PEELING PAINT IN THE REAR STORAGE AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. 32-MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT 1- COMP SINK ON BOTH SIDES BETWEEN 3- COMP AND DISH STORAGE RACKS. 34-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. ELIMINATE ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL STORAGE RACKS IN THE STORAGE AND PREP AREAS-REMOVE FOIL FROM AREAS, THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ALL PREP TABLES (BOTTOM AND TOP).
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZER AND STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE ALSO, MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE CEILING TILES. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. ALSO, CLEAN THE PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE RIGHT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP WHEN NOT IN USE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532941
Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY SHELVES OR SHELVES WITH PEELING PAINT IN THE REAR STORAGE AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD AT 1- COMP SINK ON BOTH SIDES BETWEEN 3- COMP AND DISH STORAGE RACKS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. ELIMINATE ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO GREASE TRAP.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386086
Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED UPPER, INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE HAVE A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD UP UPPER INTERIOR SURFACE AND TUBING OF ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED BLACK PARTICLES ON ICE IN ICE BIN. MUST REMOVE ICE AND DISCARD, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY SHELVES OR SHELVES WITH PEELING PAINT IN THE REAR STORAGE AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. ELIMINATE ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO GREASE TRAP.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1532713
Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
9
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO WATER ON THE PREMISES PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WATER PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND MICE ACTIVITY AND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES. 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON A WHITE CONTAINER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND 10 IN THE CORNER OF THE MOP SINK AREA. 5 SMALL LIVE FLIES WERE FOUND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY, SANITIZE ALL OF THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN POOR REPAIR AND OVERFLOWING. LIDS ARE WARPED/IN POOR REPAIR AND ALSO UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO GARBAGE. ALSO, THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE CONTAINER HAS LITTER/DEBRIS AND LEAVES ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CONTAINER, INCREASE PICK UPS OR OBTAIN ANOTHER CONTAINER TO HANDLE THE VOLUME OF GARBAGE PRODUCED. ALSO, MUST CLEAN AROUND THE CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
21
* 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 SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. DAIRY, HAM, PORK, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL RUSTY SHELVES OR SHELVES WITH PEELING PAINT IN THE REAR STORAGE AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SAND 0R REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE STAINED AND HAVE DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS IN THE STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT MEAT SLICER CAN OPENER RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER (REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP IN THE WALK IN FREEZER), IN ALL THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT (COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT)
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
35
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 TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS, WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER IN THE DRY STORAGE AND MOPSINK AREA AND ORGANIZE THE AREAS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN OR IN THE ICE HANDLE UP.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497892
Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:PREP TABLE LOWER SHELVES OF OLD FOOD,INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE SHELVES IN COOLER,CAN OPENERAT PREP TABLE BLADE-BLACK- INCRUSTED WITH OLD FOOD,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOR TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL.ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA,MOP ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OPENING/HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN MOP ROOM.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREA FOR PEST.ALSO CEILINGS AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP,DISH AREA,CEILING IN WALK IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS/DUST.MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: GARBAGE CANS IN FOOD PREP ARE,DISH AREA AND MOP SINK NOT CLEAN/MAINTAINED
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497618
Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE BEING USED AT INSPECTION,SANITIZING AT 97.9F.ALSO OBSERVED BLEACH BOTTLE ATTACHED AT TOP OF MACHINE FOR SANITIZER.HOWEVER MACHINE WAS RUN AND FINAL RINSE OF DISH MACHINE CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION READS 10PPM.MUST SANITIZE AT 100PPM. DISH MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.MUST USE 3-COMP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISE. 61-RODENT MICE DROPPINGS THRU-OUT DRY STORAGE ROOM AREA ON TOP OF STORAGE BOXES ,AROUND WATER PIPE, ON TOP OF UNUSED COFFEE MACHINE STORED ON FLOOR,ALONG FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND BY MOP SINK IN HOT WATER /MOP ROOM.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,(IE EXCESSIVE GREASE ALL OVER TOP AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUNDS AROUND GREASE CONTAINER AND GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT CLEAN,(GEASE,TRASH ON GROUNDS.GARBAGE SOME LIDS NOT PROPERLY COVERED,EXPOSED GARBAGE. MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:PREP TABLE LOWER SHELVES OF OLD FOOD,INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE SHELVES IN COOLER,CAN OPENERAT PREP TABLE BLADE-BLACK- INCRUSTED WITH OLD FOOD,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOR TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL.ALSO FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA,MOP ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OPENING/HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN MOP ROOM.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREA FOR PEST.ALSO CEILINGS AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP,DISH AREA,CEILING IN WALK IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS/DUST.MUST CLEAN MAINTAIN
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: GARBAGE CANS IN FOOD PREP ARE,DISH AREA AND MOP SINK NOT CLEAN/MAINTAINED.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296773
Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT STORED ON LOWER SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM .ALSO LARGE DRY STORAGE BINS,(SUGAR,ETC) NEED CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING NEED CLEANING OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN ICE MACHINE.MUST STORE HANDLE UP-RIGHT OR IN CLEAN SANITIZED BUCKET.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151205
Location recorded for this inspection · LUMES PANCAKE HOUSE · 11601 S WESTERN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
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* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION/ WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NEED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE DRINK MIXER, INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE, EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. NEED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOLERS ACROSS FROM GRILLS, STOVE TOP AND INTERIOR ON THE 2 DOOR OVEN ALSO FRYER DOORS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN CEILING AND WALL AT FRONT MIXING STATION.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BOTH LIGHT SHIELDS IN PRODUCE AND MEAT COOLER NEEDS REPLACING, CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT COOKING/MIXING STATION, AND REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB OVER FRYERS.
Local context · Chicago
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.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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