Food Safety Report: Clowns Pancake House, 5804 S Western Ave , Chicago, Il, USA.

5804 South Western Avenue, Chicago, 60636 Illinois, United States

Report date: Feb 14, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed rear prep area hand sink slow draining must repair and maintain.

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperatures of tcs foods such as 2-oz. Pre-cooked sausages at 125. 6f in a pan at grill and 10lbs. Gyros at 77. 2f on spit. Product was discarded by manager must have hot holding foods at 135. 0f or above. Appx. 10. 2 lbs. $42. (priority 7-38-005)(citation issued)(cos)

25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
- comments: observed consumer advisory on menu missing the reminder on several food items that are raw or undercooked. Must correct and maintain. (priority 7-38-005)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: must label food storage containers when food is not in original package(squeeze bottles & shakers)

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed a gap along bottom of front door must make door tight fitting.

44. Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
- comments: must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves and tables.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must eliminate crates used for food storage in walk in cooler,rear prep area and provide adequate shelving units.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must repair or replace missing door handle on 1- door glass reach in cooler,interior panel of chest freezer in poor repair and worn door gasket on 2- door reach in freezer.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must clean food debris build up from fryer cabinet,grill table.

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: must clean and remove unused pallets and black garbage bags from outside garbage corral and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must repair or replace missing wall tiles in front prep area,missing & damaged floor tiles throughout prep , dish washing and lobby,loose wall base in walk in cooler.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must scrape chipping paint on walls in toilet room.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must clean food splatter from walls behind cooking equipment in rear prep area.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no food allergen training for food manager must provide and maintain.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report #2573818 4/6/23 not corrected #57-2-102. 13 :still observed food handler certifications have expired. Instructed person in charge to have all employees renew food handler certifications. (priority foundation 7-42-090)(citation issued)

Source: chicago.gov