Food Safety Report: Lumes Pancake House, 11601 Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60643, USA.

11601 Western Avenue, Chicago, 60643 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jul 2, 2021
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.

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

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.

Source: chicago.gov