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Hearty Cafe Pancake House

August 21, 2023 · Pass w/ Conditions
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  • official resultPass w/ Conditions
  • resultPass w/ Conditions
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings7
  • critical findings0

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Failed findings

  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER:RAW STEAK 56.3F, RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES 54.8F, TUNA SALAD 53.4F, PORK CHOPS 52.8F, SLICED TURKEY 51.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $300 AND 30LBS OF FOOD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
    code 22
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
    Inspector note: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
    code 33
  • Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED COTTAGE CHEESE CONTAINERS BEING REUSED FOR OTHER FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS.
    code 45
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MILK CRATEAS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    code 49
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: OBSERVED RIGHT HAND WASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINNG IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
    code 51
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA, STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN CORNERS NEAR DISH MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES ALONG WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
    code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on March 7, 2023: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 4 previous findings did not recur.

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