Hearty Cafe Pancake House

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up at rubber gaskets instructed to clean and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed scrub pads in poor condition instructed to replace often and maintain in good condition

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up instructed to detail clean and maintain

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Cutting board i front wait staion area in need of replacing where worn and discolored instructed to correct and maintain

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up of food spills. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors under and around dish machine in need of cleanig to remove wet food debris floors in front hot cook line in need of cleaning to remove all food spills instructed to detail clean and maintain

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Air vent above wait station food area in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Drink dispensor nozzles in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: When cleaning cloths, sponges or steel wool are worn with food debris instructed to replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food debris and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Lower shelf of grills and cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors through out prep area, dish machine area and 3 compartment sink area in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Air vents in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up instructed to clean and maintain

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution instructed to correct and maintain

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed a knife being stored between the handsink and wall. Instructed to remove and not store any utensils between the wall and sink.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution instructed to correct and maintain.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed a knife being stored between the handsink and wall. Instructed to remove and not store any utensils between the wall and sink.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards on main hot line in need of replacing. Worn, deep discoloration and melted in areas. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: See violation #60

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s 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.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used for storage in prep area. Instructed manager to remove all milk crateas and provide adequate shelving for storage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s 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.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed right hand washing sink slowly drainng in women washroom. Instructed manager to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout on floor tiles along walls in dish washing area. Instructed manager to re-grout and maintain.

Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

Inspector’s 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

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s 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.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates used for storage in prep area. Instructed manager to remove all milk crateas and provide adequate shelving for storage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s 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.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed right hand washing sink slowly drainng in women washroom. Instructed manager to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout on floor tiles along walls in dish washing area. Instructed manager to re-grout and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed boxes of plates stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all food equipment off floor and maintain.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed bases of compartments leaking on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, holding units, steam tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units in prep, storage and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under hand washing sink in cooking area, no hot water at left sink in women washroom and right sink in men washroom. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumalated food spills and debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and dish washing areas. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents and light shields in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed tcs food(hashbrown potatoes) being thawed at ambient room temperature. Instructed person in charge to properly thaw all foods under refrigeration or cold running water. Pic voluntatily moved all thawing items to walk in cooler.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed several dead roaches on floor in rear prep area of facility. Instructed person in charge to remove, clean and sanitize areas.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following previous core violations from report #2537228 dated 10/25/21 not corrected: #10 observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in front and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees. #37 observed bulk food containers not labeled. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food. #47 observed unwrapped crossants stored in grocery bag inside reach-in cooler in prep area. Instructed manager to properly store all food in food storage bags or containers. #49 observed accumulated food debris on interior and and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units, holding units, coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. #55 observed accumulated food debris on floors under all cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep,…

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Oserved bulk food containers not labeled. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items uncovered and stored on floor in prep area, walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer, instructed manager to cover and elevate all food items six inches off floor.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed unwrapped crossaints stored in grocery bag inside reach-in cooler in prep area. Instructed manager to properly store all food in food storage bags or containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on interior and and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units, holding units, coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on floors under all cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Observed dead insects inside light shields in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed employee belongings)coats purses, etc) on shelves under counter in front prep area. Instructed manager to provide separate area for employee belongings

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged surfaces on shelving units under counter in front prep/wait station area. Observed missing grout on floor tiles along walls in dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose light shield in rear prep area. Instructed manager to secure and maintain.