Lulu Belle'S Pancake House
Troubled record — failed 4 of 10 inspections for pest activity, other
2014-10-31 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 3 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. EGGS, PORK, CHICKEN, ETC) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE FIXTURES ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN; PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE MEAT SLICER IN THE BASEMENT.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
2014-04-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN WHERE THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE DRAINS TO IS BACKING UP AND POOLING ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOGG DRAIN TO PROPERLY DRAIN THE WASTEWATER FROM THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET HEAD AT TH...
2014-04-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A MOLD LIKE DISCOLORATION ON THE INSIDE PANEL AND THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES ABOVE THE CHUTE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION FROM THE INTERIOR ...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP IN REAR EXIT DOOR DUE TO THE DOOR SWEEP NOT MAINTAINED AND HANGING OFF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/PEST INTRUSION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS (I.E. EGGS, PORK, BEEF, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE CONSPICOUSLY POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING OF CUSTOMERS AND MANAGERS ON SITE AT ALL TI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA NOZZLES AT THE SODA MACHINE TO REMOVE ANY DISCOLORATION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAIN WHERE THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE DRAINS TO IS BACKING UP AND POOLING ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOGG DRAIN TO PROPERLY DRAIN THE WASTEWATER FROM THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET HEAD AT T...
2013-04-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOT ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS CORN BEEF HASH, OMELETS, SOUTHERN, CHICKEN ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARD...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF CHEST FREZERS AND COOLERS IN BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
2012-12-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
2012-12-12 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
BASEMENT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND NOT MAINTAINED OR ACCESSIBLE WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. SINK BLOCKED BY SHELVING, BOXES AND PREPPING EQUIPMENT. NO SOAP OR TOWELS AT SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL STORED ITEMS AND PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS. CR...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES OR AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED OR ON PREMISES FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 11-2-11. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING SINKS FOUND DIRTY, STAINED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. BASEMENT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO COLD WATER AT COOKS LINE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTRUCTED TO USE ADJACENT DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL REPAIRED. LEAK AT NOZZLE ON BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MUST PROVIDE THREE (3) STOPPERS FOR SAME ...
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS IN ALL AREAS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
2011-11-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2011-10-19 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSE...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. NEED TO CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP).UNUSED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE KEPT FREE OF...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. END CAPS IS NEEDED AT LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA, ABOVE THE 1ST PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.
2011-04-20 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2011-04-08 Fail License CRITICAL 4 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTE...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.OBSERVED A WALK-IN COOLER INSTALLED OUTSIDE PATIO,...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. PROVIDE BASEBOARD WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,AND RESEAL THE REST OF THEM.RE GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...
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