Complaint Re-Inspection
Dec 8, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 8, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Lumes Pancake House
11601 S Western Ave
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6 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Dec 2, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING OF ALL PREP AREAS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLING AND FREEZER UNITS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE WATER KNOB UNDER THE SINK ATTACHED TO THE SPRAYER HOSE OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 59Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION OF 11/25/2025 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 6-501.111 WITH A CORECT BY DATE OF 12/02/2025: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA APPROX 4 LIVE ROACHES...THE DISH STORAGE RACK APPROX 5 LIVE ROACHES...FRONT PREP AREA 2 LIVE ROACHES AND SEVERAL DEAD INSECTS ON REAR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS NEEDED. CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND HAVE INSPECTION AND SERVICE BEFORE RETURN DATE OF DECEMBER THE 2ND. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 2, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Nov 25, 2025
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA APPROX 4 LIVE ROACHES...THE DISH STORAGE RACK APPROX 5 LIVE ROACHES...FRONT PREP AREA 2 LIVE ROACHES AND SEVERAL DEAD INSECTS ON REAR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS NEEDED. CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND HAVE INSPECTION AND SERVICE BEFORE RETURN DATE OF DECEMBER THE 2ND. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING OF ALL PREP AREAS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLING AND FREEZER UNITS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE WATER KNOB UNDER THE SINK ATTACHED TO THE SPRAYER HOSE OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 10, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING OF ALL PREP AREAS IN THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN ALL WALK IN COOLING AND FREEZER UNITS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE WATER KNOB UNDER THE SINK ATTACHED TO THE SPRAYER HOSE OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 10, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 10, 2025
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
CUTTING BOARDS ON FRONT PREP LINE IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
FLOORS AT FRONT PREP LINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE DRIPPING INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 10, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 1, 2024
Pass
6 recorded violations
notedCode 39Contamination
Official wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED BOWL USED AS A SCOOP IN BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINER (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWL AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN WATER WITHOUT ADEQUATE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER TO WATER USED TO STORE IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXTERIOR LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE TO BE SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTDOOR WASTE AND GREASE RECEPTACLES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IN-USE KNIVES STORED IN-BETWEEN WALL AND HOT HOLDING WINDOW SHELF AT COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE IN-USE UTENSILS TO A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES TO BE SOILED: FLOOR OF RIGHT-HAND WALK-IN COOLER TO SOILED WITH COOKING OIL AND DEBRIS, FLOOR BENEATH EQUIPMENT ALONG COOK LINE SOILED WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO AVOID BUILDUP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES WITH SECURED LIDS STORED ON TOP OF OVEN IN KITCHEN AREA AND NEXT TO FOOD PREPARATION COUNTER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE STORAGE AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 1, 2024 · Original Source