Chicago
35
BEAT

Lighthouse Bar and Grill

13601 S Calhoun Ave, Chicago, IL 60633 · Hegewisch · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
35/100

Mixed record — 0 of 6 inspections passed

Inspections
6
0 passed
Last Inspected
2018-01-04
Pass Rate
0%
2 failures
Score
35/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2018-01-04
Failed 2 inspections (2013, 2012)
Pest Activity issues found across 5 inspections
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Sanitation minor 17×
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
2018-01-04 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
4
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. KITCHEN STAFF FOOD HANDLERS WERE UNABLE TO PRODUCE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED. (BOTH HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED AT THIS LOCATION FOR ABOUT THREE WEEKS.) INSTR...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FRYERS IN KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LARGE REFRIGERATORS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2016-09-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CERIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLE,PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND HAMBURGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CITY CERTIFIED MANA...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

2014-01-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED 12-13-13 ON REPORT #1155186 NOT CORRECTED. #18: 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN SAME AREA AS NOTED PREVIOUSLY IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA. PEST CONTROL SERVICED ESTABLISHMENT EARLIER TODAY PRIOR TO INVESTIGATI...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

SEE VIOLATION #13.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN OFFICE AND STORAGE AREAS DAILY OR AS NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL CRACKS ALONG THE BASES OF WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, SEAL OPENINGS AROUND POP LINES AND CORDS IN CEILING IN OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL ON SOUTH SIDE OF DINING AREA/BAR AREA.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.

2013-12-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS UNDER TABLE AND NEAR SODA DISPENSER UNIT IN OFFICE, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, GRILL, SHELVES IN OFFICE AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN OFFICE AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS ON WALLS IN REAR DINING AREA.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN BAR AREA.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

2012-12-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
4
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 188.9F AND COOKED TO ORDER FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ALL SHELVES IN OFFICE AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN OFFICE AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN AND REAR DINING AREAS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM AND DINING AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBO...

2012-11-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 60-70 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, ALONG WALLS AND SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATER, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEA...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED TO ORDER FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN KITCHEN AND REAR DINING AREAS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM AND DINING AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBO...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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