SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LIGHTHOUSE BAR AND GRILL.

BEAT. 35/100

13601 S CALHOUN AVE · HEGEWISCH, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 4, 2018 · passed with conditions

Failed 2 of 6 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
0 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Nov 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 4
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & 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.) INSTRUCTED THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
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.

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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.

MINORSanitation
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.

SEP 1
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & 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 MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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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.

JAN 15
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 INVESTIGATION. VIOLATION ABATED, AFFECTED AREAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION - SERIOUS 7-42-090

CRITICALPest 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.

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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.

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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.

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

REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.

DEC 13
2013
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN BAR AREA.

MINORPest 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.

DEC 14
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 BASEBOARDS, LIGHT SWITCHES, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS NEAR ICE MACHINE.

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NOV 29
2012
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FOLLOWING DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED: SOUTH DOOR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF LEFT DOOR AND EAST DOOR 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSDocumentation & 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.

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

REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD.

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

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 BASEBOARDS, LIGHT SWITCHES, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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