SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LITEHOUSE WHOLE FOOD.

BEAT. 47/100

1660 E 55TH ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 11, 2022 · passed

Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
29
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jan 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 11
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE ALL REACH IN COOLERS,THE DRY STORAGE SHEVLING AND THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

OCT 5
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM CORNER AREA OF THE REAR SIDE DOOR NEAR THE WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS), INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, VENT FANS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, STORAGE SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, REFRIGERATION UNITS, SINKS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST ON VENTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE DINING AREA BY AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. OBSERVED THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND AN OPENING OBSERVED; REPLACE WALL COVING TO SEAL OPENING. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AROUND AND ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT. OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE CEILING IN THE HALL AREA LEADING TO THE WASHROOMS; REPAIR LEAK.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFCATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION; MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAD NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION 3/31/20 AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO POST IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

MAR 31
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, F DUST BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS IN FRONT COUNTER, DISH WASHING AND REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOMS AND WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED MISSING AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 28
2020
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ALONG WALL COLUMN BETWEEN TWO-DOOR PEPSI COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR GAS SHUT OFF VALVE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS IN FRONT COUNTER, DISH WASHING AND REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED MISSING AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 13
2020
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR ALONG WOODEN BOARD UNDER ELECTRICAL BOXES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN WALLS IN FRONT COUNTER, DISH WASHING AND REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA. OBSERVED MISSING AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR ELECTRICAL AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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