LITEHOUSE WHOLE FOOD.
1660 E 55TH ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 112022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE ALL REACH IN COOLERS,THE DRY STORAGE SHEVLING AND THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
OCT 52021PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM CORNER AREA OF THE REAR SIDE DOOR NEAR THE WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFCATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION; MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAD NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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 312020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 282020FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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.
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.
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 132020FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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)
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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.
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.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR ELECTRICAL AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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.
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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