Light House Whole Food Grill

1373 E 53Rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Other
Last inspected: Feb 15, 2017
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Light House Whole Food Grill stretching back to 2015. The most recent report on file is from Feb 15, 2017. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Light House Whole Food Grill since Feb 15, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Light House Whole Food Grill's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 15, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TOT PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN (150.2F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER NEAR FRONT EXPOSED SINK. CLEAN WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(SPILLS). REPAIR DAMAGED WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Feb 7, 2017
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT FRONT EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT FRONT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN (147.6F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 5-20-16 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEAR 1-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING VENT COVER NEAR FRONT EXPOSED SINK. CLEAN WALLS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(SPILLS). REPAIR DAMAGED WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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May 20, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT/REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR BOTTOMS AND DOOR TRACKS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT OF HEAVY FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR STRIPPED HOT WATER KNOB AT 1 COMP SINK AT REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES AND OTHER TRASH AND DEBRIS. REMOVE CLUTTER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 3, 2015
License
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS PROPERLY WITH INFO GIVEN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR AND 4- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLE,REACH IN COOLERS,FAN GUARDS IN COOLERS,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLE,SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,HOOD , FILTERS,LIGHT SHIELDS,CEILING AND VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND PREP TABLE,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD,DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,HOLE IN WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR HAND SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC FROM PIPE AT REAR HAND SINK AND REPAIR LEAKY PIPE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN TOILETROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SMALL REFRIGERATOR AND PROBE .
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Light House Whole Food Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Light House Whole Food Grill on file is from Feb 15, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Light House Whole Food Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Light House Whole Food Grill.

Has Light House Whole Food Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Light House Whole Food Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Light House Whole Food Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.