Light House

5542 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2021

100

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Light House is still short, with only two visits logged. On Jan 5, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Light House since Jan 5, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Light House is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 5, 2021

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 21, 2020

License

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOM FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK OBSERVED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NEITHER OF THE WASHROOM DOORS ARE SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL BEHIND THE OVEN AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Light House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Light House on file is from Jan 5, 2021. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Light House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Light House have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Light House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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