Lighthouse Artspace Chicago

100-108 W Germania Pl, Chicago, IL 60610

Other

Last inspected: Oct 20, 2022

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Lighthouse Artspace Chicago, the earliest from 2021. The most recent report on file is from Oct 20, 2022. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 20, 2022, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate”, showing up two times.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 20, 2022

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 6, 2022

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT PORTABLE SINKS LOCATED IN BOTH BARS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT SO THAT BOTH SINKS ARE CAPABLE OF DELIVERING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Sep 29, 2022

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS LATTES WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Feb 8, 2021

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 26, 2021

License

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO 3-COMP SINK ONSITE IN CAFE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A 3-COMP SINK WITH PIPED HOT & COLD WATER IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY PLUMBING CODE, DRAINBOARD AND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lighthouse Artspace Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lighthouse Artspace Chicago on file is from Oct 20, 2022. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lighthouse Artspace Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lighthouse Artspace Chicago.

Has Lighthouse Artspace Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lighthouse Artspace Chicago have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lighthouse Artspace Chicago 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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