Lighthouse Clark

2026 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60616
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2018
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Score
Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Lighthouse Clark was last inspected on Sep 19, 2018. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Lighthouse Clark dates to Sep 19, 2018.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

“Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Sep 19, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 11, 2018
License
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL NEAR THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED WALL CORNERS IN NEED OF SEALING. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AS WALLS SHOULD BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14(A) OBSERVED CEILING AIR VENTS IN THE PREP AREA AND DINING AREA WITH DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-306.11 OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE THAT DOES NOT ALLOW FOR PROTECTION FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GUARD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lighthouse Clark last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lighthouse Clark on file is from Sep 19, 2018. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lighthouse Clark?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lighthouse Clark.

Has Lighthouse Clark's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lighthouse Clark have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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