Litehouse Whole Food
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2022
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Score
Public records show five inspections at Litehouse Whole Food stretching back to 2020. The most recent visit was on Apr 11, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Litehouse Whole Food dates to Apr 11, 2022.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
Litehouse Whole Food's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 11, 2022
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE ALL REACH IN COOLERS,THE DRY STORAGE SHEVLING AND THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Oct 5, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 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).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM CORNER AREA OF THE REAR SIDE DOOR NEAR THE WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFCATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION; MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAD NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Mar 31, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jan 28, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jan 13, 2020
License
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR ELECTRICAL AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Litehouse Whole Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Litehouse Whole Food on file is from Apr 11, 2022. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Litehouse Whole Food?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Litehouse Whole Food.
Has Litehouse Whole Food's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Litehouse Whole Food have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Litehouse Whole Food 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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