The Chicago Lighthouse Cafeteria

1850 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

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Last inspected: Jun 1, 2017

Score

Low Risk

The Chicago Lighthouse Cafeteria has been inspected five times since 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 1, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at The Chicago Lighthouse Cafeteria since Jun 1, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Chicago Lighthouse Cafeteria on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 1, 2017

Routine

1 minor violation.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Apr 21, 2016

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON THE LEFT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 12, 2015

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE SODA DISPENSER UNITS OFF FLOOR IN SERVING AREA.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Feb 13, 2014

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Feb 10, 2014

License

2 minor violations.

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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER NOR TEMPID WATER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD MGR TO UTILIZE HANDSINKS LOCATED IN TOILET ROOMS UNTIL REPAIRED. INSTD MGR MUST HAVE CONTINUOUS SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: INSPECTION REVEALED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER OF DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. HOLES NOTED IN WALL AND CEILING AROUND PIPING IN SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLES TO DETER RODENT ACTIVITY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Chicago Lighthouse Cafeteria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Chicago Lighthouse Cafeteria on file is from Jun 1, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.

Has The Chicago Lighthouse Cafeteria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Chicago Lighthouse Cafeteria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Chicago Lighthouse Cafeteria 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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