Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CANDLELIGHT on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618974
Location recorded for this inspection · CANDLELIGHT · 7452-7454 N WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AT KEG STORAGE ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR AND FOOD/GREASE ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2472531
Location recorded for this inspection · CANDLELIGHT · 7452-7454 N WESTERN AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND FOOD INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SOLD UNDERCOOKED INSIDE MENUS NOT DISCLOSED WITH ASTERISK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS/FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2252421
Location recorded for this inspection · CANDLELIGHT · 7452-7454 N WESTERN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: FOUND FOOD INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SOLD UNDERCOOKED INSIDE MENUS NOT DISCLOSED WITH ASTERISK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT PREPARATION AREAS/FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2244109
Location recorded for this inspection · CANDLELIGHT · 7452-7454 N WESTERN AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2167088
Location recorded for this inspection · CANDLELIGHT · 7452-7454 N WESTERN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER CONTINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING EGGS, CHILI, MUSSELS, BEEF AND CHICKEN AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.4F. COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE WITHIN 2 DOOR STANDING COOLER 10LBS OF BEEF AT 53F VALUED AT $20, 5 LBS OF ROAST BEEF AT 53.6F VALUED AT $30, 10 LBS OF PULLED PORK VALUED AT $20 AT 56.1F, 2 LBS OF AU JUS AT 75F VALUED AT $5, 10 LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $25 AT 64F, 10 LBS OF BEEF VALUED AT $25 AT 58F, 2 LBS OF SLICED TOMATO'S VALUED AT $5, 2 LBS OF CUT ROMAINE VALUED AT $3 AT 54F, .5 LB OF EGGS VALUED AT $2 AT 54.0F,5 LBS OF CHILI VALUED AT $15 AT 53.5F, 5 LBS OF MUSSELS AT 53.4F VALUED AT $30. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DESTROYED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOOD GRADE LIDS ARE NEEDED FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DAMAGED, UNEVEN FLOOR TILES WITH LARGE DIVOTS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A DROP CEILING ABOVE ALL BASEMENT PREP AREA WASTE WATER PIPING OR PROVIDE HARD ENCASED PIPING COVERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED MAIN COOLER ACCROSS FROM GRILL OUT OF ORDER. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE COOLER FROM PREMISES.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2160191
Location recorded for this inspection · CANDLELIGHT · 7452-7454 N WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DAMAGED, UNEVEN FLOOR TILES WITH LARGE DIVOTS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A DROP CEILING ABOVE ALL BASEMENT PREP AREA WASTE WATER PIPING OR PROVIDE HARD ENCASED PIPING COVERS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159692
Location recorded for this inspection · CANDLELIGHT · 7452-7454 N WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HELD HOT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS HELD IN METAL PANS WITH LIQUID ON FLAT GRILL AT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 127.4F TO 132.6F. 10 LBS TOTAL WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $15.00. ALL DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 T0 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP, MOP SINK AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. 10 TO 15 FLIES NOTED THROUGHOUT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FLIES TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED IE: CHICKEN AT 127.4F. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED AT THE INSPECTION 20 MINUTES LATER. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTERIOR BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE FLOUR DEBRIS. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DAMAGED, UNEVEN FLOOR TILES WITH LARGE DIVOTS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOORS FOUND DIRTY WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. THROUGHOUT THE BAR UNDER ALL SINKS AND ICE BINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL BASEBOARD COVING WITH UNEVEN, HARDENED SPRAY FOAM AS SEALANT BEHIND THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM THAT IS UNABLE TO CLEAN. MUST SEAL BASEBOARD WITH A CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING INSIDE THE REAR BAR WOMANS WASHROOM.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A DROP CEILING ABOVE ALL BASEMENT PREP AREA WASTE WATER PIPING OR PROVIDE HARD ENCASED PIPING COVERS. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON THE COOKS LINE WHERE AN ABUNDANT AMOUNT OR RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS ARE PREPARED OR PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE KITCHEN DISH WASHING AREA.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955671
Location recorded for this inspection · CANDLELIGHT · 7452-7454 N WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED BULK CONTAIERS OF FOOD(FLOUR,RICE&ECT)NOT LABELED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED SMOKED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN NEED TO BE REPLACED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. WALL NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN IN KITCHEN DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MAANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966657
Location recorded for this inspection · CANDLELIGHT · 7452-7454 N WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC HANDLES FOR REACH IN FREEZER ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMETN SINK AND REACH IN COOLER ACCROSS FROM GRILL IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE PLASTIC HANDLES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FRYERS UNCLEAN ON BACK AND SIDES. REMOVE ALL EXCESS GREASE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT ACCUMUALTION ON UPPER PORTION. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR FOF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1609641
Location recorded for this inspection · CANDLELIGHT · 7452-7454 N WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1591989
Location recorded for this inspection · CANDLELIGHT · 7452-7454 N WESTERN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE IS SOILED WITH GREASE BUILDUP AND THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW HAS GREASE REMINANTS THAT HAVE FALLEN OFF THE EXTERIOR SURFACE ONTO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PIZZA PREP COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR, REMOVED DUST FROM THE EXTERIOR FOUNTAIN LINES AT THE BAR, AND CLEAN UNDER THE CONDENSER OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PIZZA OVEN TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE PIZZA PREP TABLE IN THE BASEMENT AND THE FLOORS UNDER THE BAR TO REMOVE BUILDUP.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60645
78 of 102 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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