Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for SUNLIGHT CAFE on .
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Pass
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Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629702
Location recorded for this inspection · SUNLIGHT CAFE · 227 W CERMAK RD
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629259
Location recorded for this inspection · SUNLIGHT CAFE · 227 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT AND PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 6-8 LIVE ROACHES IN THE BASEMENT CRAWLING ON THE WALL AND INSIDE OF THE SIDE VENT TO THE DEEP FREEZERS, FOUND 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA AND BY THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 40 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COME OUT TO SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK AND TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.
45
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORAGE OF FOODS IN FREEZER AND OTHER UNITS; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY FOR FOOD STORAGE.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STEAMER, FLOOR MIXER, HOT HOLDING UNIT), PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND WASTE RECEPTACLES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, BASEMENT PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREA UNDER SEATING TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS AND ALL CEILING VENTS AND INSIDE OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623494
Location recorded for this inspection · SUNLIGHT CAFE · 227 W CERMAK RD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623092
Location recorded for this inspection · SUNLIGHT CAFE · 227 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVE ROACHES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA CEILING AT HANDSINK. NSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2609359
Location recorded for this inspection · SUNLIGHT CAFE · 227 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE INTERIOR OF THE NATURAL FREEZER IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE RUBBER GASKET OF THE FREEZER CHEST IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12: OBSERVED NOODLES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE MAIN FOOR PREP AREA AND UPON ENTRY INTO THE MAIN PREP AREA OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS QUICKLY STORING OPEN BOWLS OF FOOD ITEMS IN THE TRUNK OF A VAN PARKED IN THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND IN THE VANS WITHOUT BEING COVERED.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19: OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR MAIN FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE WALL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE POITNS AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CLUTTER: THE SIDE OF THE DOUBLE DECKER OVEN IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND THE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605761
Location recorded for this inspection · SUNLIGHT CAFE · 227 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE INTERIOR OF THE NATURAL FREEZER IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE RUBBER GASKET OF THE FREEZER CHEST IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-305.12: OBSERVED NOODLES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE MAINT FOOR PREP AREA AND UPON ENTRY INTO THE MAIN PREP AREA OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS QUICKLY STORING OPEN BOWLS OF FOOD ITEMS IN THE TRUNK OF A VAN PARKED IN THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND IN THE VANS WITHOUT BEING COVERED.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19: OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR MAIN FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CLUTTER: THE SIDE OF THE DOUBLE DECKER OVEN IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND THE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE WALL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE POITNS AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605247
Location recorded for this inspection · SUNLIGHT CAFE · 227 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES, APPROXIMATELY 4 RAT AND 25 MICE DROPPINGS, SMALL AND BIG FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, IN THE CREVICES OF THE TILE FLOOR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT, ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT, INSIDE THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY CONTAINER, AND UNDER THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY CONTAINER, ON THE TABLE IN THE DINING AREA. RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR THROUGOUT THE FACILITY AND ON TOP OF A BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT. FLY ACTIVITY WAS OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTVITY, REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO, RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE INTERIOR OF THE NATURAL FREEZER IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE RUBBER GASKET OF THE FREEZER CHEST IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NOODLES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE MAINT FOOR PREP AREA AND UPON ENTRY INTO THE MAIN PREP AREA OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS QUICKLY STORING OPEN BOWLS OF FOOD ITEMS IN THE TRUNK OF A VAN PARKED IN THE ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND IN THE VANS WITHOUT BEING COVERED.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR MAIN FOOD PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH CLUTTER: THE SIDE OF THE DOUBLE DECKER OVEN IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND THE CABINETS UNDER THE FRONT FOOD DISPLAY STORAGE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE WALL ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND THE FLOOR TILES NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE POITNS AND MAINTAIN.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/28/2024 REPORT #2595235 2595235. #16: OBSERVED LARGE BAKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK, ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DIRT ON IT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT. #49: THE FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING: EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL HAND WASHING SINKS, 2 AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, LARGE BAKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, STEAMER, STORAGE RACKS AND WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #55: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL WITH OLD FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2595235
Location recorded for this inspection · SUNLIGHT CAFE · 227 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BAKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK, ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DIRT ON IT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) OR IN A BIN WITH A LID UNTIL CLEANED/DISPOSED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING: EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL HAND WASHING SINKS, 2 AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, LARGE BAKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, STEAMER, STORAGE RACKS AND WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND AT THE PIPE ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING FIXTURES IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA SEVERELY STAINED AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL WITH OLD FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS, VENTS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT WITH LIVE FLIES, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CFM WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2594715
Location recorded for this inspection · SUNLIGHT CAFE · 227 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE BAKING EQUIPMENT WITH THICK, ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DIRT ON IT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE: 1 LARGE LIVE ROACH BEHIND THE LARGE BAKING EQUIPMENT, 1ST FL REAR PREP AREA. 40 LARGE/SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. OVER 200 SMALL LIVE FLIES FLYING AND LAYING ON THE WALLS, CEILING, STORAGE RACKS, VENTS AND COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT/1ST FL PREP AREA, THE FRONT SERVICE AND DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY, CLEAN ALL OF THE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE THE PREMISES BEFORE THE REINSPECTION DATE (5/23/2024). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) OR IN A BIN WITH A LID UNTIL CLEANED/DISPOSED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING: EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL HAND WASHING SINKS, 2 AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, LARGE BAKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, STEAMER, STORAGE RACKS AND WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND AT THE PIPE ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN LEAKS.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING FIXTURES IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING FIXTURES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA SEVERELY STAINED AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL WITH OLD FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS, VENTS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT WITH LIVE FLIES, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CFM WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580942
Location recorded for this inspection · SUNLIGHT CAFE · 227 W CERMAK RD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580557
Location recorded for this inspection · SUNLIGHT CAFE · 227 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER LABEL; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST AND RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. FOUND TWO LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN AND SEVERAL ON A GLUE BOARD IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARD AND DROPPINGS FROM AREAS OBSERVED AND TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: FLOOR AND TABLE MIXERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS/FREEZERS, STEAMER, WOK STATION AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND A HOLE IN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE THAT MAY BE A RODENT ENTRY/EXIT POINT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2567137
Location recorded for this inspection · SUNLIGHT CAFE · 227 W CERMAK RD
Recorded violations
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALL WOOD TABLETOPS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEANED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHTOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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How results compare in ZIP 60616
394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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