Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for LITEHOUSE WHOLE FOOD on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583036
Location recorded for this inspection · LITEHOUSE WHOLE FOOD · 1660 E 55TH ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554167
Location recorded for this inspection · LITEHOUSE WHOLE FOOD · 1660 E 55TH ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FAN COVERS INSIDE ALL REACH IN COOLERS,THE DRY STORAGE SHEVLING AND THE INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2534337
Location recorded for this inspection · LITEHOUSE WHOLE FOOD · 1660 E 55TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM CORNER AREA OF THE REAR SIDE DOOR NEAR THE WASHROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFCATES FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION; MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAD NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
61
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: 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).
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2366588
Location recorded for this inspection · LITEHOUSE WHOLE FOOD · 1660 E 55TH ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
License Re-InspectionNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365902
Location recorded for this inspection · LITEHOUSE WHOLE FOOD · 1660 E 55TH ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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)
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
License Re-InspectionNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2365526
Location recorded for this inspection · LITEHOUSE WHOLE FOOD · 1660 E 55TH ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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)
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
License Re-InspectionNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359833
Location recorded for this inspection · LITEHOUSE WHOLE FOOD · 1660 E 55TH ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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)
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BSERVED 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2359450
Location recorded for this inspection · LITEHOUSE WHOLE FOOD · 1660 E 55TH ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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)
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2356558
Location recorded for this inspection · LITEHOUSE WHOLE FOOD · 1660 E 55TH ST
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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.
36
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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)
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR NEAR WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR ELECTRICAL AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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How results compare in ZIP 60615
154 of 189 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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