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CANDLELIGHT

1501-1519 N KINGSBURY ST · Chicago, IL 60642

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CANDLELIGHT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642737

Location recorded for this inspection · CANDLELIGHT · 1501-1519 N KINGSBURY ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.17 OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT LOCATED INSIDE PREP SPACE NEAR SERVICE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SURFACES IN 1ST/2ND FLOOR BAR EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD RESIDUE AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641824

Location recorded for this inspection · CANDLELIGHT · 1501-1519 N KINGSBURY ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE STORED INSIDE OF CLOSET ATTACHED TO DINING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. NOTED ACCUMULATED BLACK SLIMY MOLD LIKE BUILD UP ON ALL INTERNAL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 SMALL AND LARGE LIVE FLIES IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, ON ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES, LIQUOR BOTTLES, STORED GLASSWARE, IN SEATING AREA FLYING AROUND, AND HALLWAY LEADING TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A).CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNIT LOCATED INSIDE PREP SPACE NEAR SERVICE WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED WASH TEMPERATURE GUAGE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN PREP AREA INOPERABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION, PREVENTING VERIFICATION OF WASH WATER TEMPERATURE. INTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SURFACES IN 1ST/2ND FLOOR BAR EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD RESIDUE AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER NOZZLE BROKEN ON HANDSINK LOCATED ON RIGHT SIDE OF BAR NEAR ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT 1ST/2ND BAR FLOORS AND DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ORGANIC MATTER, TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

Non-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641302

Location recorded for this inspection · CANDLELIGHT · 1501-1519 N KINGSBURY ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618979

Location recorded for this inspection · CANDLELIGHT · 1501-1519 N KINGSBURY ST

Recorded violations

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Ice scoop placed on a cloth towel on top of ice maker, Instructed not to store on cloth towels.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, an orange film build-up noted on upper interior panel. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, Instructed to provide additional lighting.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605839

Location recorded for this inspection · CANDLELIGHT · 1501-1519 N KINGSBURY ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, TABLE LEGS AND WHEELS FOR THE PREP TABLE BENEATH THE GRILL, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL AND BASEBOARD BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564915

Location recorded for this inspection · CANDLELIGHT · 1501-1519 N KINGSBURY ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560314

Location recorded for this inspection · CANDLELIGHT · 1501-1519 N KINGSBURY ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING EASILY ACCESSSIBLE NEAR DISHWASHING AREA AND PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL OR DESIGNATE HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C).

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE READING 138.7F. HIGH TEMPERATURE DIHS MACHINE MUST SANITIZE AT MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 160F. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT ECOLAB FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-025.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED PREP COOLER MAINTAING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 47.4F. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE STRIPS OR DISHWASHING THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

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206 of 278 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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