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Bronzeville Lighthouse

8 W Root Ave. (4134S) · Chicago, IL 60609

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for Bronzeville Lighthouse on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1955343

Location recorded for this inspection · Bronzeville Lighthouse · 8 W Root Ave. (4134S)

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

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

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1588593

Location recorded for this inspection · Bronzeville Lighthouse · 8 W Root Ave. (4134S)

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: FLOORS IN THE BOYS TOILET ROOMS NEED CLEANING.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED PEELING AND CHIPPING PAINT ON THE LOWER HALF OF THE WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE CHIPPING & PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. ALSO CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE SAME AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1497968

Location recorded for this inspection · Bronzeville Lighthouse · 8 W Root Ave. (4134S)

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO NEED TO CLEAN THE TEACHERS ROOM CABINETS UNDER THE SINK, AND FREEZER, AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES MISSING AROUND THE KITCHEN GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN THE STAFF 1ST FLOOR MENS ROOM WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, AND RESEAL.ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN THE KITCHEN DRY STORAGE AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1151747

Location recorded for this inspection · Bronzeville Lighthouse · 8 W Root Ave. (4134S)

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN BOYS FIRST FLOOR RESTROOM, AND STAFF RESTROOM OFF KITCHEN NEED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT IN STAFF RESTROOM OFF KITCHEN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN LUNCHROOM.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1300634

Location recorded for this inspection · Bronzeville Lighthouse · 8 W Root Ave. (4134S)

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: RUSTY WIRE RACKS IN MILK COOLER. REPLACE SAME.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
634829

Location recorded for this inspection · Bronzeville Lighthouse · 8 W Root Ave. (4134S)

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DEBRIS UNDER 1-COMP SINK IN TEACHERS LOUNGE. MUST CLEAN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED CLUTTERED STORAGE AREA ACROSS,FROM ROOM 100.STORAGE ON FLOORS OF ROOM. MUST ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE OFF FLOORS ON PALLETS AT LEAST 6-INCHES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580218

Location recorded for this inspection · Bronzeville Lighthouse · 8 W Root Ave. (4134S)

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
579994

Location recorded for this inspection · Bronzeville Lighthouse · 8 W Root Ave. (4134S)

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM LAST REPORT # 250293 DATED 5/26/2010 NOT CORRECTED-#32-PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,REPLACE BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER AND REPAIR BROKEN HAND DRYING DEVICE IN BOY'S FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM.-#35-REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN OFFICE AREA-PAINT SAME. PAINT METAL WALL BASES IN STUDENT DINING ROOM THAT ARE NO LONGER CLEANABLE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#250293 DATED 5/26/2010-PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP,REPLACE BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER AND BROKEN HAND DRYER DEVICE IN BOY'S FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM. (SEE VIOLATION #29)

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN JANITOR CLOSETS,AND ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS AT LEAST 6-INCHES IN STORAGE ROOM #103A,BOILER ROOM.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST REPORT DATED 5/26/2010 #250293-MUST STILL REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM KITCHEN OFFICE AREA AND RE-PAINT SAME. PAINT METAL WALL BASES IN STUDENT DINING ROOM THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. (SEE VIOLATION #29)

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT NOT SHIELDED IN STUDENT DINING BY SERVING LINE,MUST SHIELD.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
250293

Location recorded for this inspection · Bronzeville Lighthouse · 8 W Root Ave. (4134S)

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: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND CLEAN CAN OPENER & HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN MICROWAVES & FREEZER INTERIOR OF TEACHER'S REFRIGERATOR. REPLACE BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER AND REPAIR BROKEN HAND-DRYING DEVICE IN BOY'S FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM (OBSERVED TEACHER DISPENSING SOAP TO STUDENTS WHILE USING WASHROOM).

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS WHERE NEEDED AND IN TEACHER'S BREAK ROOM

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL ALL LOOSE AND REPLACE MISSING WALL BORDERS(COVING) IN TEACHER'S BREAK ROOM. REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN KITCHEN OFFICE AREA AND RE-PAINT SAME. PAINT METAL WALL BASES IN STUDENT DINING ROOM THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN CLOSET IN TEACHER'S BREAK ROOM ALL ARTICLES MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR.

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245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 66421.

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