Pass

Corky's Cafe Inside the Chicago Lighthouse

1850 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 4, 2026

Corky's Cafe Inside the Chicago Lighthouse was last inspected on August 4, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

August 4, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the hot holding unit on the front service line. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: Observed two dry ingredient containers not labeled on the shelf under the food prep table. Instructed to label with common name and maintain.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the double doors on the left-hand side of the dining area with an opening on the right door at the bottom. Instructed to seal mentioned opening to make door rodent proof.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the bottom shelf inside the produce cooler to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning underneath the confection oven to remove spills.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs located at the food prep area hand washing sink and in the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the back flow prevention device on the ice machine/coffee machine at the front customer service counter area. Instructed to locate or provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  3. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 found city of chicago food service manager without proof of allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Found customer and employee women's and men's toilet room without hot water. Found water temperatures ranging from 80f - 85f. Must provide hot water temperature of 100f at all times. Must repair and maintain. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found city of chicago food service manager without proof of allergen training on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a light build up of dust on the sides on the cooking equipment and refrigeration units. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet fixture at the 3 compartment sink in poor repair (leaks at the base and neck). Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors in the dry storage area underneath the shelving, along the wall base and in corner to remove spills and/or debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  9. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED A COFFEE CART OPERATION ON PREMISES WORKING WITH OUT A HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CEASE AND DESIST OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(c), CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pre-packaged foods for retail sale, missing the address of premises who made/pre-packaged the items(salads, cakes, etc.) instructed to properly label items for retail sale.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no quat test strips for the three compartment sink to check the ppm of the sanitizer, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  10. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Remove dust build-up on vents at ceiling behind front service counter and where necessary.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.