Candlelight
1501-1519 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642
Restaurant ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 15, 2026
Candlelight was last inspected on September 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
September 15, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
2 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-101.17 observed raw wood shelving unit located inside prep space near service window. Instructed to seal said equipment and maintain as required.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed person in charge without allergen training certification. Instructed to obtain
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving unit located inside prep space near service window. Instructed to seal said equipment and maintain as required.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed hot water nozzle broken on handsink located on right side of bar near entrance. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed person in charge without allergen training certification. Instructed to obtain
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop placed on a cloth towel on top of ice maker, Instructed not to store on cloth towels.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Ice maker interior surfaces not clean, an orange film build-up noted on upper interior panel. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, Instructed to provide additional lighting.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the wall and baseboard behind the cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food managers without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 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).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler maintaing improper temperature of 47.4f. All cold holding equipment must maintain temperature of 41f or below. Priority. 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No high temperature dish machine strips or dishwashing thermometer on site. Must provide. Priority foundation. 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.