Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Candlelight

7452-7454 N Western Ave

Last inspected Jun 11, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Candlelight last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jun 11, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Sep 9, 2024 to Jun 11, 2025.
Has Candlelight ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 9, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass

Jun 11, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AT KEG STORAGE ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR AND FOOD/GREASE ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Jun 6, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 6, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Sep 16, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD HANLDERS CERTIFICATES.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 16, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection