BLACK CAT LOUNGE.

Chicago Health Dept

1640 W 115TH ST · BEVERLY, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

7 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Nov 2023.

Last inspected Nov 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 28

2023

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNS.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN OR HANDLE UP INSIDE THE ICE BIN.

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

MAY 2

2019

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF CORN MEAL, FLOUR NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, TRAYS, NOT INVERTED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN UTILITY ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 25

2019

FAIL 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN KITCHEN, BAR AND WASHROOM AREAS. HAND WASHING SIGNS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF CORN MEAL, FLOUR NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SODA DISPENSER UNITS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED HANDLE OF ICE SCOOP LAYING INSIDE ICE IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES, TRAYS, NOT INVERTED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED RUST AND RESIDUE INSIDE COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPATMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN AND RESIDUE INTERIOR LID OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN UTILITY ROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES IN BAR AREA AND AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN ALL AREAS.

MAR 7

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

STILL CLEANING FLOOR IN HEATER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WALL BEHIND BAR WITH A HOLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN HEATER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

FEB 27

2018

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN HEATER ROOM, BEHIND COOLERS IN BAR AREA, AND STAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1767831 DATE 4/22/2015. VIOLATION# 33 INSTRUCTED TODETAIL CLEAN ABD MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS. #34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVYEQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. #35INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOORS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE THE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, ALSO RE-SEAL ALL NEWLY PATCHED WALLS IN LOUNGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE SIDE HEATER ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

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APR 22

2015

PASS 10 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT THE RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS TO THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS, ICE MACHINE AND GUN HOLDERS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL THE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR AND BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. MUST ALSO, CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE DINING AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA PER THE CITY CODE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN OR HANDLES UP IN THE ICE.

APR 13

2015

FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, DISHES INSIDE OF IT AND WITH NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AND STOCKED WITH SOAP/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. CRITICIAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE NOR AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, KEEP ON THE PREMISES AND AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT THE RAW WOOD SHELVES IN THE REAR BY THE EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS TO THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS, ICE MACHINE AND GUN HOLDERS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL THE MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR AND BEHIND THE BAR.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS UNDER/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND BAR AREA. MUST ALSO, CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE DINING AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA PER THE CITY CODE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN OR HANDLES UP IN THE ICE.

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