Chicago
74
YOUR CALL

U Star Karaoke

6248 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60659 · West Ridge · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
74/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
15
10 passed
Last Inspected
2025-03-26
Pass Rate
67%
3 failures
Score
74/100
YOUR CALL
5 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-03-26
Failed 3 inspections (2021, 2017, 2011)
Sanitation issues found across 35 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 8 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 35×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Other critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
2025-03-26 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOPS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ONE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE SAID WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE.

2024-08-02 Pass Canvass
8
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN THE BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS (FURNITURE, CABINETS ETC) NEXT TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY BEHIND FREEZER AND COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

2023-07-07 Pass Canvass
3
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BURNT LIGHT INSIDE MEN'S RESTROOM.MUST REPAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE.

2022-03-22 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILINGS NEAR BAR. MUST REMOVE ALL DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE AREAS.

2021-03-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)-OBSERVED PINK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2021-03-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED SEWAGE BACK UP AT GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEWAGE MUST BE COMPLETELY DRAINED INTO AN APPROVED SEWAGE SYSTEM AND MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). N0 CITATION ...

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED MEN'S BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL TIGHT FITTED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.

2019-06-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 10/19/18 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 10/19/18. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE MOP SINK, FAN GUARD OF 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE BEHIND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION INSIDE THE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 10/19/18. CORE 2-102.13 CITATION ISSUED

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

2018-10-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 UNEVEN SPRAY FOAM SEALANT USED ALONG THE BASEBOARD COVING AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE TO MAKE THE COVING/BASEBOARD SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A HOLE SEALANT AROUND PIPING IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM AND REAR CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

2017-06-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN MEN'S WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

2017-06-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS:- KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK 65.1F, 2 COMPARTMENT SINK 66.2F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 65.3F. MEN'S BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK 64.1F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS. CRITIC...

critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE OR AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY CODE. ALSO NOTED MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL AT MARIGOLD ROOM, LAVENDER ROOM, ROOM #5 AND DAFFODIL ROOM. APPROXIAMATELY 35 DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO C...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED NO GARBAGE DUMPSTER SERVICE OR PROOF OF CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED SERVICE SCAVENGER ON SITE AS REQUIRED BY CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A DUMPSTER SERVICE OR PROOF OF CONTRACT. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPING WERE FOUND. MUST ALSO SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR. FLOOR IN MEN'S WASHROO...

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED MISSING CEILING PANEL TILES AT THE MEN'S BATHROOM AND MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AND REPLACE MISSING PANELS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. NOTED HEAVY DUST ACC...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED URINAL IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR (WRAPPED IN PLASTIC BAGS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. NO AIR GAP AT DRAIN PIPE AND FLOO...

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE DAFFODIL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. ALL STORAGE AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE ELEVATED AND ...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ALL EMPLOYEES INTO A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

2014-08-26 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAINT THE RUSTY GREASE TRAP COVER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN IN FRONT OF THE STOVE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

2013-08-08 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving in storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors in rear storage room under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in dining rooms under seating area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in cooler, bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.

2011-07-21 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

HAND DRYER INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM BROKEN NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING ,WITH DUST BUILT UP IN THE FOLLOWING ROOM: IRIS, FORGET ME NOT, DAFFODIL, TULIP, LAVENDER, ROSE AND ORCHID. RUSTED VENTILATION COVER IN THE FOLLOWING ROOM: ORCHID AND TULIP,MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.PEELING PAINT...

2011-07-13 Fail Canvass

No violations found.

2010-10-14 Pass Canvass
8
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

found food items not properly dated, labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label all food items in coolers, freezers.

minor Sanitation

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

non food contact surfaces of ice machine, storage shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repair, replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, and storage shelving not clean need cleaning(detailed).

minor Sanitation

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

floors in dining rooms, behind benches not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).floors in prep area need cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

walls that had peeling paint in dining rooms, storage areas, shall be repair.ceilings in kitchen prep area, dining rooms need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

light shields in prep area, bathrooms need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

exhaust vents(ventilation in kitchen prep area, bathrooms, and dining rooms not clean need cleaning.

minor Pest Activity

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

stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

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