MAR 26
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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U STAR KARAOKE.
YOUR CALL. 74/100
6248 N CALIFORNIA AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 26, 2025 · passed
10 of 15 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
61
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOPS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ONE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE SAID WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
AUG 22024PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
AUG 2
2024
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.
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.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN THE BAR AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA.
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.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
JUL 72023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 7
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND BURNT LIGHT INSIDE MEN'S RESTROOM.MUST REPAIR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT PREMISES.MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 222022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 22
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILINGS NEAR BAR. MUST REMOVE ALL DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE AREAS.
MAR 232021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 23
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E)-OBSERVED PINK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 182021FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2021
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE AT BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED MEN'S BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL TIGHT FITTED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.
JUN 72019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
VENTILATION INSIDE THE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
OCT 192018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-302.12 NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A HOLE SEALANT AROUND PIPING IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
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.
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.
JUN 262017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 26
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
JUN 82017FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 8
2017
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.
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 CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
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
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 WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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 ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION FANS IN THE BATHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. STAINS AND DIRT ON WALLS AND DOORS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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 FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST RESTORE AIR GAP.
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 ORGANIZED TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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.
AUG 262014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 26
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE 2-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
AUG 82013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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).
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).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in cooler, bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
JUL 212011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 21
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 ON THE WALLS IN ROOM FORGET ME NOT.MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.
OCT 142010PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OCT 14
2010
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
light shields in prep area, bathrooms need cleaning.
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.
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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