VINTAGE LOUNGE.
1447-1449 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
9 of 15 inspections passed, 5 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 52025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN IN ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT HOT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN. THE MANAGER DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF CHICKEN AT A COST OF 40 LBS.
OBSERVED WOMENS RESTROOMS ARE MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JAN 82024PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL RESTROOMS AND ALL PREP HANDWASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). THE INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE CONTENTS' NAMES.
THE OBSERVED PLATES ARE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
JUN 132023PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR BEVERAGE BAR NOT FULLY ENCLOSED. OBSERVED NO WALLS OR COVER PROVIDED FOR THE BAR PROTECTING THE EQUIPMENT AND SINKS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WALLS FROM FLOOR TO CEILING ALL AROUND THE BAR THAT ARE DURABLE AND SMOOTH, OR PROVIDE A DURABLE COVER. During non-operating hours and periods of inclement weather, the food preparation equipment, including equipment used for dispensing, shall be protected from contamination in a method approved by CDPH.
JUN 62023FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING/PREP AREA THAT ALLOWS FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE LOCATED INSIDE THIS AREA TO ALLOW FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISUUED.
OBSERVED THE BASEMENT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND THE BASEMENT MEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT HOT WATER. OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURES AT 50F-75F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F-120F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. SINKS HAVE BEEN ADJUSTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, AND NOW ALL PROVIDE HOT WATER AT 100F-110F.
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS - THE ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO THE CURRENT ADVISORY THAT SAYS, "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. " PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED A PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/15/2022 REPORT #2559391 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #47 (4-101.19) OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVING USED IN STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WHERE PLATES ARE BEING STORED. MUST PROPERLY SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 152022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12--MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEMS.
4-101.19-OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVING USED IN STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WHERE PLATES ARE BEING STORED. MUST PROPERLY SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES.
6-303.11-OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE BROKEN ABOVE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR WITH OPERABLE LIGHTING.
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JUN 72022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RAW BURGER PATTIES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 47.4F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. STEAK MEAT FOUND AT 46.9F, SPINACH FOUND AT 45.1F, RAW CHICKEN FOUND AT 45.3F, CHICKEN WINGS FOUND AT 48.5F, BACON FOUND AT 47.1F AND EGGS FOUND AT 44.2F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods (BURGERS & EGGS). Instructed to identify (Disclosure) such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement (Reminder) that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEMS.
OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVING USED IN STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT WHERE PLATES ARE BEING STORED. MUST PROPERLY SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES.
OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE BROKEN ABOVE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR WITH OPERABLE LIGHTING.
JAN 172020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON PRINTED MENU; MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN BY DISHMACHINE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENT FAN IN MENS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND WOMENS WASHROOM ON FIRST FLOOR.
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 142018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN DUST FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST COMPLETE UNFINISHED WALLS THROUGHOUT, AND SEAL HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FROM THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
AUG 212017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
RUSTY WIRE SHELVING BASEMENT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE,
WALL IN POOR REPAIR KITCHEN, MISSING PANEL, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
DRY STORAGE/PREP AREA IN BASEMENT WITHOUT EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR REMOVE CUTTING BOARD AND PREP TABLE,
APR 272016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
RAW WOOD SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.
OCT 282015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH FLOUR INSIDE WITHOUT THE PROPER LABEL LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE FREEZER LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED; STOVE, ALL FRYERS AND PANINI GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS, ALL LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES ON THE CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS IN THE ICE SCOOP DISPENSORS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 132015FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD AND PINK SLIME LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH FLOUR INSIDE WITHOUT THE PROPER LABEL LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION IN THE FREEZER LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED; STOVE, ALL FRYERS AND PANINI GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS, ALL LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES ON THE CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IN THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR LOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS IN THE ICE SCOOP DISPENSORS AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 252014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF THE REMAINING PREP COOLER.
MUST SEAL RAW WOOD AROUND WASH BOWL IN THE REAR SMALL BAR AREA.
MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND THE PIPES UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR SMALL BAR AREA.
MUST REPAIR THE 1ST WASH BOWL FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE MEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE SECOND WASH BOWL FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE WOMEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE RACKS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
JUN 302014FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. MUST REPAIR COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE REAR SMALL BAR AREA.
INVERT ALL MULTI-USE ITEMS IN STORAGE AREAS AND IN KITCHEN.
MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE DOORS OF THE REMAINING PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS BEHIND BAR AREAS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVERS IN FIRST FLOOR WASHROOM.
MUST INSTALL/REPAIR VENTILATION IN ALL THREE BASEMENT WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR THE 1ST WASH BOWL FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE MEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM. MUST ALSO REPAIR THE SECOND WASH BOWL FROM THE ENTRANCE IN THE WOMEN'S BASEMENT WASHROOM.
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE RACKS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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