15 / 20 Lounge
Last inspected: Dec 13, 2016
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Score
Across the available record, 15 / 20 Lounge has four inspections on file, the first dated 2016. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 13, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at 15 / 20 Lounge is from Dec 13, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so 15 / 20 Lounge is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Dec 13, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE OF LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM; SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM. MUST SEAL HOLES IN THE CEILING AROUND THE PIPES CONNECTED TO THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Dec 2, 2016
Routine
11 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND SEVENTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF A ROLLING CART BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOOR AND ON TOP OF BOXES BETWEEN THE DEEP FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AND ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES OF THE KITCHEN PANTRY, SOME OBSERVED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. ALSO THE SIDE EXIT OVERHEAD DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON MARCH 10, 2016 POSTED AS REQUIRED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS; INSTRUCTED THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM FEB. 16, 2016 AS INSTRUCTED. #34 MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK. #35 THE VENT FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS HAVE DUST, MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE OF LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM; SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE TRASH ETC AND BEHIND BAR. CLEAN IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18 ABOVE. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT THREE COMP BAR SINK , AT TWO COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE EVENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM. MUST SEAL HOLES IN THE CEILING AROUND THE PIPES CONNECTED TO THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR IS DRAINING SLOWLY; MUST CORRECT SO THAT WATER DRAINS PROPERLY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS FOUND IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND THE KITCHEN PANTRY; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Mar 10, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE VENT FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS HAVE DUST, MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; REPLACE TILE WJERE NEEDED.
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Feb 16, 2016
License
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FORTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AROUND THE MOP SINK, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK AND INSIDE OF THE BOTTOM CABINET OF THE FRYER. ALSO OBSERVED SOME ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE ROOM CONNECTED TO THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERAION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, FREEZERS, UNDERNEATH BURNER STOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND BAR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS BEHIND BAR AND IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DIRT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED AND DUST FROM THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM. THE VENT FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS HAVE DUST; MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. A CASH BAR OBSERVED BY THE ENTRANCE DOOR OF RAW WOOD; MUST SEAL WOOD AT BAR. NO PLUMBING OBSERVED AT THIS BAR AT THIS TIME. (FULL BAR ON PREMISES HAS A THREE COMP SINK AND EXPOSED HANDSINK)
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERAION UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS AND CHEMICALS AT MOP SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 15 / 20 Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 15 / 20 Lounge on file is from Dec 13, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 15 / 20 Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at 15 / 20 Lounge.
Has 15 / 20 Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 15 / 20 Lounge have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 15 / 20 Lounge means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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