Calo Lounge
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Calo Lounge has 20 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Sep 23, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR CUSTOMER RESTROOMS IN MAIN DINING AREA.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK RESIDUE ON THE EDGE OF PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MANINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH BACK DOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL DOORS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AND DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PORTOECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Nov 20, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND THE BAR (PARTY ROOM).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND (2) BARS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA (BY THE WALK-IN COOLER)
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Jul 13, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE MAINCOOK LINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN THE PARTY ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER AS WALLS SHOULD BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 19, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING LIQUID SPILL ON FLOOR AT PARTY ROOM BAR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 14, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOT ALL FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN DRY STORAGE AND KITCHEN ARE LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE ABOVE SODA BOXES AND ABOVE FOOD SHELVES MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. PREVIOUS WASTE PIPE WITH HALF ENCASE REMOVE AND PROVIDE WHOLE ENCASE.REPAIR ISSUE
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE CEILING WALL INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM HAS SOME HOLES, UNEVEN NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE WITH A EASY AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Dec 15, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 1, 2020
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HIGH TEMPERATURE IRREVERSIBLE DISHMACHINE TEST STRIPS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOOD SOLD: STEAK, HAMBURGERS, AND SALMON. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 10, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS THAT ARE PREPARED ON SITE, HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS SUCH AS ARTICHOKE DIP MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND WITH DISCARD/CONSUME BY DATE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIPPED GASKET ON 2 DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR ON SOUTH END OF COOKING LINE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED ON LIGHT IN HOOD IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 23, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR, 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE DRY STORAGE/FOOD AREA BY THE REAR WALK IN COOLER AND AT SOME AREAS OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Jul 20, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BASEMENT BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: TO GO CONTAINERS ON THE COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR CLEAN GLASSWARE STORAGE AT THE BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER FROM THE BASEMENT FLOORS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN DRY.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 11, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN HOSE PROVIDED AT POP GUN HOLDER AT SECOND BAR(PARTY ROOM),INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON EACH POP GUN IN QUESTION
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS(HAND BAG,SWEATER ETC) BEHIND BAR AREA,STORED ON SHELF BY THE DELIVERY FOOD CONTAINER NEED TO BE REMOVED.PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Nov 29, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS NEED A LABEL INDICATING NAME OF PRODUCT NAME OF INGREDIENTS NAME OF ADDRESS OF FACILITY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR OF BEER COOLERS ON SECOND BAR IN ROOM USED DOR PRIVATE PARTIES. REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. BOWLS DISHES POTS PANS AND TO GO CONTAINERS NEED TO BE INVERTED DURING STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TO THE LEFT OF HOOD OVER MAIN FRYING AREA WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION AND MISSING CEILING TILES. CLEAN CEILING SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMUALTION AND REPLACE NECESSARY CEILING TILES. OBSERVED CEILING IN LIQUOR ROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR CEILING AND RESTORE CEILING TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. OBSERVED CEILING IN FRONT OF ICE MACHINE IN DISREPAIR. RESTORE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD NEEDED ON LIGHTS IN AREA ABOVE DELI SLICER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILDS LIGHTS IN HOODS. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED ON LIGHTS IN LIQUOR ROOM. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIZZA FOOD PREP AREA WITH CONTAINING PIZZA OVEN, RAW AND COOKED PIZZA INGREDIENTS INCLUDING RAW SAUSAGE, CHEESE AND PEPPERONI. ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINKS ARE NOT CONVENIENT OR ACCESSIBLE FOR PIZZA PREPARER. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN AN AREA THAT IS CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE CONVENIENT TO THIS FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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May 9, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ICE BIN AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE PREP PIZZA COOLER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOORS OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL THE DEEP FRYER INTERIOR LOWER COMPARTMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FAN GUARDS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH VEGETABLES, REACH IN COOLER WITH COOKED FOODS, REACH IN COOLER WITH DAIRY AND REACH IN COOLER WITH SODA(WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP)AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE MAIN COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND CONDUITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS CLOSE TO THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT.
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Nov 17, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR WALLS, CONDENSER, AND DRAPES OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING TILES AND VENT ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND VARIOUS WIPING CLOTHS ON CUTTING BOARDS AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION (50-100 PPM CHLORINE) IN BETWEEN USE.
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Mar 30, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD ON THE REAR HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY PROTECT FOODS BEING THAWED IN 2-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE HEAVY FROST BUILDUP- MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES AT THE FRONT BAR TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO HOLES IN THE CEILING LOCATED DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Mar 26, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 30lbs OF COOKED RIBS AT TEMP OF 45.5F.46.5F AND 46.7F; 50lbs COOKED BEEF SHANKS AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 47F,BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,WITH DATE OF 3-25-14. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOODS.POUND 80,VALUE $240 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE UPPER RIGHT SITE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MINERAL BUILD-UP ON FAUCET INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM IN BASEMENT,ALSO DUSTY AND GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND UNEVEN CEMENT FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF OF PIZZA BOXES NOT CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE AT SAID AREA, IN BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASHBOWL AT STAFF WASHROOM SLOWLY DRAINING,BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CAUSE. FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS BY THE NORTH WALL LEAKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 29, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE MEAT/SEAFOOD WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN COVERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED UNDERNEATH PREP KITCHEN STAIRCASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Mar 26, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LID FOR THE LARGE ICE BIN BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.PROVIDE SODA GUN HOLDER TO STORE SODA GUN DISPENSER BEHIND THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE THE UNUSED OVENS(DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON EAST WALL NEXT REAR DOOR
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC BAG USED AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT MECHANICAL DRAIN, REPAIR IT.
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Apr 6, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVING IN STAIRWELL TO BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ASSORTED DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE COOLER OFF COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS AT FOOD CONTACT TO GO CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.
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May 26, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//SOME FOOD ITEMS NOT LABELED NEED NAMES & DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.//MUST INVERT ALL PLATES IN STORAGE & PRESET TABLES IN DINNING AREA
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.//REPLACE RAW WOODEN SHELVES IN LIQUOR ROOM,RUSTY DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT NEED TO REPLACE OR PAINT./REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA./NEED LIDS FOR ALL GARBAGE CAN ON PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS,DRY STORAGE,FREEZERS,INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER & AROUND STOCK ,EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING MUST STORE ALL STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR WHEN IN STORAGE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.//MUST REPLACE STAIN CEILING TILE OVER CONVECTION OVEN IN KITCHEN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.//MUST INSTALL HOOD VENTED OUT TO ROOF OVER CONVECTION OVEN IN KITCHEN AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.//MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OFF PREMISES
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Calo Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Calo Lounge on file is from Sep 23, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Calo Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Calo Lounge.
Has Calo Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Calo Lounge have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Calo 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.
How often is Calo Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Calo Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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