Club Lago

331 W Superior St, Chicago, IL 60610
Italian
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Club Lago appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 17, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Club Lago trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

17
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHT CORNER BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BARISTA AREA. OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN KITCHEN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOODS. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMEPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD AND TO CLEAN HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 16, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERISKS ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISKS TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD IN KITCHEN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOODS. OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMEPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS IN HOOD AND TO CLEAN HOOD ABOVE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHT CORNER BASE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BARISTA AREA. OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 17, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: No Irreversible dish machine thermometer, no heat strip on site for high temp dish machine, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued. Manager obtained heat strips by the end of inspection.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: No discard date found on several cooked food containers that is held in walk-in cooler for more that 24 hrs ( meat sauce ) instructed to label with discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Refrigerator thermometers held at rear of cooler, instructed to keep in warmest part in an easy to view location
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Meat slicer not cleaned properly behind blade and housing, food debris noted. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Unable to locate the back flow prevention device for basement's ice maker, instructed to expose.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Ice maker in basement not protected on top from ceiling contamination, pipes running above, instructed to install a barrier on top.
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Mar 28, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: DID NOT OBSERVE THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. FACILITY MANAGER WENT THROUGH ALL INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSECT CONTROL DEVICE (FLY TAPE) IS OVER FOOD PREP AREAS IN KITCHEN AREA. DEVICES SHALL BE INSTALLED SO THAT: 1)THEY ARE NOT OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, 2) DEAD INSECTS OR INSECT PARTS DO NOT FALL ONTO EXPOSED FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, OR SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS. MANAGER RELOACTED DEVICE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER AREA. ITEMS MUST ELEVATED 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP-COUNTERS IN KITCHEN AREA. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARD IN SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 15, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES HOLDING EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 8, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2362797 DATED 2/24/2020: #10 "OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN." #55 " OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME INSIDE CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN." #55 "OBSERVED UNTREATED LUMBER AND A DISCONNECTED SINK BEING STORED IN NORTHERN PORTION OF 2ND FLOOR NEAR WINDOW LOOKING OUT ON SUPERIOR STREET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH NO DISCLOSURE ON ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE (SUCH AS BY ASTERISKING ITEMS) ON ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS IN MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES HOLDING EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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70
Feb 24, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK LOCATED IN BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME INSIDE CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNTREATED LUMBER AND A DISCONNECTED SINK BEING STORED IN NORTHERN PORTION OF 2ND FLOOR NEAR WINDOW LOOKING OUT ON SUPERIOR STREET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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74
May 14, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASH SOAP PROVIDE AT THE ONLY HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN WHILE EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN OPERATION, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY NO DISCLAIMER FOR FOOD THAT IS COOK TO ORDER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON MENUS, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT LABELED, SUGAR. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NO BARRIER OVER ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A CEILING OR BARRIER ABOVE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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64
May 22, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOODEN CUTTING BOARD SURFACE OF REAR PREP TABLE TO BE COVERED IN DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD AND LIQUOR STORAGE TO BE UNFINISHED (EXPOSED, COARSE BRICK WALLS AND ROUGH/UNSEALED WOODEN RAFTERS OVERHEAD). ALSO NOTED PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN PLACED AGAINST AN UNSMOOTH BRICK WALL WITH DEEP PITS AND HOLES. INSTRUCTED THAT SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILINGS MUST BE PROVIDED IN ALL FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING AROUND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 26, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE AND GRIME BUILD UP AT THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE KITCHEN HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BOTTLE OF SANITIZER NOT LABELED IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA BY THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS LABEL CHEMICALS PROPERLY.
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Mar 1, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE MEAT GRINDER AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS NOT CLEAN PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES BENEATH THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALSO,FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AT CEILING VENTILTION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND BETTER ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR FRONT ROOM STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL STORED INSIDE ICE BIN THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jun 15, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:-PASTA 45.1F, LIQUID EGGS 47.2F, CHICKEN 48.5F, SAUSAGE 63.1F, TURKEY 46.5F, BOILED EGGS 48.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $14.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT, DEBRIS, OLD FOOD PARTICLE AND SPILLS INSIDE SERVICE PREP LINE COOLERS AND AROUND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. NOTED OLD MEAT PARTICLES INSIDE MEAT GRINDER AT THE KITCHEN. NOTED GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS ON RAILING OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL ABOVE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND SECOND FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON FANS INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES AND FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AND SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 28, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT FROM LAST INSPECTION MADE ON 1-24-14 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO THE ESTABLISHMENTS CUSTOMERS. SUMMARY WAS FOUND BEHIND AND COVERED BY PREVIOUSLY GIVEN SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2013. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY AND POSTED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PASTA COOLER DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
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Jan 24, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NOTED CLAMS PREPARED AND FROZEN INSIDE CONTAINER WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED. MANAGER PRESENTED A BATCH OF TAGS STORED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SHELL FISH TAGS ATTACHED TO EACH BATCH OF PRODUCT UNTIL THAT BATCH IS EXHAUSTED AND THEN THE TAGS MUST BE STORED IN A FILE ON SITE FOR ANOTHER 90 DAYS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $30.00 CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVING AT THE PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT THE FOLLOWING: RUBBER GASKETS AT THE SERVICE COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SERVICE AND MEAT GRINDER COOLERS ALL AT THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AND INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER AT THE SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS AT THE PREP AREA, AND INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGH OUT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Aug 19, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER IN BASEMENT WITH POOR CEILING ABOVE, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH SURFACE ABOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER, CLEAVER AND KVIVES NOT CLEAN PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ROUGH WALL BEHIND LARGE CHOPPING BLOCK IN REAR, FOOD STAINS AND SOILED NYLON SHEETS COVERINGS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABEL SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN WALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: WINE BOTTLES ARE STORED IN ICE BINS THAT IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE WINE BOTTLES IN A DISGNATED ICE BIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: BAGS OF BREAD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Nov 22, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT THAT IS IN DISREPAIR.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER, TOP OF THE STOVE, WIRE RACKS ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST FILL IN THE OPENINGS IN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT WITH CONCRETE.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.
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Jun 18, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. The following not clean- accumilated dust build up on prep coolers compressors, food build up on exterior of dishmachine, slight lime build up in ice machine and food debris inside prep coolers rubber door gaskets. Must clean and maintain all unclean equipment.
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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. Must detail clean basement floor throughout liquor storage room.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Must provide clean container for ice scoop.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Club Lago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Club Lago on file is from Apr 17, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Club Lago?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Club Lago.

Has Club Lago's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Club Lago have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Club Lago means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Club Lago inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Club Lago is inspected roughly once per year on average.