Four Star Lounge

2666-2668 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jun 30, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Four Star Lounge, the earliest from 2015. On Jun 30, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Four Star Lounge dates to Jun 30, 2017.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.

Four Star Lounge scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspection History
Jun 30, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPE FROM FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN SEATING AND REAR PREP AREAS. REPAIR CAULKING AROUND HAND SINKS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF OVEN, EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN THE SEATING AREA. SEAL HOLES AROUND PLUMBING PIPES IN MOP SINK. ALSO, SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR.
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Jun 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BOWL BEING USED TO DISPENSE FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE WHEN DISPENSING BULK GOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE DROP PLATE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: PROPER "NO SMOKING" SIGNAGE NOT PRESENT ON FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MAINTAIN "NO SMOKING" SIGNAGE AT ALL ENTRANCES AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 13, 2015
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM USED FOR LIQUOR MADE OF RAW WOOD. PAINT OR SEAL SHELVES SO THAT THEY ARE WASHABLE AND CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN DISREPAIR. ATTACH AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAIN COVERS 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 VENTS WITHIN WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS WITHIN WASHROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT WITHIN WALK IN COOLER NOT SHEILDED. SHEILD AND MAINTAIN LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS WITHIN ALL REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIRED FOR ALL ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES.INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Four Star Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Four Star Lounge on file is from Jun 30, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Four Star Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Four Star Lounge.

Has Four Star Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Four Star Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Four Star 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.