Korona Lounge

4710 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Nov 9, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Korona Lounge has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 9, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Korona Lounge since Nov 9, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

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

“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 9, 2017

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT BEER COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Oct 22, 2015

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN BASMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, BROKEN GLASS, INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: SMALL LEAK UNDER BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. REPAIR SAME.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.

Dec 17, 2014

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF SHELVING AND STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITHIN KITCHEN.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL BEER AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Nov 5, 2013

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN, DUST, SPIDERWEBS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

Sep 13, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MISSING IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Korona Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Korona Lounge on file is from Nov 9, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Korona Lounge?

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

Has Korona Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Korona Lounge have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Korona 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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