Lonesome Rose

5308-5310 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640

Vegetarian

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Lonesome Rose has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, showing up four times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Lonesome Rose on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Complaint

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWYS HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

May 27, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ELEVATE DISH RACKS AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN OR A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX BATHROOM.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF DARK RESIDUE ON THE INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN THE WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

May 21, 2024

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA (FAR RIGHT).

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE SHELVINGS INSIDE (3) WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE SHELVINGS/RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

May 14, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR MOPSINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA (FAR RIGHT).

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ARE STORED UNDER EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES. FOOD ITEMS MUST BE REMOVE FROM EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES OR PROPERLY ENCLOSE SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES ARE USED AS STORAGE SHELVINGS INSIDE (3) WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE SHELVINGS/RACKS 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH FIRST AND SECOND COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWAHING AREA.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE BEER WALK-IN COOLER.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Mar 23, 2023

License

2 minor violations.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN IT.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE CEILING LOCATED IN THE REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN THEM IN GOOD REPAIR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lonesome Rose last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lonesome Rose on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lonesome Rose?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lonesome Rose.

Has Lonesome Rose's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lonesome Rose have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lonesome Rose 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 Lonesome Rose inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lonesome Rose is inspected around two times per year on average.

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