Mama Luna's Lounge
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Mama Luna's Lounge eight times, with records going back to 2018. The most recent visit was on Apr 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.
Looking across the full record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Mama Luna's Lounge's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED RODENT PELLETS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHING ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED 2 UNCOVERED BOXES WITH RODENT TRAPS AND HAMBURGER BUN. RODEN BAIT SHALL BE CONTAINED IN A COVERED, TAMPER-RESISTANT BAIT STATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED BAIT DURING INSPECTION.
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Apr 9, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASHING SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOEWLS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED MECHANICAL HAND DRYING DEVICE AT THE WOMEN BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIRS AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Feb 10, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE BAR AND ON TOP OF THE PREP LINE COOLER AT KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 26, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTNAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT LOCATED AT BAR AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT HOT WATER DISPENSER AND COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Feb 10, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2312387 ISSUED ON 09-16-2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOMS
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AND IN BA AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZED REAR PREP/COOKING AREA (NOT IN USED AT THIS TIME).
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Sep 16, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING NOT FINISHED AT 1ST FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH TO A SMOOTH FINISH. CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTS FROM HVAC SYSTEM RUNNING THROUGH KITCHEN TO BE DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING FROM LIGHTS OVER PIZZA PRODUCTION AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION CORE VIOLATION.
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Mar 6, 2018
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DIRTY INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NOT IN COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AT VESTIBULE NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEEVE,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mama Luna's Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mama Luna's Lounge on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mama Luna's Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mama Luna's Lounge.
Has Mama Luna's Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mama Luna's Lounge have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mama Luna's 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 Mama Luna's Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mama Luna's Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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