Pl Lounge
Last inspected: Jun 15, 2023
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The health department has logged 17 inspections at Pl Lounge, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 15, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Pl Lounge's record stops at Jun 15, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pl Lounge is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jun 15, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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86
Apr 26, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR AREA .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSETS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMUALTIONS OF DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Jun 9, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE DATED 9/10/2019 AND SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE DATED 10/19/2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLED LIQUIDS AND FOOD PARTICLES INSIDE BEER COOLER #1 AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 20, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 1 DOOR STAND UP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Sep 13, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (EMPANADAS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED/SERVED TO CUSTOMERS AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED. -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP,BAR AND INSIDE WASH ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 1 DOOR STAND UP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATIONS AND BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AND BAR COOLERS,CABINETS STORAGE NEED DETAIL CLEANING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED AND MAINTAIN WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOMS. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER AND AROUND DEEP FRYERS AND GRILL AT FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN WASH ROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FILTERS ON THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Mar 28, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 21, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. UPPER PORTION PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM AND SURFACES THRU-OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE WET SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE . INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-038-005(A).
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP FOR THE SANITIZER IN THE BAR AND KITCHEN 3 COMPT SINK AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER AND STOVE. FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE 3 COMPT SINK , EXPOSED HAND SINK, ICE BIN AND COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN MEN'S WASHROOM CLOSE TO THE SMALL BAR, WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL THE GAP/HOLE AROUND PIPE ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE 2 WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND ONE MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 8, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Found multi use items (pans, bowls, etc.) improperly stored in kitchen area. Instructed must invert all multi use items to prevent contamination during storage.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found dust build up in corner of bar, behind equipment. Instructed to pull equipment from wall to detail clean. Must maintain.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: No food handler certificates on site. Must have all employees certified and certificates on site.
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Aug 24, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FROZEN FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE LARGE BAR WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPLACE MISSING TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE. MUST MOVE WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICE FROM THE MOP SINK AREA IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAR RIGHT BIN ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Nov 7, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND POST AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SINK IN SMALL BAR AREA,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN BAR AND PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 25, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND 2 BARS AND UNDER AND AROUND COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN MAIN BAR.
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Jul 26, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 19, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION # 38 (INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO ICE MACHINE), NOT CORRECTED . SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090. REPORT # 1098768 DATED 12-17-2012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXHAUST VENTS IN BOTH MEN TOILET AND DINING AREA HAS BUILD UP DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THEROMETERS FOR COLD HOLD UNIT.
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Dec 17, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS, AND DUST ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, CABINETS AT MAIN BAR AREA, CABINETS UNDER HAND BOWLS IN WASHROOMS, FRYER AND CHEST FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN THE KITCHEN AND UNDER HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS, AND BOTTOM OF NORTH WALL AT REAR BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT 2ND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS AND ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Dec 14, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 8, 2010
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Kitchen three compartment sink not maintained. Water slow draining from right side. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and/or replace to prevent slow draining at three compartment sink.
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Nov 5, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pl Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pl Lounge on file is from Jun 15, 2023. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pl Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Pl Lounge.
Has Pl Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pl Lounge have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pl 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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