The Edgewater Lounge
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2014
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Across the available record, The Edgewater Lounge has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent visit was on Aug 20, 2014. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 20, 2014, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Aug 20, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DOOR SURFACE AROUND THE BOTTOM DOOR HINGE TO REPAIR HOLE. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FAN ON TOP OF THE FREEZER TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT AT ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS, SPIDER WEBS, AND EXCESSIVE DUST ACUMMULATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT DRY AT ALL TIMES. FOUND STANDING WATER UNDER THE PIPES LOCATED ABOVE THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS ON PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPE IN THE BASEMENT LOCATED ABOVE THE FLOOR DRAIN CAUSING STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT.
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Oct 28, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTTOM AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IS RUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND PAINT THE GREASE TRAP, WHICH IS LOCATED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AT BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYER,FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT,BEHIND AND UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR TILES,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. ALSO MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA.
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Nov 9, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 11/02/12
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 11/02/12
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Nov 2, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: SANDWICH PREP REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR AT 70 F, COOLER IS EMPTY AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBINET AIR MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW OR REMOVE/REPLACE COOLER. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIQUOR SPILL INSIDE CABINET AT BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO CAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINET AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING LIQUID ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ADJACENT TO CAGE. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.
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Aug 3, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON CABINET SHELF STORAGE IN BASEMENT,AND REMOVE DOG FEEDING BOWLS FROM THE RESTAURANT .
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON THE FOLLOWINGS CABINET UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN BOYS TOILET,TOILET BOWLS INSIDE,FILTERS ON HOOD GREASY AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT THROUGHOUT,AND CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS AT CORNERS IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST ELEVATE BEER BOTTLES AND OTHER PRODUCT BOXES IN BASEMENT 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3COMP.SINK IN THE BAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM KITCHEN AND STORE ELSEWHERE. ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, CANNOT BE USED AS A STORAGE DEVICE,CLEAN MAINTAIN LITTER FREE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 26, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED UNSANITARY CONDITIONS IN KITCHEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION(SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATIONS NOT CONTROLLED) FOUND FOOD UTENSILS POTS,PANS,FOOD CONTAINER BOWLS,COOKING SPOONS,ETC SOOKED AND WASHED IN MOP SINK AT THE TIME OF COMPLAINT INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a)CRITICAL INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT UTILITY (MOP)SINK IS ONLY USE FOR WASTE WATER AFTER MOPPING FLOORS, NOT FOR SOOKING AND WASHING OF FOOD UTENSILS. ALL FOOD UTENSILS AND FOOD EQUIPMENTS MUST SOOKED, WASHED AND SANITIZED IN 3COMP.SINKS ONLY, AT ALL TIMES.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND READY TO EAT FOODS (SERVING ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVICE, AND DISPLAY AT THE TIME OF COMPLAINT INSPECTION.SERVING ICE WAS LEFT OPEN WITH NO LID COVER,WITH ONE HOUSEFLY ON THE ICE,AND SODA PIPES RUN THRU INSIDE ICE BIN. OWNER WAS INFORMED IN MARCH 20011 INSPECTION TO PROVIDE SEPARATE CONTAINER WITH LID COVER FOR SERVING ICE, OR REMOVE SODA PIPES FROM INSIDE ICE BIN AND PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a)INSTRUCTED TO MAKE AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT BY REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK BY REINSPECTION,OR FACE MORE CONCEQUENSE. COURT HEARING WILL BE ON 09-15-11 10:00am AT 400 W.SUPERIOR AVE. ROOM 112.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON CABINET SHELF STORAGE IN BASEMENT,AND REMOVE DOG FEEDING BOWLS FROM THESTAURANT .
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON THE FOLLOWINGS CABINET UNDER HAND WASH SINK IN BOYS TOILET,TOILET BOWLS INSIDE,FILTERS ON HOOD GREASY AND MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT THROUGHOUT,AND CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS AT CORNERS IN REAR DINING AREA. MUST ELEVATE BEER BOTTLES AND OTHER PRODUCT BOXES IN BASEMENT 6" OFF THE FLOORS AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3COMP.SINK IN THE BAR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST REMOVE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM KITCHEN,AND STORE ELSEWHERE. ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER ON THE TOP OF ICE MACHINE,CANNOT BE USED AS A STORAGE DEVICE,CLEAN AND LITER FREE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 10, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 3, 2011
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AREA THE 4 DOOR UNIT NOT MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMPERATURE 51.8F.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)INST NEEDS TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGEING FROM 49.8F-50.8F-.OF COOKED BEEF, RAW CHICKEN,CHILIE, HAMBER,HUMMUS, TOTAL POUND DENATURAL 60LBS TOTAL AMOUNT. $700.00
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. FOUND RODENT DROPPING THUR OUT THE PREMISE MORE THAN 500 PLUS, MOUSE AND RAT DROPPING.IN THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S BATHROOM, BEHINE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, BEHIND THE SHELVES IN KITCHEN,ON TOP OF GREASE BOX IN KITCHEN,AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE FRONT DOOR,IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE,WALK IN COOLER, DRY STORAGE AREA, REAR STORAGE FOOD AREA, BAR AREA UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO FRONT,SIDE EXIT DOOR,NOT RODENT PROOFED HAS 1 1/2 INCH GAP OF THE BOTTOM OF DOOR, AND THE REAR EXIT DOOR SIDE AND BOTTOM NOT RODENT PROOFED. NEEDS TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE PAN OF THE ICE IS BEING MADE DRIPPING INTO ICE. THE OUTER DOOR OF ICE MACHINE HAS RUSTY ALONE THE DOOR OF ICE MACHINE,WITH BLACK MODLE ALONE ICE MACHINE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (a)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT BEING MAINTAIN WHEN WATER IS RUNNING WATER IS BACKING UP IN THE OTHER 2 COMPARTMENTS WITH OIL,AND FOOD DEB-RI.SLOWLY DRAINING SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ALL CLEAN UTENSILS NEEDS TO BE INVERTED, AND THE CLEAN UTENSILS PLATES NEEDS TO BE AWAY FROM THE WALL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. NEEDS TO REPLACE RUSY SHELVES IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS,WALK IN COOLER, OR DETAIL CLEAN. IN BAR AREA REMOVE SODA LINES FROM THE ICE BIN, NEEDS TO BE CONNECT AWAY FROM THE ICE BIN. ICE BINS NEEDS LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT IN THE KICHEN,BAR AREA, BSMT COOLER FRYERS STOVES, CANOPY HOOD ON THE SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. THUR OUT THE PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THUR OUT THE KITCHEN,BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH ENBEDED OIL AND GREASE, BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, RERIGERATION UNIT, BAR AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THUR OUT THE PREMISES, BATHROOMS, THUR OUT. BASEBOARDS NEEDS TO BE REPLACE THUR OUT, FLOOR TILES NEEDS TO BE REPLACE. SEAL OPENING OF FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT HAS MOLD,1ST FLOOR WALLS IN KITCHEN BY 3 COMPARTMENT PEELING PAINT,OPEN HOLE, ON THE BOTTOM OF WALL OPEN HOLD HAS WIRE INSIDE NEEDS TO BE FIX.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT SHIELD ARE NEEDED IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN WALK IN UNIT. REFRIGERATION UNIT BY BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKING PIPE IN THE WOMENS BATHROOM,BEHIND THE THE TOLITE TANK, FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK IS LEAKING
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. REFRIGERATION UNITS NEEDS THERMOMETERS THUR OUT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Edgewater Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Edgewater Lounge on file is from Aug 20, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Edgewater Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at The Edgewater Lounge.
Has The Edgewater Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Edgewater Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Edgewater Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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