The Vault Lounge
Last inspected: Oct 19, 2023
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Score
Going back to 2011, The Vault Lounge has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 19, 2023. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 19, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which The Vault Lounge's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 19, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site, No certificate posted while handling and serving TCS foods ( beef, fish....) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Few food handlers without a food handler's certificate, instructed to obtain.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
39
Personal cleanliness
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Knives wedged between prep coolers, instructed to keep on a clean surface.
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Jun 28, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA LOCATED IN THE MAIN DINING ROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. 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 WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH COMPLETION OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Dec 6, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF FREEZERS AND THE 2DR REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PEELING WALL PAPER NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR BAR AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE EXHAUST VENTS IN BOTH LADIES AND MENS RESTROOMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
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Jan 18, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING LABEL ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED IN CONTAINERS WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.
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Jan 27, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DOOR/LID FOR THE ICE MACHINE IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND 3- COMP., DISH MACHINE AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL SCOOPS IN A BIN.
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May 17, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT LOWER PREP AREA HAND SINK, TO PREVENT ANY CLEAN UTENSILS CONTAMINATION.
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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. SOFT DRINK DISPENSER GUN NOT CLEAN INSIDE, 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DEBRIS NOTED AT BAR FLOOR UNDER 3 COMP SINK AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING ABOVE 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE BIN, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN SURFACE AWAY FOR ICE CUBES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Vault Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Vault Lounge on file is from Oct 19, 2023. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Vault Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Vault Lounge.
Has The Vault Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Vault Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Vault 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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