Union Park Lounge
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2014
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Across the available record, Union Park Lounge has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Sep 17, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Union Park Lounge dates to Sep 17, 2014.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Union Park Lounge is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Sep 17, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 10, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH PINK SLIME AT ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FOOD NOT PROTECTED.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR AND GAP BETWEEN DOORS. FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT FRONT BAR AND AT REAR PREP AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION. ALL UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT REAR PREP AREA. CUTTING BOARDS WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: STOVE TOP, FRYERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. FLOORS IN FRONT BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AT WALLS AND CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK IN BAR AREA SLOW DRAINING. POP GUNS IN NEED OF DRAIN LINES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 29, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND INSIDE SERVICE COOLER 2LBS OF TURKEY PATTIES AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERTURE OF 48.7F AND DELI TURKEY AT 54.5F TOTAL COST WAS $20.00. FOOD ITEMS WHERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE POP GUNS AND HOLDERS AT BAR TO REMOVE RESIDUE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINES NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING INSIDE BEER COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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May 23, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS TO BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GRILLS AND UNDER GRILLS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DO SAME AT COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOMS AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Feb 10, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AT BOX FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE . MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP AT BOX FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEANFLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN ATEA, MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOOR AT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE STICKYNESS FROM FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE AT WALL AT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET BASE AT 2COMP SINK IN UTENSIL ROOM AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ICE RECEPTACLES FOR ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS AT ALL ICE BOXES ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 2, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES STORED IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USE. Any food utensils that are stored in any standing water or sanitizer must be removed. Air-dry all multi-use dispensing and cutting equipment after sanitizing.
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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. THE WALK IN COOLER INTERIOR WALLS, SALAD COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AND ICE MACHINE DOOR AND INTERIOR ARE DIRTY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A DAILY BASIS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE THE MISSING SHIELD ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.
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Nov 8, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled and dated containers.
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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. Remove excess ice buildup off of the walk-in cooler coil.
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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. Clean and maintain the dishroom tile and grout in sanitary condition.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Remove the dirty old ice machine from the back kitchen.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Union Park Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Union Park Lounge on file is from Sep 17, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Union Park Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Union Park Lounge.
Has Union Park Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Union Park Lounge have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Union Park 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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