United Club Lounge (T1-C15)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at United Club Lounge (T1-C15) stretching back to 2022. On Oct 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting United Club Lounge (T1-C15) on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 65.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WASHBOWL SINK AT PROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEAR BAR USED TO PRODUCE ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2615825 DATED 4/16/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Apr 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE UTENSIL SANITIZING. UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE READING 150F, INSTEAD OF THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 160F. ADDITIONALLY, WARE WASHING MACHINE SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE IS NOT OPERATIONAL, READING 0. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE MUST BE 160F OR ABOVE AND SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE OPERATING PROPERLY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WET FLOORS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. NOTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Nov 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Apr 22, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED SIDE EXIT DOOR TO THE HALL WAY COMMON AREA 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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Aug 22, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 15, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (BAR AREAS,EMPLOYEE WASHROOM).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NEAR THE BAR.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2022
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED IN BAR AREA ON EACH SIDE OF HAND SINKS TO PROTECT ADJACENT DUMP SINKS AND DRAINBOARDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER INTAKE LINE OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING 2 COFFEE MACHINES AND 2 CAPPUCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINES.INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was United Club Lounge (T1-C15) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at United Club Lounge (T1-C15) on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at United Club Lounge (T1-C15)?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at United Club Lounge (T1-C15).

Has United Club Lounge (T1-C15)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at United Club Lounge (T1-C15) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at United Club Lounge (T1-C15) 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 United Club Lounge (T1-C15) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, United Club Lounge (T1-C15) is inspected around three times per year on average.