Uptown Lounge

1136-1140 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Uptown Lounge. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 15, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Uptown Lounge since Dec 15, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about 13 violations before that.

Uptown Lounge's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 15, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 6, 2011

License

13 minor violations.

View 13 violations

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.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: All dishwashing 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uptown Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uptown Lounge on file is from Dec 15, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Uptown Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Uptown Lounge have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Uptown 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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