Vera Lounge

3235 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Sep 22, 2021

Score

Low Risk

Vera Lounge has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Sep 22, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 22, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about nine violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 22, 2021

Reinspection

1 major violation.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)--OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Sep 7, 2021

License

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD GUARD AT FRONT COUNTER SANDWICH PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT MENTIONED AREA MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE USE OF FOOD GUARD AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MAIN 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 70.1F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS OR THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION (PROVIDED SERVE/SAFE CERTIFICATION MORE THAN 6 MONTHS).MUST PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CURRENT PROOF AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vera Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vera Lounge on file is from Sep 22, 2021. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vera Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vera Lounge.

Has Vera Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Vera Lounge have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vera 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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