Vintage Lounge

1447-1449 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jul 19, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Vintage Lounge is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 19, 2010. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 19, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Vintage Lounge on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 19, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 15, 2010

License

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS INACCESSIBLE TO HALF OF THE KITCHEN, CENTRALLY LOCATE SAID SINK OR INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HAND SINK AT THE NORTH END OF THE KITCHEN.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. INSTALL THE ICE BIN COVERS ON ALL OF THE BAR ICE BINS.

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. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE HOUSE FLIES AND SMALLFLIES.

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. SEAL UP THE GAPS AND OPENINGS IN THE DUCTS AND INSULATION ABOVE THE HOT LINE.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTALL THE SODA GUN DRAIN LINES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vintage Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vintage Lounge on file is from Jul 19, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Vintage Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vintage 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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