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STEVE'S LOUNGE

13200 S BALTIMORE AVE · Chicago, IL 60633

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for STEVE'S LOUNGE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619824

Location recorded for this inspection · STEVE'S LOUNGE · 13200 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDER WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED GRAYISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555957

Location recorded for this inspection · STEVE'S LOUNGE · 13200 S BALTIMORE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555774

Location recorded for this inspection · STEVE'S LOUNGE · 13200 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: ON SITE AT MANAGERS REQUEST. OBSERVED NO LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY, HOWEVER OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT AN UNUSED BAR NEXT TO KITCHEN ENTRANCE AND OBSERVED OVER 100 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA ALONG LEDGES AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, IN DRY STORAGE ON SHELVES, BEHIND BAR AREA AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON BOTH SIDES OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555630

Location recorded for this inspection · STEVE'S LOUNGE · 13200 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH STORAGE AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

  • 13

    FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED BAGS OF CORN MEAL AND NOODLES WITH BITE MARKS AND DROPPINGS ON SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. OBSERVED EMPTY CHLORINE BUCKET NEAR MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINER OF RICE AND BROWN SUGAR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL SECONDARY CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE RODENTS RUNNING BETWEEN BANQUET AREA KITCHEN ENTRANCE AND EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. APPROX 75-100 DROPPINGS IN FOOD PREP AREA, 50-60 DROPPINGS BEHIND FREEZER IN DRY STORAGE AREA, OVER 100 DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR BACK DOOR, APPROX 40-50 DROPPINGS BEHIND BAR AREA IN BANQUET AREA,IN CORNER BY FRONT DOOR AND INSIDE THE OPENINGS UNDER THE BAR. OBSERVED OVER 75-100 DROPPINGS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE WITH SERVICE LOG BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BACK WALL AND UNDERNEATH EXIT DOOR IN AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF/SEAL ALL OUT OPENINGS

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED DISHES STORED FACING UP ON SHELF IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND ITEM STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN SORES ON MANAGERS LEFT ARM AND SOILED APRON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST COVER/BANDAGE OPEN WOUNDS AND PRACTICE PROPER HYIGENIC PRACTICES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING ADHESIVE ON SHELVING UNITS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OR RESEAL AS SURFACES MUST BE EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH MISSING LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY AND REPLACE MISSING LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAT LIDS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING AND CLOSED AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BEHIND BAR IN BANQUET AREA, IN FRONT OFFICE AREA WITH 2ND FLOOR STAIRCASE, BANQUET PREP AREA, IN AREA LEADING DOWN TO BASEMENT AND ON BOTH SIDES OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS STORED, ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE/INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN KITCHEN AREA AND IN BANQUET AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MORE ILLUMINATION, SPECIFICALLY 540 LUX OR 50 FOOT CANDLES AND MAINTAIN

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545364

Location recorded for this inspection · STEVE'S LOUNGE · 13200 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INSIDE OPENINGS OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON LARGE ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AREA SO THAT DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545025

Location recorded for this inspection · STEVE'S LOUNGE · 13200 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY IN VARIOUS AREAS. APPROX 10 DROPPINGS IN FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND FREEZER IN DRY STORAGE AREA. APPROX 15 DROPPINGS IN LARGE BAR AREA IN CORNER BY FRONT DOOR AND INSIDE THE OPENINGS UNDER THE BAR. APPROX 10-15 IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE COOLING UNIT NEXT TO BACK DOOR AND THE CLOSET NEXT TO BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND HAVE SERVICE WITH SERVICE LOG BEFORE INSPECTION RETURN DATE OF 12/10/2021.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INSIDE OPENINGS OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON LARGE ICE MACHINE AT THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AREA SO THAT DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2544402

Location recorded for this inspection · STEVE'S LOUNGE · 13200 S BALTIMORE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2371081

Location recorded for this inspection · STEVE'S LOUNGE · 13200 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST FROM THE FAN COVER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMP SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AND IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO THE LAST SINK AT THE BAR HAS A SLOW DRAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLE AND OPENINGS INTO THE WALLS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS AND HIDING PLACE FOR RODENT.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2370749

Location recorded for this inspection · STEVE'S LOUNGE · 13200 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA. LAST SERVICE DATE WAS 5-18-20. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A).

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST FROM THE FAN COVER.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMP SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AND IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO THE LAST SINK AT THE BAR HAS A SLOW DRAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLE AND OPENINGS INTO THE WALLS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS AND HIDING PLACE FOR RODENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA AND STOARGE ROOMS TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO KEEP FLOORS AS DRY AS POSSIBLE IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT BREEDING CONDITIONS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE IN STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE BETTER INSPECTION AISLES IN STORAGE AREAS FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2313070

Location recorded for this inspection · STEVE'S LOUNGE · 13200 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLOSED RECEPTACLE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312450

Location recorded for this inspection · STEVE'S LOUNGE · 13200 S BALTIMORE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN ALL TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE REAR UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE REAR UTENSIL STORAGE AREA, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE BANQUET ROOM CLOSET, AND ABOUT 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ABOUT 5 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM, ABOUT 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED BEHIND THE BANQUET BAR, 2 LIVE LARGE FLIES LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AND ONE LIVE ROACH UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND OVEN WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE LOCATED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLOSED RECEPTACLE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS LOCATED UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, ON THE PIPES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE FLOORS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FANS LOCATED IN THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND WINDOWS AS WELL AS ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER LOCATED BEHIND THE BANQUET BAR AND ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR LOCATED IN THE REAR BY THE REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR 1 MALE EMPLOYEE AND 1 FEMALE EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222844

Location recorded for this inspection · STEVE'S LOUNGE · 13200 S BALTIMORE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS THAT CAN BE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-601.11(A) OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT MISSING A CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED; MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER ON THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.15 THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN NEED CLEANING; CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYERS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2088453

Location recorded for this inspection · STEVE'S LOUNGE · 13200 S BALTIMORE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES BY WALK IN COOLER AREA. MUST REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN OF SLIGHT BUILD UP.MUST CLEAN. ALSO STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN

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22 of 26 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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