VINTAGE LOUNGE
1447-1449 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, IL, 60607
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 1, 2026
- Type
- Canvass
- Result
- Pass w/ Conditions
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Cook County (Chicago)
Violations (6)
- 9
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD HANLDER USING BARE HANDS TO ASSEMBLE MULTIPLE HAMBURGER PATTIES, BUNS, LETTUCE, AND PLACE ON CUSTOMERS PLATES FOR SERVICE. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $50 VALUE. BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. INSTD TO USE GLOVES, TONGS, ETC. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010 PRIORITY
- 39
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
DRY STORAGE, SPICES, AND COOKING OIL STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOM. FOOD STORAGE IN MECHANICAL ROOM IS PROHIBITED, INSTD TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS AND STORE IN PROPER AREA AND MAINTAIN
- 44
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOM INBETWEEN SHELF AND WALL. MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOM. KNIVES AND EQUIPMENT MAY NOT BE STORED IN MECHANICAL ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM MECHANICAL ROOM AND STORE IN PROPER LOCATION. ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED IN OPEN WIRE RACK WITH SCOOP TOUCHING EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN PROTECTED MANNER AT ALL TIMES
- 51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PLASTIC WRAP. INSTD TO USE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
HOLE IN CEILING IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
- 55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
STANDING WATER IN VARIOUS AREAS OF BASEMENT (FRONT OF ICE MACHINE, UTILIY SINK, BEER COOLER, AND MECHANICAL ROOM. INSTD TO MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY
Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.