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SOUTHWAY LOUNGE

952 E 79TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Restaurant (TAVERN)

Inspection summary

SOUTHWAY LOUNGE has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 12, 2013. The most recent inspection, on January 9, 2014, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Cleaning and sanitizing and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 2, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 2, 2014. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on July 12, 2013. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 9, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 2, 2014. For example: PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CARPET STAINED, DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR IN SOME AREAS. MUST CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CARPET.
  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE, PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1228050 ON 07-12-2013 AND REPORT #920438 ON 12/06/13 NOT CORRECTED: #18-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY BEHIND THE BAR AREA UNDERNEATH BAR AND IN CABINETS, FOUND OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS. #24-3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, FAUCET DOES NOT REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS UNABLE TO FILL THE 3RD COMPARTMENT TO PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI UTENSILS. MUST CORRECT VIOLATIONS, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, WASH AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES, HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPAIR/REPLACE DIRTY AND STAINED CARPETING IN CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MENS AND LADIES WASHROOM DOORS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REAR OUTSIDE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, MUST KEEP DEBRIS AND CIGARETTE BUTTS OFF GROUND OUTSIDE REAR DOOR
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY BEHIND BAR AREA. 40-42 DROPPINGS NOTED.ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH BAR, UNDERNEATH COUNTER BY CABINETS AND INSIDE CABINETS, MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED OR INSECT PROOFED. DOOR NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY ALLOWING LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDES. HOLE IN DOOR WHERE LOCK WAS REMOVED. MUST REPAIR DOOR, MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, INSECT PROOF IT BY REPAIRING HOLE, AND MUST OBTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST PROVIDE SERVICE RECIPT AND PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AT NEXT VISIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. FAUCET DOES NOT REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. UNABLE TO FILL THE 3RD COMPARTMENT TO PROPERLY SANITIZE THE MULTI USE UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPAIR/REPLACE CARPETING IN CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MENS AND LADIES WASHROOM DOORS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT THIS TIME.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REAR OUTSIDE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, MUST KEEP DEBRIS AND CIGARETTE BUTTS OFF GROUND OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
  4. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN MENS AND LADIES WASHROOM TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. NO TOILET PAPER IN MENS ROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED SUPPLIES MUST SUPPLY SOAP, PAPERS TOWELS AND TOILET TISSUE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY BEHIND BAR AREA. 40-42 DROPPINGS NOTED. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED OR INSECT PROOFED. DOOR NOT ALIGNED PROPERLY ALLOWING LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDES. HOLE IN DOOR WHERE LOCK WAS REMOVED. MUST CORRECT DOOR AND MAINTAIN NO PEST CONTROL BOOK OR CONTRACT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY MUST PROVIDE SERVICE AND LOGBOOK FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY.
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. FAUCET DOES NOT REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS. UNABLE TO FILL THE 3RD COMPARTMENT TO PROPERLY SANITIZE THE MULTI USE UTENSILS. HOT WATER FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR. CAN NOT TURN OFF WATER. WATER CONTINUES TO STAY HOT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT FAUCET AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPAIR/REPLACE CARPETING IN CUSTOMER SERVING AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MENS AND LADIES WASHROOM DOORS IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT THIS TIME.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OUTSIDE AREA WITH OVER GROWN WEEDS AT FENCE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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