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Calo Lounge, Inc.

(Also Known As: Calo Lounge)

5341-5343 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60640

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Bar

📍 Neighborhood: Uptown

License #: 1245300

20
Total Inspections
17
Passed
0
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 23, 2025 Inspection

September 23, 2025• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR CUSTOMER RESTROOMS IN MAIN DINING AREA.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 20, 2024 Inspection

November 20, 2024• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND (2) BARS(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 13, 2023 Inspection

July 13, 2023• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE MAINCOOK LINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE H...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 19, 2022 Inspection

August 19, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING LIQUID SPILL ON FLOOR AT PARTY ROOM BAR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 14, 2021 Inspection

October 14, 2021• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOT ALL FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN DRY STORAGE AND KITCHEN ARE LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH A COMMON NAME(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 1, 2020 Inspection

April 1, 2020• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOOD SOLD: STEAK, HAMBURGERS, AND SALMON. PRIORITY FOUND...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 10, 2019 Inspection

January 10, 2019• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN AP...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 23, 2018 Inspection

January 23, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 20, 2017 Inspection

July 20, 2017• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BASEMENT BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 11, 2017 Inspection

May 11, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO DRAIN HOSE PROVIDED AT POP GUN HOLDER AT SECOND BAR(PARTY ROOM),INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON EACH POP GU...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 29, 2016 Inspection

November 29, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS NEED A LABEL INDICATING NAME OF PRODUCT NAME OF INGREDIENTS NAME OF A...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 9, 2016 Inspection

May 9, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE ICE BIN AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE MAIN BAR. RIPPED O...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 17, 2015 Inspection

November 17, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR WALLS, CONDENSER, AND DRAPES OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTR...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 30, 2015 Inspection

March 30, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD ON THE REAR HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PRO...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 26, 2014 Inspection

March 26, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 30lbs OF COOKED RIBS AT TEMP...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 29, 2013 Inspection

January 29, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS INSIDE MEAT/SEAFOOD WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN COVERS.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 26, 2012 Inspection

March 26, 2012• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE LID FOR THE LARGE ICE BIN BEHIND THE MAIN BAR.PROVIDE SODA GUN HOLDER TO STORE SODA GUN DISPEN...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 6, 2011 Inspection

April 6, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL BUL...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 26, 2010 Inspection

May 26, 2010• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.//SOME FOO...(+7 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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