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Black Cat Lounge

1640 W 115th St, Chicago 60643 · Risk 3 (Low)

Pass

Most recent result

Nov 28, 2023

8

Inspections on record

4

Times passed

3

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 28, 2023

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNS.
  2. #43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE SIDE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN A CLEAN BIN OR HANDLE UP INSIDE THE ICE BIN.
  3. #48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
  4. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Nov 28, 2023ComplaintPassRisk 3 (Low)
Nov 27, 2023Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 3 (Low)
May 2, 2019Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 3 (Low)
Apr 25, 2019ComplaintFailRisk 3 (Low)
Mar 7, 2018Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 3 (Low)
Feb 27, 2018ComplaintFailRisk 3 (Low)
Apr 22, 2015Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 3 (Low)
Apr 13, 2015ComplaintFailRisk 3 (Low)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Black Cat Lounge — questions

Did Black Cat Lounge pass its last health inspection?
Black Cat Lounge at 1640 W 115th St was inspected on Nov 28, 2023 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 8 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Black Cat Lounge?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT THE WASHBOWLS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNS.
What does "Risk 3 (Low)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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