Did Bottom Lounge pass its last health inspection?

Bottom Lounge at 1369-1375 W Lake St was inspected on Nov 5, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Bottom Lounge?

The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND VACUUM PACKAGED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) IN THE FREEZER WITHOUT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT T

What does "Risk 1 (High)" 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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Bottom Lounge

1369-1375 W Lake St, Chicago 60607 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Nov 5, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 5, 2025

#29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND VACUUM PACKAGED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) IN THE FREEZER WITHOUT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE MACHINE UNTIL A HACCP PLAN HAS BEEN APPROVED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
#32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND VACUUM PACKAGED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) IN THE FREEZER WITHOUT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE MACHINE UNTIL A HACCP PLAN HAS BEEN APPROVED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES AND FLUSH OUT THE DRAINS AT ALL BARS.
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Nov 5, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 8, 2024	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 3, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
May 17, 2023	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 25, 2023	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 8, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 26, 2022	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
May 14, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 30, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 20, 2017	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 29, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 17, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 10, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 16, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 11, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 4, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 12, 2014	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 4, 2013	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 25, 2013	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 8, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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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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Bottom Lounge — questions

Did Bottom Lounge pass its last health inspection?: Bottom Lounge at 1369-1375 W Lake St was inspected on Nov 5, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 20 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Bottom Lounge?: The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND VACUUM PACKAGED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) IN THE FREEZER WITHOUT A CDPH APPROVED HACCP PLAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT T
What does "Risk 1 (High)" 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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