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Calo Lounge, Inc.

5341-5343 N Clark St, Chicago 60640 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Sep 23, 2025

20

Inspections on record

17

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Sep 23, 2025

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR CUSTOMER RESTROOMS IN MAIN DINING AREA.
  2. #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK RESIDUE ON THE EDGE OF PANEL INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MANINTAIN.
  3. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED BOTH BACK DOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL DOORS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
  4. #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AND DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PORTOECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Sep 23, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 20, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 13, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 19, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 14, 2021CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 15, 2020ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 1, 2020CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 10, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 23, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 20, 2017ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
May 11, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 29, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 9, 2016CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 17, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 30, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 26, 2014CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 29, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 26, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 6, 2011CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
May 26, 2010CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)

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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Calo Lounge, Inc. — questions

Did Calo Lounge, Inc. pass its last health inspection?
Calo Lounge, Inc. at 5341-5343 N Clark St was inspected on Sep 23, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Calo Lounge, Inc.?
The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR CUSTOMER RESTROOMS IN MAIN DINING AREA.
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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