RestaurantLicence 2304532

Vintage Lounge

1447-1449 W Taylor St, Chicago 60607

Latest verdictConditionalJul 1, 2026 · 3 months ago

Inspections17since Jun 18, 2014

Fail rate31.3%5 of 16 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass56%
Conditional13%
Fail31%

17 inspections from 2014 to 2026 · hover a mark

201620182020202220242026

ConditionalJul 1, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 9
  No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
  Observed food hanlder using bare hands to assemble multiple hamburger patties, buns, lettuce, and place on customers plates for service. All discarded and denatured at this time. Approx 5lbs $50 value. Bare hand contact with ready to eat foods is prohibited. Instd to use gloves, tongs, etc. Citation issued 7-38-010 priority
2. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Dry storage, spices, and cooking oil stored in mechanical room. Food storage in mechanical room is prohibited, instd to remove said items and store in proper area and maintain
3. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Knives improperly stored in mechanical room inbetween shelf and wall. Multi-use equipment stored in mechanical room. Knives and equipment may not be stored in mechanical room. Instd to remove from mechanical room and store in proper location. Ice scoop improperly stored in open wire rack with scoop touching exterior of ice machine. Instd to store ice scoop in protected manner at all times
4. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Improper stoppers for bar 3-compartment sink, using plastic wrap. Instd to use proper stoppers and maintain
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Hole in ceiling in prep area. Instd to repair and maintain
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Standing water in various areas of basement (front of ice machine, utiliy sink, beer cooler, and mechanical room. Instd to maintain floor clean and dry
PassFeb 5, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 35
  Approved thawing methods used
  Observed facility not meeting thawing requirements. Food handler thawing frozen chicken in one compartment prep sink sitting in stagnant hot water. Informed food handler of proper thawing methods (must utilize running water with enough volatility when thawing). Must meet proper thawing requirements and maintain. The manager disposed of 5 lbs of chicken at a cost of 40 lbs.
2. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed womens restrooms are missing covered receptacles. Instructed to provide and maintain.
3. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.
PassJan 8, 2024ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed missing handwashing signage at all restrooms and all prep handwash sinks. Instructed to provide and maintain.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Noted no labels for bulk storage containers (flour and sugar). The instructed person in charge of all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with the contents' names.
3. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  The observed plates are not inverted. Instructed to invert plates after sanitizing and air drying.
PassJun 13, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-202.15 observed the outdoor beverage bar not fully enclosed. Observed no walls or cover provided for the bar protecting the equipment and sinks from environmental contamination. Instructed to install walls from floor to ceiling all around the bar that are durable and smooth, or provide a durable cover. During non-operating hours and periods of inclement weather, the food preparation equipment, including equipment used for dispensing, shall be protected from contamination in a method approved by cdph.
FailJun 6, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing sink in the basement dishwashing/prep area that allows for convenient use by employees. Instructed management that a handwashing sink must be located inside this area to allow for convenient use by employees. Must install a handwashing sink in said area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation isuued.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed the basement prep area handwashing sink and the basement men's washroom handwashing sinks without hot water. Observed water temperatures at 50f-75f. Instructed management to provide hot water at 100f-120f at all handwashing sinks. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Sinks have been adjusted at the time of inspection, and now all provide hot water at 100f-110f.
3. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Observed an incomplete consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods - the advisory is missing a disclosure statement. Instructed management to add a disclosure statement to the current advisory that says, "items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients. " priority foundation 7-38-005.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed a hole in the ceiling directly outside of the basement prep area walk-in cooler. Must repair hole and maintain.
5. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Noted a previous core violation from 6/15/2022 report #2559391 not corrected: violation #47 (4-101.19) observed raw wooden shelving used in storage room in basement where plates are being stored. Must properly seal or paint shelves. Must correct previous core violations. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
PassJun 15, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  3-302.12--must label bulk food storage containers in basement storage room to properly identify food items.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  4-101.19-observed raw wooden shelving used in storage room in basement where plates are being stored. Must properly seal or paint shelves.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  6-303.11-observed light fixture broken above dish machine. Must repair with operable lighting.
FailJun 7, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide verification for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.
2. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed raw burger patties at improper cold holding temperature at 47.4f. Also observed the following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperature. Steak meat found at 46.9f, spinach found at 45.1f, raw chicken found at 45.3f, chicken wings found at 48.5f, bacon found at 47.1f and eggs found at 44.2f. Tcs foods must be held at 41.0f or below inside of a cold holding unit. Food has been discarded and denatured. All food weighing approximately 50 lbs at a cost of $200.00. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Observed no consumer advisory for raw or undercooked foods (burgers & eggs). Instructed to identify (disclosure) such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement (reminder) that says: "consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005.
4. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Must label bulk food storage containers in basement storage room to properly identify food items.
5. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed raw wooden shelving used in storage room in basement where plates are being stored. Must properly seal or paint shelves.
6. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed light fixture broken above dish machine. Must repair with operable lighting.
ConditionalJan 17, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  No vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that a vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
3. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Observed no disclosure or reminder statement on printed menu; must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Instructed to clean floor drain in kitchen by dishmachine.
5. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Instructed to clean vent fan in mens washroom in the basement and womens washroom on first floor.
6. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Instructed the person in charge that all city of Chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.
No verdictJan 14, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
PassJun 14, 2018CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Detail clean dust from floors throughout premises.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Must complete unfinished walls throughout, and seal holes. Instructed to maintain.
3. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Must remove construction materials from throughout premises.
PassAug 21, 2017CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Rusty wire shelving basement prep cooler, instructed to reseal or replace,
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Wall in poor repair kitchen, missing panel, instructed to repair,
3. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Dry storage/prep area in basement without exposed hand sink, instructed to provide or remove cutting board and prep table,
PassApr 27, 2016CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Raw wood shelves in storage room. Instd to seal/paint same so as surface to be smooth, even, easily cleanable surface.
2. 42
  Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
  Food handler not wearing hair restraint. Instd to do so.
3. 45
  Food handler requirements met
  Food handler requirements not met. Instd to provide proper records, logs.
PassOct 28, 2015Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 30
  Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
  Observed bulk food container with flour inside without the proper label located in the rear of the food prep area. Instructed to properly label all foods that are outside of the original packaging and maintain.
2. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Observed ice accumulation in the freezer located in the dry storage area. Instructed to remove ice and maintain.
3. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Observed the inside of the following equipment must be cleaned; stove, all fryers and panini grill to remove grease debris, all located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed deep dark grooves on the cutting board attached to the prep cooler located in the food prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.
4. 43
  Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
  Observed a ice scoop being stored in the ice bin behind the bar located on the first floor. Instructed to properly store all ice scoops in the ice scoop dispensors and maintain.
FailOct 13, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
  Observed interior of ice machine with black mold and pink slime located in the dry storage area. Instructed to empty ice, clean and sanitize, and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
2. 30
  Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
  Observed bulk food container with flour inside without the proper label located in the rear of the food prep area. Instructed to properly label all foods that are outside of the original packaging and maintain.
3. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Observed ice accumulation in the freezer located in the dry storage area. Instructed to remove ice and maintain.
4. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Observed the inside of the following equipment must be cleaned; stove, all fryers and panini grill to remove grease debris, all located in the food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed deep dark grooves on the cutting board attached to the prep cooler located in the food prep area. Instructed to replace and maintain.
5. 43
  Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
  Observed a ice scoop being stored in the ice bin behind the bar located on the first floor. Instructed to properly store all ice scoops in the ice scoop dispensors and maintain.
PassJul 25, 2014License Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Must replace worn rubber gaskets at the doors of the remaining prep cooler.
2. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Must seal raw wood around wash bowl in the rear small bar area.
3. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Must seal holes around the pipes underneath the exposed hand sink in the rear small bar area.
4. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Must repair the 1st wash bowl from the entrance in the men's basement washroom. Must also repair the second wash bowl from the entrance in the women's basement washroom.
5. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Must remove unnecessary items in basement storage areas and better organize remaining items. Provide additional storage racks to properly store all items 6 inches off the floor.
6. 43
  Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
  Must provide sanitary containers to store all ice dispensing utensils.
FailJun 30, 2014LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  Facilities to maintain proper temperature
  Prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature. Must repair cooler so that it maintain 40 degrees f and below.
2. 11
  Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
  Must install a hand sink in the rear small bar area.
3. 31
  Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
  Invert all multi-use items in storage areas and in kitchen.
4. 32
  Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
  Must replace worn rubber gaskets at the doors of the remaining prep cooler. Must provide covers for all consumable ice bins behind bar areas.
5. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Must detail clean vent covers in first floor washroom.
6. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Must install/repair ventilation in all three basement washrooms. Must repair the 1st wash bowl from the entrance in the men's basement washroom. Must also repair the second wash bowl from the entrance in the women's basement washroom.
7. 41
  Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
  Must remove unnecessary items in basement storage areas and better organize remaining items. Provide additional storage racks to properly store all items 6 inches off the floor.
8. 42
  Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
  All food handlers must wear hair restraints.
9. 43
  Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
  Must provide sanitary containers to store all ice dispensing utensils.
FailJun 18, 2014LicenseRisk 1 (High)

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

327×
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
554×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
384×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
434×
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
353×
Approved thawing methods used
103×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
373×
Food properly labeled; original container
253×
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2304532 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.