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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Steve's Lounge

13200 S Baltimore Ave

Last inspected Jun 27, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

6 inspections

Canvass

Jun 27, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDER WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED GRAYISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 27, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

May 2, 2024

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE THREE DOOR REACH IN COOLER SHELVING RUSTING. OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR DEEP CLEAN TO REMOVE ANY BUILDING RUST AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS AROUND TRAP DOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED CLUTTER OF CHRISTMAS TREE AND OTHER ITEMS IN THE WALK IN STORAGE AREA LOCATED AT THE BACK OF THE STAGE AREA IN THE BANQUET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR OUT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSTECT HARBORING.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN UTENISL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RPELACE AND MAINTAIN.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 2, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Dec 11, 2023

Pass w/ Conditions

1 recorded violation

notedCode 63Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FACILITY UPON REOPEN REINSPECTION REQUEST CONDUCTED ON 12/11/23 AT 8:45 A.M. LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN IS REMOVED FROM SAID OUTSIDE WINDOW. THE ORIGINAL CDPH LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN REMOVED FROM OUTSIDE FRONT (SOUTH FACING) WINDOW THAT WAS IN PLACE ON DECEMBER 06, 2023 AT 1:00 P.M.. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED DURING PREVIOUS INSPECTION THAT CDPH SUSPENSION SIGN SHALL NOT BE ALTERED, COVERED NOR REMOVED BY ANYONE NOT AUTHORIZED TO DO SO. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-050.) CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 11, 2023 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Dec 7, 2023

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

8-404.13 (B:3) : PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2586376 12/6/23 NOT CORRECTED #38-6-501.111 :STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 130 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN BAR AREA-ALONG LEDGES ON UNDERSIDE OF BAR.BASEMENT- ON OVERHEAD LEDGES LEADING DOWN STAIRS,ON STAIRCASE LEADING TO DIRT AREA AND MIXED IN WITH DIRT, SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/7/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 7, 2023 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Dec 6, 2023

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2585950 11/29/23 NOT CORRECTED #38-6-501.111 :STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 130 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN BAR AREA-ALONG LEDGES ON UNDERSIDE OF BAR AND ON RAILINGS IN LOWER CABINETS AT BAR.BASEMENT- ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE,ON BOTH LEDGES UNDERNEATH LEADING DOWN STAIRS,ON STAIRCASE LEADING TO DIRT AREA AND MIXED IN WITH DIRT, SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF BASEMENT,ON TOP OF PILLARS,ON TOP OF UNUSED CAMBRO. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/6/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 6, 2023 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Nov 29, 2023

Fail

1 recorded violation

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN BAR AREA-ALONG LEDGES ON UNDERSIDE OF BAR AND ON RAILINGS IN LOWER CABINETS AT BAR.BASEMENT- ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE,ON BOTH LEDGES UNDERNEATH LEADING DOWN STAIRS AND MIXED IN WITH DIRT, SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/29/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 29, 2023 · Original Source

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