What is Calo Lounge, Inc.'s health inspection score?

Calo Lounge, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 65 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Calo Lounge, Inc. last inspected?

Calo Lounge, Inc. was last inspected on September 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Calo Lounge, Inc. have?

Calo Lounge, Inc. has 16 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Calo Lounge, Inc. safe to eat at?

Calo Lounge, Inc. has a safety score of 65/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Calo Lounge, Inc.

Name: Calo Lounge, Inc.
Address: 5341-5343 N CLARK ST, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 65

5341-5343 N CLARK ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 9/23/2025

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0Fair

Uptown

Ranked #473 of 745 in Uptown

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Sep 23, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-17 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

5341-5343 N CLARK ST, Chicago, IL 60640

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Nov

Sep 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR CUSTOMER RESTROOMS IN MAIN DINING AREA.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.

Base deductions−27 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND (2) BARS

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA (BY THE WALK-IN COOLER)
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND THE BAR (PARTY ROOM).

Base deductions−16 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 High4 Basic

6 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE MAINCOOK LINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SHELVING UNIT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AT THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS IN THE BOTH TOILET ROOMS IN THE PARTY ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COVER AS WALLS SHOULD BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−28 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STANDING LIQUID SPILL ON FLOOR AT PARTY ROOM BAR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−4 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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