What is Seven Lounge's health inspection score?

Seven Lounge has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Seven Lounge last inspected?

Seven Lounge was last inspected on June 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Seven Lounge have?

Seven Lounge has 28 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Seven Lounge safe to eat at?

Seven Lounge has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Seven Lounge

Name: Seven Lounge
Address: 3124 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 77

3124 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Jun 6, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

30%

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-12 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-11 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

3124 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago, IL 60634

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

4 basic

Oct

Nov 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Sep 2023

3 inspections

4 high priority

4 basic

Sep

Sep 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Oct

Jun 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

4 Canvass3 Non-Inspection3 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Basic

3 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL BARS, AND IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED REAR ICE MACHINE WITH A THICK BUILD-UP OF BLACK, BROWN, AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON TOP INTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIOR SHEILD DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED BELOW THE ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Base deductions−22 pts

Jun 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-602.11(B-E)--OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Basic (2)

−4 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
5-403.12--OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE CONNECTED FROM BAR COUNTER GOING INTO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR LOUNGE. MUST CLOSE DRAIN OR RELOCATE DRAIN PIPE INTO APPROVED DRAIN SOURCE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17--OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CANS IN ALL WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

69/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKUP INSIDE OF TWO COMPARTMENTS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(BAR LOUNGE) WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE CONNECTED FROM BAR COUNTER GOING INTO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR LOUNGE. MUST CLOSE DRAIN OR RELOCATE DRAIN PIPE INTO APPROVED DRAIN SOURCE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CANS IN ALL WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High3 Basic

7 total3 risk factors

39/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED VOMIT AND DIARRHTEA CLEAN UP KIT INCOMPLETE. VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ONLY HAD EMPTY SPRAY BOTTLE DURING INSPECTION AND NO PROCEDURE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS WELL AS PROCEDURE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 70F AT HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED AT RED ROOM BAR AND REAR TOILET ROOMS. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11/4/2022, REPORT #2566554. #58--FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM 11/4/2022, REPORT #2566554. MUST POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−46 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Sep 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOUND NO LIDS FOR ICE BINS AT ALL BARS.MUST PROVIDE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND NO EXHAUST VENT FOR 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High4 Basic

6 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING−10
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2

Base deductions−28 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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