What is Uptown Lounge's health inspection score?

Uptown Lounge has a SafeDine safety score of 58 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Uptown Lounge last inspected?

Uptown Lounge was last inspected on November 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Uptown Lounge have?

Uptown Lounge has 9 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Uptown Lounge safe to eat at?

Uptown Lounge has a safety score of 58/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Uptown Lounge

Name: Uptown Lounge
Address: 1136-1140 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 58

1136-1140 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/25/2025

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Uptown

Ranked #545 of 751 in Uptown

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Nov 25, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.5

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

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 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

+39 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 66/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (58/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH MEN AND WOMENS RESTROOMS UPSTAIRS IN THE MAIN LOUNGE AREA.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED ICE IN THE ICE BIN IN THE BAR UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER OR LID FOR ICE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINAITON.

Base deductions−12 pts

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionOut of Business

3 High1 Med3 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

49/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (COFFEE DRINKS THAT CONTAIN MILKS, HEAVY CREAMS, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN BOTH MEN AND WOMENS RESTROOMS UPSTAIRS IN THE MAIN LOUNGE AREA.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL BAR AND COFFEE REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE BAR AREA.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED ICE IN THE ICE BIN IN THE BAR UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER OR LID FOR ICE TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINAITON.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER (QUAT) BEING USED FOR SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Base deductions−41 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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