What is American Airlines Admirals Lounge's health inspection score?

American Airlines Admirals Lounge has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was American Airlines Admirals Lounge last inspected?

American Airlines Admirals Lounge was last inspected on February 10, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does American Airlines Admirals Lounge have?

American Airlines Admirals Lounge has 23 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is American Airlines Admirals Lounge safe to eat at?

Yes, American Airlines Admirals Lounge has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does American Airlines Admirals Lounge serve?

American Airlines Admirals Lounge serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

American Airlines Admirals Lounge

Name: American Airlines Admirals Lounge
Address: 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, 60666
Rating: 88

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/10/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Feb 10, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (88/100) 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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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Oct

May 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Dec

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Inspection History

7 records on file

6 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med

2 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED DISH MACHINE ON 3RD FLOOR ADMIRAL'S CLUB BAR AREA WITH A FINAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES A MINIMUM SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO SERVICE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS CANNOLI FILLING HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 60 F. CANNOLI FILLING IS DAIRY BASED AND MUST BE KEPT COLD. NO TEMP LOG ENTRIES WERE MADE FOR CANNOLI FLLING MANAGER STATED THEY WILL START WRITTING IT DOWN. MANAGER DISCARDED 10 POUNDS OF CANNOLI WITH CREAM FILLING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−15 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RINSE GAUGE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR "FLAGSHIP LOUNGE" KITCHEN IS HARD TO READ. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE IN 2ND FLOOR "FLAGSHIP LOUNGE" KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE FINAL RINSE HIGH TEMERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE TO BE AT 198F.(NORMAL RANGE 180F TO 194F). INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINED AND READING BETWEEN I80F TO 194F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF ASSORTED TCS FOOD ITEMS AT HOT THE BUFFET LINE TO BE IMPROPER:-SAUSAGE 124.6F, EGGS 128.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:- CHIA OATMEAL 65.4F, EGGS 55.3F, FRIUTS 47.8F, VEGGIE SALAD 48.1F, YOGURT 49.5, PASTA 45.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $253.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. ABOVE VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE U-JOINT OF THE HEAND WASHING MACHINE AT THE 3 FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−22 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT OF THE SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-PANEER CHEESE 50.3F, PASTA 48.7F, RICE 48F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 36 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $107.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

Base deductions−9 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FLAGSHIP CLUB. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med6 Basic

10 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO A BAR ON WHEELS BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA EMPLOYEE MAKING DRINKS FOR CUSTOMERS AT THIS TIME LOCATED AT FRONT NEAR THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE (FLAGSHIP CLUB).A HAND SINK IS REQUIRED IN,OR IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO,ALL FOOD/BEVERAGE DISPENSING AREA (INCLUDING BAR AREAS) OR COMPLETELY REMOVE SAID BAR OPERATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c),CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE ADMIRALS CLUB NEAR THE BUFFET SELF SERVICE AREA.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA (ADMIRALS CLUB).OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 44.6F-48.7F,GUACAMOLE AT 47.3F,SOUR CREAM 46.5F.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5#'S OF FOOD WORTH $100.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE BAR AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND HALLWAY LEADING TO THE WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE (ADMIRALS CLUB).ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FLAGSHIP CLUB. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER PROVIDED AT THE 4-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR LOCATED IN THE (ADMIRALS CLUB);WATER TEMPERATURE AT 71.4F AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED PLUMBER FOR SERVICE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON ENTIRE SALAMANDER COOKING UNIT LOCATED IN THE (FLAGSHIP CLUB) AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT THE HAND SINK INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE MENS WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE (ADMIRALS CLUB).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLED DEBRIS INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AT BAR AREA LOCATED IN THE (ADMIRALS CLUB) AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD-UP ON EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN THE (ADMIRALS CLUB)AND CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−42 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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