What is United Club Lounge's health inspection score?

United Club Lounge has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was United Club Lounge last inspected?

United Club Lounge was last inspected on October 30, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does United Club Lounge have?

United Club Lounge has 17 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is United Club Lounge safe to eat at?

Yes, United Club Lounge has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

United Club Lounge

Name: United Club Lounge
Address: 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, 60666
Rating: 89

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/30/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #994 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Oct 30, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.1

Avg Violations

5 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+15 pts

100

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

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, IL 60666

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec

Aug 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Apr

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Apr

Oct 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 License

Oct 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Basic

3 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM MAINTAINING IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 65.1F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WASHBOWL SINK AT PROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEAR BAR USED TO PRODUCE ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2615825 DATED 4/16/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−22 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
INADEQUATE UTENSIL SANITIZING. UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE READING 150F, INSTEAD OF THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 160F. ADDITIONALLY, WARE WASHING MACHINE SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE IS NOT OPERATIONAL, READING 0. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE MUST BE 160F OR ABOVE AND SANITIZING RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUGE OPERATING PROPERLY.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED WET FLOORS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. NOTED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS.

Base deductions−18 pts

Nov 24

Canvass 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
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED SIDE EXIT DOOR TO THE HALL WAY COMMON AREA NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 pts

Aug 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (BAR AREAS,EMPLOYEE WASHROOM).
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NEAR THE BAR.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−27 pts

Dec 22

License InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS NEEDED IN BAR AREA ON EACH SIDE OF HAND SINKS TO PROTECT ADJACENT DUMP SINKS AND DRAINBOARDS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER INTAKE LINE OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING 2 COFFEE MACHINES AND 2 CAPPUCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINES.INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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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