SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CROSBY'S KITCHEN.

YOUR CALL. 55/100

3455-3457 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 5, 2025 · passed

13 of 19 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
13 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
90
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Aug 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 5
2025
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 18
2025
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE 2-DOOR MEAT PREP COOLER. OBSERVED RAW STEAK AT 46.2F, FRESH FISH 47.7F AND FRESH SALMON AT 47.7F. ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE FRONT SALAD PREP COOLER. DICED TOMATOES AT 51.5F, TOMATOE RED SAUCE AT 54.8F, CHEESES AT 56.1F, RANCH DREESING 54.6F, CORN AT 57.4F, HOME MADE DRESSINGS AT 56.1F, SPINASH ARTICHOKE AT 56.7. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 32# OF FOOD VALUE OF $120. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF 2-DOOR SALAD PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 57.6F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERTAURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. COLD HOLDING UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG REMOVAL AND MUST NOT USE COOLER UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE BINS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A GOOD REAPIR AT ALL TIMES.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 28
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BUCKETS OF PRODUCE AND SAUCES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA OF CROSBY'S. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS IN DRY STORAGE BINS IN BASEMENT WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH ITEMS IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS TO WITH HANDLES NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS.

MAY 21
2024
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (NEXT TO BAR). MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN PREP AREA SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD SPRINKLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD SPRINKLERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

APR 17
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (TOP PART AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF VARIOUS REACH-IN COOLERS. REPAIR/REPLACE

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GRASE INSIDE THE CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CAULKING BROKEN WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE BEHIND SCRAPE SINK ATTACHED AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE.REPAIR ISSUE

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AUG 5
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-HAMBURGER 45.3F, SALMON 50.4F, FISH 48F, STEAK 60.6F, TURKEY BURGERS 51.6F, POTATOES 45.4F SHRIMP 46F. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 45 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND SERVING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH CHICKEN SPICE CONDIMEN SPILL AND FLOORS ALONG BALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

APR 20
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

NOTED EMPLOYEE, WHILE WEARING GLOVES, PERFORMED THE FOLLOWING:- -WENT THE THE DISHWASHING AREA AND BACK THEN CONTINUED TO PREP WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR CHANGING GLOVES. -DISHED COTTAGE CHEESE IN THE GLOVE AND SERVED IT ON A BOND FOR CUSTOMERS -I USED THE WIPE CLOTH TO WIPE THE SERVICE COOLER PREP COUNTERTOP AND CONTINUED TO PREP. ALL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE POLICY OF USING GLOVES. MUST CHANGE GLOVES AND HANDS WASHED WHEN MOVING FROM THE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AREA AND WHEN CHANGING TASKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

NOTED SHELLFISH (MUSSELSAND CLAMS)IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TAGS AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO HAVE TAGS ATTACHED TO THE EACH BATCH UNTIL THE LAST PRODUCT IS USED, AND THEN MUST STORE THE TAGGS FOR AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS IN A FOLDER. ALL UNTAGGED ITEMS ARE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED A PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE.(ICE USED FOR CONSUMER CONSUMPTION) INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINES UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND SERVING AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND FLOOR DRAINS, ESPECIALLY AT THE DISHWASHING AREA, THE DRAINS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR, AND DRAIN BY THE ICE MACHINE ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE BAR FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

OCT 28
2021
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

SOME UPPER AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WERE NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SOLO CUPS AS FOOD LADLES. FOOD SCOOPS STORED INSIDE FOODS MUST HAVE A HANDLE THAT IS INVERTED FROM THE FOODS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED PEELING PLASTIC USED AS METAL PROTECTION ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED THE TOP OF THE SAME MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK FOR THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH AREA THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.----FLOOR BEHIND THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED A SOILED MOP HEAD STORED IMPROPERLY INSIDE A BUCKET IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE MAINTENANCE TOOLS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED BASEMENT TOOL CLOSET WITH STORED ITEMS AND CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE CLOSET.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED ON SHELVING BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA.

AUG 12
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN CAN OPENER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

OCT 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT MAIN KITCHEN WERE RAW,COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOOD AREA HANDLED,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK AT SAID AREA.PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALFacility Condition
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

FOUND 20 EACH FRESH CLAMS STORED IN A CONTAINER INSIDE THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER,NO IDENTIFICATION SHELL FISH TAG PROVIDED WITH PRODUCT AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER SHELL FISH TAG MUST REMAIN WITH PRODUCT UNTIL IS FINISHED,MUST KEEP SAID SHELL FISH TAG FOR 90 DAY ,ON SITE.CHEF DISCARDED PRODUCT. POUNDS (20 EACH,VALUE 6 DOLLARS PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:1/2 GALLON OF CHOCOLATE MILK AT TEMP OF 44.2F ,STORED INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER IN PREP AREA; 10 POUNDS OF MASHED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 55.6F(VALUE $15); 8 POUNDS OF COOKED PULLED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46.6F(VALUE $25)(BOTH PRODUCTS WAS COOKED ON 10-23-19) STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 18,VALUE 40. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PRE SET TABLES UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED,MUST COVER OR INVERT UTENSILS

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BLACK MILK CRATES ARE USED FOR ELEVATION OF FOOD ALSO TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS AND NON-FOOD ITEMS INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH RAISED SHELF,6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS IN BOTH PREP AREA,REPAIR/REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NO HANDLES PROVIDED AT LIDS OF DISPLAY PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN(WEST SITE),REPLACE

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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS INCLUDED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS WITH BLACK SURFACE AND EXCESS CUTS,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. REFINISH/REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESS DEBRIS ON PIPES AND SODA/ BEER PLASTIC WRAPS UNDER THE BAR, MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF CABINET,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES BY THE HANDWASHING SINK AT DISH ROOM,RE-GROUT SAID FLOOR TILES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,IN KITCHEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 8
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012A.MUST PROVIDE.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND SOME READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(SPINACH DIP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 8
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED THE PAINT TO BE FLAKING AND CHIPPING ON THE RIGHT EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE ROTISSERIE OVEN. MUST REPAIR THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (BAG, JACKET) BEING STORED ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS OR AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.

MAY 27
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, OTHER ASSORTED DEBRIS MATERIALS. UNDER ALL POT AND PAN STORAGE IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND THE ROTISSERIE. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DOUBLE STACKED CONVECTION OVENS IN THE KITCHEN FOUND WITH 11 KILOWATTS MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION.

MAY 19
2016
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. COOK OBSERVED HANDLING READY TO EAT TOAST BURGER BUN WITH BARE HANDS. WHEN COOKED NOTICED MY PRESENCE, HE THEN PUT ON LATEX GLOVES LOCATED ON THE COOKS LINE WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. BURGER BUN DISCARDED AND REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES, WASHING HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER EACH GLOVE USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM BOOTH SEATS, UNDER THE SEAT CUSHIONS IN A HOLLOWED SPACE. HOLLOWED SPACES ALSO BEING USED FOR STORAGE OF NUMEROUS ENVELOPES AND CARDBOARD BOXES OF OFFICE PAPER DOCUMENTS ALSO CONTAINING DROPPINGS AND EVIDENCE OF NESTING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REMOVE ALL STORED ITEMS FROM INSIDE ALL BOOTH SEATS.SEAL ANY HOLES AND OPENINGS NOTED DURING CLEANING. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALFood Temperature
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NO HOT WATER AT SECOND WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS. FAUCET PROVIDES MIXED HOT AND COLD WATER. TEMPERATURE FOUND TO BE 73.4F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD MIXED RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM AT 85F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, OTHER ASSORTED DEBRIS MATERIALS. BEHIND COOKS LINE GRILL, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA, UNDER ALL POT AND PAN STORAGE IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, WALK-IN COOLER, BASEMENT PREP BEHIND PREP TABLES AND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE BASEMENT PREP AROUND CEILING PIPING. MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST SEAL/REPLACE ALL.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL UNUSED ITEMS SUCH AS OLD GARDEN HOSES, METAL, WOOD AND DRIED LEAVES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR WALKWAY AND SIDE OF BUILDING NEXT TO REAR EXIT/ENTRANCE. CARDBOARD BOXES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM FLOORS.

AUG 5
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 24
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AWAY FROM THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDSINK AND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT NEAR THE FOOD LINE ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE SODA NOZZLES AT THE FRONT BAR REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

JUL 31
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA..

MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AND PREP TABLE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND WASHSINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND SINKS MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 20
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING RACKS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND 1 CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARAION AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.(POTS,PANS,ETC.)

AUG 9
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT BAR AND REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINKS ON RIGHT SIDES OF BOTH.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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