CROSSROADS PUBLIC HOUSE.
2630 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 22018PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALKING COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
OBSERRVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EAQUIPMENT AND ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS, DISHWASHING AREA/ KITCHEN AREA, BACK SERVICE STATION AND FRONT BARS AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED DIRT FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DISHWASHING AREA AND BAR AREAS. MUST CLEANA ND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CELING IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATIO ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND DIRT ON CEILING IN DINING AREA AND FRONT AND SIDE BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS DRAING SLOW IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT BAT AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON FRONT SIDE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. MUST CLEAN SEAL OR REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
MAR 212018FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 3/4 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR ALSO OBSERVED EMPLYEE BACK ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 7/12/17 REPORT#1955769 NOT CORRECTED. 32 NOTED SHELVING RUSTING AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. 33 NOTED FAN GUARDS IN REACH-IN COOLER DIRTY AT PIZZA PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEANFAN GUARDS. OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED ADJACENT TO DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW AND CLEAN TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. 36 LIGHT BALLAST ABOVE PIZZA PREPARATION AREA NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE FLOURESENT BALLAST SO PROPER LIGHTING CAN BE DISPENSED. 38 NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALKING COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OVERSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DARK GROOVES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERRVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EAQUIPMENT AND ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS, DISHWASHING AREA/ KITCHEN AREA, BACK SERVICE STATION AND FRONT BARS AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DISHWASHING AREA AND BAR AREAS. MUST CLEANA ND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CELING IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATIO ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND DIRT ON CEILING IN DINING AREA AND FRONT AND SIDE BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS DRAING SLOW IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT BAT AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON FRONT SIDE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN PREP COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. MUST CLEAN SEAL OR REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
JUL 122017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED SHELVING RUSTING AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
NOTED FAN GUARDS IN REACH-IN COOLER DIRTY AT PIZZA PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEANFAN GUARDS. OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED ADJACENT TO DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW AND CLEAN TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER.
LIGHT BALLAST ABOVE PIZZA PREPARATION AREA NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE FLOURESENT BALLAST SO PROPER LIGHTING CAN BE DISPENSED.
NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
AUG 262016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD REDSIDUE AND STAINS IN THE DRAWERS AND THE GASKETS OF THE COOK LINE DRAWER COOLER. NOTED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES OF THE FRYER, THE SIDE OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND THE TOP OF THE TABLE HOLDING THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION THAT 2 OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE KITCHEN WERE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
AUG 182016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE BOTTOM OF THE 2ND BASIN OF THE SIDE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
OBSERVED FOOD REDSIDUE AND STAINS IN THE DRAWERS AND THE GASKETS OF THE COOK LINE DRAWER COOLER. NOTED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES OF THE FRYER, THE SIDE OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND THE TOP OF THE TABLE HOLDING THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION THAT 2 OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE KITCHEN WERE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
NOTED THAT THE SIDE BAR HAND SINK DRAIN IS SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN. NOTED THAT THE SIDE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
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MAY 82015PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS INSIDE BEER COOLER REMOVE ALL RUST FROM INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED ALL BEER COOLERS WITH UNCLEAN STANDING WATER AT BASE OF COOLERS. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL INTERIOR OF ALL BEER COOLERS AND MAINTIAN IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.
OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SODA SYRUP ON FLOOR UNDER SODA SYRUP STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED. CELAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
OBSERVED ALL HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL HOODS.
OBSERVED BROKEN EQUIPMENT OF REACH IN FREEZER AT COOKING LINE, REACH IN FREEZER NEAR DRY STORAGE AND EXCESS REFRIGERATION UNITS IN SMALL BAR. REMOVE /REPAIR ALL UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE
MAR 102014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS CHILI IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 83.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE REHEATED TO 165F THEN HELD HOT AT 140F OR ABOVE. CHILI DISCARDED MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $30.00. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
PREPARED CHILI IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL OTHER PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
DIRTY WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
FRONT BAR FLOOR TILES CRACKED, IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE/RESEAL. FLOOR UNDER MAIN BAR DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. CERAMIC FLOOR BASEBOARD AT REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR MISSING. MUST REPLACE.ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
LEAK UNDER THE FRONT BAR AND KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINKS. LEAK FROM AUTOMATIC CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR. EXTREMELY DIRTY MOP SINK. DIRTY, STAINED MAIN BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL.
JUN 182013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
. MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD TILES AT REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MENS WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
JUN 102013FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS ON PREMISES. LAST SERVICE REPORT DATED FROM 09/2012. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FRONT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER NOZZLE DOES NOT TURN ON. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER.KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE DOES NOT DISPENSE WATER FROM NOZZLE. WATER DISPENSED THROUGH WALL MOUNTED SOAP SYSTEM THAT DOES NOT REACH ALL BASINS OF SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER THROUGH NOZZLE TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF SINK. NO HOT WATER AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-6-11 NOT CORRECTED.#33-PLASTIC DISH RACKS FOR MACHINE BLACKENED WITH DIRT. INTERIOR UNUSED COOLER FOR STORAGE DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE/CLEAN.#34- FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT,FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN: UNDER BOTH BARS, THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER DISH MACHINE. MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM AND IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR ALL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
KNIFE FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOLERS ON COOKS LINE.
METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING FOR CLEAN DISHES AT DISH MACHINE WITH GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
RAW WOODEN WALL AT WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. SEVERAL OPEN CREVICES IN METAL WALL AT MOP SINK. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD TILES AT REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MENS WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
MISSING SODA GUN DRAIN LINES AT MAIN BAR. MUST PROVIDE. EXTREMELY DIRTY MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
MUST PROVIDE AN ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER.
SEP 92011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
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SEP 62011PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. 0PPM NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL FAXING REQUEST TO 312-746-4240.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER RUSTY AND WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN BOTH.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SHELVING IN THE FOLLOWING MUST CLEAN: BEHIND MAIN BAR, THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK. RUSTED SHELVING IN SEVERAL COOLERS IN KITCHEN, MUST REMOVE/REPLACE.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRTY FRONT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DIRTY SODA GUN HOLDERS, DIRTY INTERIOR DISH MACHINE, PLASTIC DISH RACKS FOR MACHINE BLACKENED WITH DIRT. INTERIOR UNUSED COOLER FOR STORAGE DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRTY ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, FLOOR STANDING MIXING BOWL DIRTY. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT,FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN: UNDER BOTH BARS, THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER DISH MACHINE, IN WALK-IN COOLER. MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM AND IN REAR KITCHEN. MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD AT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR ALL.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT NOZZLE OF ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, LEAK ON NOZZLE OF MAIN BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL UNITS.
AUG 272010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER ,NEED TO PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE IT.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO FIX.OBSERVED FAUCET WITH THREAD IN EXPOSED HAND SINK, BEHIND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FAUCET WITH NON THREAD FAUCET.
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