NOV 4
2025
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE.
BEAT. 32/100
3506-3514 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 4, 2025 · passed
Failed 4 of 17 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
6 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
88
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Oct 2015
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INNER LINING OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITHING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS MEANS OF ELEVATION. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE MEAT SHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN CHEST FREEZER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERED SLOW LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK HANDLE IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHTSHIELDS COVERS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ON THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 132024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE 1ST (FLOOR RIGHT SIDE) ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE SAID ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT 3506 N CLARK ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP AND AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR CLUTTERED/LITTERED IN WOMENS EMPLOYEES LOCKER ROOM. MUST CLEAN/ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN WOMENS EMPLOYEES LOCKER ROOM.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
OCT 42022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 4
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
2-102.14 PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE POSTED. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TIMES. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 NOTED WASHROOMS ON THE PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
SEP 272022FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2022
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, SHELVES, CEILING, AND EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH SODA DISPENSER SYRUP AND GREASE RECEPTACLE THROUGHOUT THE BAR ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND BAR ON THE SECOND FLOOR NEXT TO THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR AT THE SECOND-FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALL ON THE FIRST FLOOR BY THE STAGING AND WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM PIPPING OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE NORTH BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
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MAR 92021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 9
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OPEN 1 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AN THE DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11- MISSING WALL TILES AROUND THE PIPING UNDER THE MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.----DAMAGED CEILING WITH OPEN HOLE/PEELING PLASTER IN THE 2ND FLOOR MENS LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL.
FEB 112021FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 11
2021
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
VIRTUAL MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OPEN 1 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AN THE DOOR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT SMOKING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PILED PLASTIC CRATES AT THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING WALL TILES AROUND THE PIPING UNDER THE MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.----DAMAGED CEILING WITH OPEN HOLE/PEELING PLASTER IN THE 2ND FLOOR MENS LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
LEAK FROM THE CEILING ONTO THE DINING ROOM FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2374088 ON 6-23-20 NOT CORRECTED. #53- NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. #55- WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR METAL PANELS IN POOR REPAIR/BEGINNING TO BUBBLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. #58- NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
JUN 232020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES MISSING SOME REQUIRED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING ITEMS ON CLEANING PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH BOTH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
2ND FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X3). MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR METAL PANELS BEGINNING IN POOR REPAIR/BEGINNING TO BUBBLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAR 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED MULTIPLE CRACKS ON THE WALLS AT THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR AND HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CRACKS AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE AT THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAR 82018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 8
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT MEN'S/WOMAN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOMS 1ST FLOOR.(WALLS MADE OF BARN WOOD) MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT IST FLOOR CUTOMER RESTROOMS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO PREP/DUMP SINK AT ROOFTOP BAR. MUST INSTALL MINIMUM OF A 1 COMPARTMENNT DUMP SINK.
MAR 12018FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 1
2018
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-28-17 INSPECTION # 2116350.VIOLATION 32. OBSERVED THAT PATRONS MUST PASS THROUGH DISH ROOM TO GET TO 2ND FLOOR MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL BARRIER TO SEPARATE DISH WASHING AREA FROM PATRON PASSAGEWAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE BARRIER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT MEN'S/WOMAN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOMS 1ST FLOOR.(WALLS MADE OF BARN WOOD) MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT IST FLOOR CUTOMER RESTROOMS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISH/GLASS WASHING ROOM AT 2ND FLOOR BY MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
NOV 282017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOV 28
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED PAPER SHELF LINERS BEING USED IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BAR BEER COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THAT PATRONS MUST PASS THROUGH DISH ROOM TO GET TO 2ND FLOOR MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL BARRIER TO SEPARATE DISH WASHING AREA FROM PATRON PASSAGEWAY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR TO LEFT OF 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST STORE ALL LIQUOR BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED LARGE POTS IN DRY STORAGE THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE WASHED PROPERLY IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OVER-SIZED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUCTED THAT ALL POTS AND PANS MUST BE SIZED TO FIT IN THE PROVIDED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE SO THEY CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS OR SEPARATE FROM FOOD SERVICE PRODUCTS/EQUIPMENT.
SEP 72017PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
SEP 7
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violationsDETAILS
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE SPRAY BOTTLES OF CHEMICALS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITHOUT PROPER LABELS: IN COOK LINE, NEAR MOP SINK AND AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF CHEMICAL ON ALL CHEMICAL CONTAINERS. OPERATOR CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE ALL MULTI-USE AND SINGLE-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE PRESENTED TO CONSUMER, IE AT TO-GO STATION, DISHROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE MISSING SODA GUN DRIP PANS/DRAIN LINES AT SOUTH BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. OBSERVED THAT PATRONS MUST PASS THROUGH DISH ROOM TO GET TO 2ND FLOOR MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL BARRIER TO SEPARATE DISH WASHING AREA FROM PATRON PASSAGEWAY.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR TO LEFT OF 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. MUST STORE ALL PRODUCT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR, INCLUDING: BEER CASES IN HALL NEAR WOMEN'S RESTROOM, CUTTING BOARDS IN DISH ROOM, CHEMICALS AT NORTH BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND CASES OF GLASSWARE AT BBQ PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL AT DOOR FRAME AT KITCHEN EXIT NEAR WARMING TABLE, WHERE DRYWALL AND COARSE EDGES ARE EXPOSED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISH ROOM WHERE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED, SO THAT EMPLOYEES CAN WASH HANDS BEFORE HANDING CLEAN AND SANITIZED DISHES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (JACKETS, BAGS) STORED ON SODA BOXES AND RACKS IN SODA ROOM NEAR 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS OR SEPARATE FROM FOOD SERVICE PRODUCTS/EQUIPMENT.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OBSERVED AS EXPIRED. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE.
NOV 142016PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
NOV 14
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. IN COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER OBSERVED AN OPEN FLAT OF RAW EGGS ON THE TOP SHELVING, TWO CRACKED AND SPILLING, BEING STORED ABOVE COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED CORN DOGS. ALSO STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND TOUCHING THE RAW, CRACKED EGGS A COOKED 1/2 SLAB OF BBQ RIBS UNCOVERED AND AN EMPLOYEES HALF CONSUMED STARBUCKS BEVERAGE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 141.9F WAS BEING PREPARED AND RICE BEING COOKED IN STEAMER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL MIXING BOWLS IN THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE AT THE WALK-IN COOLERS (2ND FLR.) AND HOLE IN THE WALL AT DISH STORAGE ADJACENT TO DRY FOOD STORAGE (2ND FLR,). HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE ROOF TOP SODA GUN DISPENSER NEXT TO REAR ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT THE FRONT SMOKER PREP AREA AND THE THREE DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK LINE. MUST REPLACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN THE FOOD PREP, DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OR BRING BICYCLES THROUGH FOOD AREA FOR STORAGE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
SEP 162016PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 16
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN AN ELECTRIC HOT HOLDING CAMBROS UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. BEEF BRISKET AT 132.9F, CHICKEN AT 134.1F BEEF AT 134.2F. MANAGEMENT STATES APPROXIMATELY 13 LBS TOTAL AT AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $40.00. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF CAMBROS UNIT FOUND AT 142F.ALL FOOD DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND IMPROPER USE OF GLOVES FOR READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED NUMEROUS EMPLOYEES IN SEVERAL FOOD PREP AREAS NOT USING GLOVES PROPERLY. NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS BEFORE OF AFTER GLOVE USE. WEARING GLOVES IN NON-FOOD AREAS THEN RETURNING TO THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES. REVIEWED PROPER GLOVE USAGE WITH MANAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW WITH STAFF. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE SOUTH BAR AND HAND SINK BEING USED AS A "SLOP" SINK FOR OLD DRINKS AND CONDIMENTS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED TOWELS AND CLEARED SINK OF ALL DEBRIS.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. THREE CASES OF RAW EGGS BEING STORED DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED, OPEN STRAINER OF PREPARED COLE SLAW AND OTHER PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT REMOVED EGGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
ALL MIXING BOWLS IN THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE AT THE WALK-IN COOLERS (2ND FLR.) AND HOLE IN THE WALL AT DISH STORAGE ADJACENT TO DRY FOOD STORAGE (2ND FLR,). HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE ROOF TOP SODA GUN DISPENSER NEXT TO REAR ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT THE FRONT SMOKER PREP AREA AND THE THREE DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK LINE. MUST REPLACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN THE FOOD PREP, DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OR BRING BICYCLES THROUGH FOOD AREA FOR STORAGE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 3LBS OF FISH VALUED AT $20 AT 49.7F, 3 LBS OF BEEF VALUED AT $12 AT 49.9, 4LBS OF SALMON VAUED AT $24.00 AT 51.6F, 8LB OF BEEF VALUED AT $32 AT 46.7F, 4LBS OF EGGROLLS VALUED AT $8.00 AT 46F, 3LBS OF RIBS VALUED AT $8.00 AT 50.5F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE ON WALK IN FREEZER NEAR FANS. REMOVE ALL FROZEN CONDENSATE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN WITH BROKEN LID AND GASKET. REPAIR LID AND GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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2015
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE ROOFTOP BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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