APR 26
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE CROCODILE.
YOUR CALL. 70/100
1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 26, 2016 · passed
4 of 5 inspections passed, 1 failed. 1 critical violation across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jun 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO DISCHARGE WASTE LINE ATTACHED TO POP GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOSE LINE DISCHARGING WATER INTO FLOOR DRAIN LEFT AND RIGHT INTERIOR LIDS IN POOR REPAIR AT PREP COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA. EXPOSED INSULATION, NEEDS TO BE REPAIR/REPLACE SAID INTERIOR LIDS. BROKEN WRAPS AROUND THE BEER LINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AT BAR AREA BAR COUNTER TOP IS UNEVEN, PITTED AND POROUS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE COUNTER TOP. BAR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. BARE, UNFINISHED WOOD LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES. MUST SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DUST BUILD-UP ON THE SIDE OF THE COOLER,BEHIND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN CEMENT AND LOOSE, UNEVEN BRICKS INSIDE THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS WITH OPENINGS AND UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. INFORMATION GIVEN.
APR 192016FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 19
2016
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED:FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4 "OF GAP,REAR EXIT DOOR A GAP OF 1/2" TO 1". SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED AT BAR AREA,UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PIZZA AREA,AND DOWNSTAIRS IN THE BASEMENT. NEED TO RODENT/INSECT DOORS. ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED ON PREMISES:CHEESE,SAUSAGE ,ETC.INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-21-14,REPORT #1498027 #34- GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. OBSERVED TODAY(4-19-16)SAME VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO DISCHARGE WASTE LINE ATTACHED TO POP GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOSE LINE DISCHARGING WATER INTO FLOOR DRAIN LEFT AND RIGHT INTERIOR LIDS IN POOR REPAIR AT PREP COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA. EXPOSED INSULATION, NEEDS TO BE REPAIR/REPLACE SAID INTERIOR LIDS. BROKEN WRAPS AROUND THE BEER LINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AT BAR AREA BAR COUNTER TOP IS UNEVEN, PITTED AND POROUS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE COUNTER TOP. BAR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. BARE, UNFINISHED WOOD LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES. MUST SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DUST BUILD-UP ON THE SIDE OF THE COOLER,BEHIND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN CEMENT AND LOOSE, UNEVEN BRICKS INSIDE THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN CEILING WALL BY THE HOOD IN PIZZA PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS WITH OPENINGS AND UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. INFORMATION GIVEN.
OCT 212014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 21
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CLEAN AND REPLACE WORN GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR BAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
NOV 212012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 21
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Instructed manager to clean,sanitize bar guns and housings attached throughout the bar areas.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Instructed manager to clean,maintain light shields in the kitchen areas.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Women toilet room door 1st floor must be self closing.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Instructed manager to repair water leak beneath the 3 compartment sink at kitchen area and remove dusts build-up on ventilation covers throughout the premises also repair slow draining exposed handsink at rear kitchen area.
JUN 252010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 25
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA,RAW WOOD SURFACES IN BASEMENT BAR MUST SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST PROPERLY STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSET,UNDER COOKING OVEN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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.WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT VENTILATION NOT WORKING.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
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 A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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