THE CROCODILE.

Chicago Health Dept

1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

5 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2016.

Last inspected Apr 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 26

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. INFORMATION GIVEN.

APR 19

2016

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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)

Serious Facility Condition

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. INFORMATION GIVEN.

OCT 21

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND REPLACE WORN GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

NOV 21

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Instructed manager to clean,maintain light shields in the kitchen areas.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 25

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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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