CROSBY'S KITCHEN

3455-3457 N SOUTHPORT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

19 inspections

1. Complaint Re-InspectionDec 5, 2025

   0 infractions

2. ComplaintNov 18, 2025

   11 infractions

   • 10. 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.
   • 16. 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.
   • 22. 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.
   • 33. 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.
   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
   • 40. 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.
   • 41. 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.
   • 43. 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.
   • 47. 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.
   • 55. 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.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
3. ComplaintJan 28, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 39. 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.
   • 43. 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.
4. CanvassMay 21, 2024

   6 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (NEXT TO BAR). MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT BOTH PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN PREP AREA SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD SPRINKLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD SPRINKLERS.
   • 58. 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.
5. CanvassApr 17, 2023

   5 infractions

   • 16. 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
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF VARIOUS REACH-IN COOLERS. REPAIR/REPLACE
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • GRASE INSIDE THE CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CAULKING BROKEN WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE BEHIND SCRAPE SINK ATTACHED AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE.REPAIR ISSUE
6. ComplaintAug 5, 2022

   4 infractions

   • 22. 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.
   • 33. 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
   • 43. 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.
   • 55. 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.
7. ComplaintApr 20, 2022

   7 infractions

   • 8. 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.
   • 14. 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.
   • 16. 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
   • 43. 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.
   • 55. 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.
   • 56. 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.
   • 56. 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.
8. ComplaintOct 28, 2021

   9 infractions

   • 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
     • SOME UPPER AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WERE NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
   • 43. 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.
   • 49. 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.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK FOR THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPAIR.
   • 55. 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.
   • 55. 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.
   • 55. 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.
   • 56. 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.
9. CanvassAug 12, 2020

   4 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN CAN OPENER AND MAINTAIN.
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
   • 55. 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.
10. CanvassOct 24, 2019

    14 infractions

    • 3. 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.
    • 10. 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
    • 14. 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
    • 22. 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
    • 25. 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 -
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED PRE SET TABLES UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED,MUST COVER OR INVERT UTENSILS
    • 47. 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.
    • 47. 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
    • 47. 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.
    • 47. 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.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF CABINET,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • EXCESS DEBRIS ON PIPES AND SODA/ BEER PLASTIC WRAPS UNDER THE BAR, MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES BY THE HANDWASHING SINK AT DISH ROOM,RE-GROUT SAID FLOOR TILES.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,IN KITCHEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
11. CanvassAug 8, 2018

    4 infractions

    • 3. 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.
    • 5. 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.
    • 23. 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.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • FOUND CITY OF CHICGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
12. CanvassFeb 8, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 32. 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.
    • 41. 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.
13. Complaint Re-InspectionMay 27, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 34. 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.
    • 38. 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.
14. ComplaintMay 19, 2016

    6 infractions

    • 6. 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).
    • 18. 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.
    • 24. 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.
    • 34. 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.
    • 35. 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.
    • 41. 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.
15. CanvassAug 5, 2015

    2 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 35. 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.
16. ComplaintSep 24, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 32. 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.
    • 32. 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.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • THE SODA NOZZLES AT THE FRONT BAR REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
17. CanvassJul 31, 2014

    4 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA..
    • 32. 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.
    • 38. 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.
    • 43. 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.
18. CanvassJun 20, 2013

    4 infractions

    • 31. 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)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND 1 CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR AT MAIN KITCHEN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARAION AREAS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.(POTS,PANS,ETC.)
19. License-Task ForceAug 9, 2012

    1 infraction

    • 32. 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.