Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for THE CROCODILE on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2261709
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CROCODILE · 1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1763633
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CROCODILE · 1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DUST BUILD-UP ON THE SIDE OF THE COOLER,BEHIND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS WITH OPENINGS AND UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. INFORMATION GIVEN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1763223
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CROCODILE · 1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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.
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* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: 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)
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DUST BUILD-UP ON THE SIDE OF THE COOLER,BEHIND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. INFORMATION GIVEN.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1454271
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CROCODILE · 1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1498027
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CROCODILE · 1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN AND REPLACE WORN GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR BAR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1497844
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CROCODILE · 1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1424256
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CROCODILE · 1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1402049
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CROCODILE · 1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1206369
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CROCODILE · 1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Instructed manager to clean,sanitize bar guns and housings attached throughout the bar areas.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Instructed manager to clean,maintain light shields in the kitchen areas.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Women toilet room door 1st floor must be self closing.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1300303
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CROCODILE · 1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
58493
Location recorded for this inspection · THE CROCODILE · 1540 N MILWAUKEE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60622
409 of 582 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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