THE CROSS ROADS BAR & GRILL

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH INFESTATION APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE CRAWLING ON WHEEL BASES OF 3- PREP COOLERS AND ON FREEZER,IN CRACK OF 2- DOOR SALAD PREP COOLER,CRAWL INTO MOTOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN 1ST F. PREP AREA,APPX. 15 OR MORE IN CRACKS BETWEEN CEILING JOIST ,CRAWLING IN MOTOR OF CHEST FREEZeR AND CRAWLING IN BETWEEN DOOR JAM AND DOOR IN BASEMENT.APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND ON WALLS AND PICTURES.ALSO SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. PREP AREA.APPX "3/4-1" gAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND SIDE DOORS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/4/17.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE GAUGE COCK NOT WORKING NO MOVEMENT ON DIAL.MUST REPAIR DISH MACHINE GAUGE COCK TO REGISTER AT 180.0F FOR FINAL RINSE.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WASTE WATER AND GREASE SEEPING OUT FROM TOP OF GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK AND POOLING ON LID.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND WASTE WATER FROM LID,SEAL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS ON DISH STORAGE RACK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTEROR DOOR FRAME OF ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GAURD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA AND A LID FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,STOVE,OVEN,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,POTATO PEELER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,STEAM TABLE,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,BAR COOLERS,ROLLING CART.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE UNLEVELED CONCRETE FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER .MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER,HALL WAY BEHIND ROLLING CARTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN BAR AREA,DOOR FRAMES IN REAR AREA,HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICE IN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT AREA THROUGHOUT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY SINK STOPPERS AND PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AREAS AND STORAGE.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH RUST AROUND FRAME. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MISSING ICE BIN COVER IN BAR.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDE OF DOOR. LEFT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS (SPOONS) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EXTERIOR OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH RUST AROUND FRAME. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MISSING ICE BIN COVER IN BAR.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN, DEAD INSECTS/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA LOOSE, HANGING FROM CEILING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: EXTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO PROVIDE EITHER EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL WORKING THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS/LOGS.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: : CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND BOTH BARS, AND INTERIORS OF BEER/WINE COOLERS BEHIND MAIN BAR.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: KEEP FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL FOR PACKED ICE CREAM.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: : ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN AT THE END OF THE MAIN BAR. SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GREASE AND DEBRIS STUCK TO TOP OF LID. 3 OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS HAVE LARGE OPENINGS IN THE LIDS, MUST HAVE RECEPTACLES REPLACED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-02O

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND BOTH BARS, AND INTERIORS OF BEER/WINE COOLERS BEHIND MAIN BAR.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: KITCHEN FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, NEED TO RE-PAINT. KEEP FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CEILING TILES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN AREA, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL FOR PACKED ICE CREAM.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN AT THE END OF THE MAIN BAR. SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND BAR. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS. SOME MOLD OBSERVED ON WALL OF LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT; REMOVE MOLD AND REPAIR LOWER WALL WHERE NEEDED.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LONGER FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN SO THAT IT REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS FOR PROPER SET UP OF WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING. ( A HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IS ON PREMISES AND WORKING AT THIS TIME). REPAIR PIPE UNDER ONE COMP PREP SINK IN KITCHEN WHERE LOOSE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT BASEMENT NEXT TO THE CO2 TANK.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL WALL OPENING AT EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AT THE CORNER AND AT EXTERIOR REAR WALL. MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL IN THE LIQOUR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3COMP SINK AT KITCHEN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS AT ALL TIMES.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF FREEZER SHELVES.MUST DEFROST ICE BOX FREEZER AT BASEMENT.

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. MUST REPAIR LEAKY TOILET WATER TANK AT MEN'S HANDICAPPED RESTROOM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER DOWNSTAIRS BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE CAN OPENER IS DIRTY AND THE KITCHEN TONGS ARE HANGING NEAR A GARBAGE CAN; CLEAN, RINSE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

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. THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IS GREASY AND NEEDS TO CLEANED IN DETAIL.

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. CAP OFF THE OLD MOP SINK DRAIN PIPE. THE BEER DRAIN LINES ARE FULL OF BUILDUP THAT CAN ATTRACT AND FEED THE SMALLFLIES (FRUITFLIES) CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DRAINLINES.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: THE OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA IS FULL OF UNORGANIZED EQUIPMENT, REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT ARD MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Wash, rinse and sanitize the ice machine interior, cooking equipment casters and shelves and the beer tap drains of accumulated buildup.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The kitchen floors are dirty and the dish area is rough and unsanitary, clean and reseal the floors.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The kitchen floors are dirty and the dish area is rough and unsanitary, clean and reseal the floors.