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OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE

3506-3514 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60657

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641873

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE · 3506-3514 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DISH AREA UNDER HANDSINK, CEILING OF ICE MAKED ON 2ND FLOOR, ABOVE COMPRESSOR NEAR BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED/ PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE/ LOCKERS ROOMS/ LIQUOR CLOSET AREA. ON ROOF TOP TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2473060

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE · 3506-3514 N CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: : NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PREMISES MISSING SOME REQUIRED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING ITEMS ON CLEANING PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: : NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH BOTH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 2ND FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X3). MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR METAL PANELS BEGINNING IN POOR REPAIR/BEGINNING TO BUBBLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2374088

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE · 3506-3514 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: PREMISES MISSING SOME REQUIRED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING ITEMS ON CLEANING PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH BOTH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 2ND FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X3). MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR METAL PANELS BEGINNING IN POOR REPAIR/BEGINNING TO BUBBLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2280019

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE · 3506-3514 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED MULTIPLE CRACKS ON THE WALLS AT THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR AND HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CRACKS AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE AT THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279703

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE · 3506-3514 N CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2146101

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE · 3506-3514 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT MEN'S/WOMAN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOMS 1ST FLOOR.(WALLS MADE OF BARN WOOD) MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT IST FLOOR CUTOMER RESTROOMS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO PREP/DUMP SINK AT ROOFTOP BAR. MUST INSTALL MINIMUM OF A 1 COMPARTMENNT DUMP SINK.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2145774

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE · 3506-3514 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-28-17 INSPECTION # 2116350.VIOLATION 32. OBSERVED THAT PATRONS MUST PASS THROUGH DISH ROOM TO GET TO 2ND FLOOR MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL BARRIER TO SEPARATE DISH WASHING AREA FROM PATRON PASSAGEWAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE BARRIER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT MEN'S/WOMAN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOMS 1ST FLOOR.(WALLS MADE OF BARN WOOD) MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT IST FLOOR CUTOMER RESTROOMS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISH/GLASS WASHING ROOM AT 2ND FLOOR BY MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2116350

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE · 3506-3514 N CLARK ST

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: OBSERVED PAPER SHELF LINERS BEING USED IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BAR BEER COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT PATRONS MUST PASS THROUGH DISH ROOM TO GET TO 2ND FLOOR MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL BARRIER TO SEPARATE DISH WASHING AREA FROM PATRON PASSAGEWAY.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR TO LEFT OF 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL LIQUOR BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED LARGE POTS IN DRY STORAGE THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE WASHED PROPERLY IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OVER-SIZED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUCTED THAT ALL POTS AND PANS MUST BE SIZED TO FIT IN THE PROVIDED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE SO THEY CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS OR SEPARATE FROM FOOD SERVICE PRODUCTS/EQUIPMENT.

ComplaintNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1692216

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE · 3506-3514 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081687

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE · 3506-3514 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 25

    TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SPRAY BOTTLES OF CHEMICALS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITHOUT PROPER LABELS: IN COOK LINE, NEAR MOP SINK AND AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF CHEMICAL ON ALL CHEMICAL CONTAINERS. OPERATOR CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST STORE ALL MULTI-USE AND SINGLE-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE PRESENTED TO CONSUMER, IE AT TO-GO STATION, DISHROOM.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING SODA GUN DRIP PANS/DRAIN LINES AT SOUTH BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. OBSERVED THAT PATRONS MUST PASS THROUGH DISH ROOM TO GET TO 2ND FLOOR MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL BARRIER TO SEPARATE DISH WASHING AREA FROM PATRON PASSAGEWAY.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR TO LEFT OF 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. MUST STORE ALL PRODUCT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR, INCLUDING: BEER CASES IN HALL NEAR WOMEN'S RESTROOM, CUTTING BOARDS IN DISH ROOM, CHEMICALS AT NORTH BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND CASES OF GLASSWARE AT BBQ PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL AT DOOR FRAME AT KITCHEN EXIT NEAR WARMING TABLE, WHERE DRYWALL AND COARSE EDGES ARE EXPOSED.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISH ROOM WHERE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED, SO THAT EMPLOYEES CAN WASH HANDS BEFORE HANDING CLEAN AND SANITIZED DISHES.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (JACKETS, BAGS) STORED ON SODA BOXES AND RACKS IN SODA ROOM NEAR 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS OR SEPARATE FROM FOOD SERVICE PRODUCTS/EQUIPMENT.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OBSERVED AS EXPIRED. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081252

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE · 3506-3514 N CLARK ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975396

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE · 3506-3514 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. IN COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER OBSERVED AN OPEN FLAT OF RAW EGGS ON THE TOP SHELVING, TWO CRACKED AND SPILLING, BEING STORED ABOVE COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED CORN DOGS. ALSO STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND TOUCHING THE RAW, CRACKED EGGS A COOKED 1/2 SLAB OF BBQ RIBS UNCOVERED AND AN EMPLOYEES HALF CONSUMED STARBUCKS BEVERAGE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 141.9F WAS BEING PREPARED AND RICE BEING COOKED IN STEAMER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 30

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

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL MIXING BOWLS IN THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE AT THE WALK-IN COOLERS (2ND FLR.) AND HOLE IN THE WALL AT DISH STORAGE ADJACENT TO DRY FOOD STORAGE (2ND FLR,). HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE ROOF TOP SODA GUN DISPENSER NEXT TO REAR ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT THE FRONT SMOKER PREP AREA AND THE THREE DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK LINE. MUST REPLACE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN THE FOOD PREP, DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OR BRING BICYCLES THROUGH FOOD AREA FOR STORAGE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960650

Location recorded for this inspection · OLD CROW SMOKEHOUSE · 3506-3514 N CLARK ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN AN ELECTRIC HOT HOLDING CAMBROS UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. BEEF BRISKET AT 132.9F, CHICKEN AT 134.1F BEEF AT 134.2F. MANAGEMENT STATES APPROXIMATELY 13 LBS TOTAL AT AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $40.00. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF CAMBROS UNIT FOUND AT 142F.ALL FOOD DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND IMPROPER USE OF GLOVES FOR READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED NUMEROUS EMPLOYEES IN SEVERAL FOOD PREP AREAS NOT USING GLOVES PROPERLY. NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS BEFORE OF AFTER GLOVE USE. WEARING GLOVES IN NON-FOOD AREAS THEN RETURNING TO THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES. REVIEWED PROPER GLOVE USAGE WITH MANAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW WITH STAFF. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE SOUTH BAR AND HAND SINK BEING USED AS A "SLOP" SINK FOR OLD DRINKS AND CONDIMENTS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED TOWELS AND CLEARED SINK OF ALL DEBRIS.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. THREE CASES OF RAW EGGS BEING STORED DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED, OPEN STRAINER OF PREPARED COLE SLAW AND OTHER PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT REMOVED EGGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 30

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

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL MIXING BOWLS IN THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE AT THE WALK-IN COOLERS (2ND FLR.) AND HOLE IN THE WALL AT DISH STORAGE ADJACENT TO DRY FOOD STORAGE (2ND FLR,). HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE ROOF TOP SODA GUN DISPENSER NEXT TO REAR ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT THE FRONT SMOKER PREP AREA AND THE THREE DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK LINE. MUST REPLACE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN THE FOOD PREP, DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OR BRING BICYCLES THROUGH FOOD AREA FOR STORAGE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

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    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60657

426 of 548 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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  • DUCK N' ROLL3506 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60657Mobile Food Dispenser · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
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  • OLD CROW3506-3512 N CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60657Restaurant · Chicago · Under 0.1 mi away
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    Out of BusinessInspected
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