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CROWBAR LOUNGE

4001 E 106TH ST · Chicago, IL 60617

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for CROWBAR LOUNGE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2642601

Location recorded for this inspection · CROWBAR LOUNGE · 4001 E 106TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566822

Location recorded for this inspection · CROWBAR LOUNGE · 4001 E 106TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS AND BEHIND BAR AREA,ALONG WALL BASE ABD

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE KIYCHEN AREA,UNDERNEATH TABLES AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566521

Location recorded for this inspection · CROWBAR LOUNGE · 4001 E 106TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT1497144 DATE 09-25-2014(38)Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK WITH SOAP AND A SANITIARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE AND REACH-IN FREEZER IS LOCATED WHICH IS SEPARATED BY A DOOR 10 FEET AWAY FROM EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTALL A MOP SINK ON PREMISES. USING WHITE UTILITY SINKS THAT ARE NOT CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAINS(WATER BEING CAUGHT IN BUCKETS UNDERNEATH)BEHIND THE BAR TO ICE DOWN BEER. MUST PROPELY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAINS IF ACCESSIBLE

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS AND BEHIND BAR AREA,ALONG WALL BASE ABD CORNERS

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE KIYCHEN AREA,UNDERNEATH TABLES AND IN THE BASEMENT AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT 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
1497144

Location recorded for this inspection · CROWBAR LOUNGE · 4001 E 106TH ST

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

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: REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL MISSING AND BROKEN HANDLES ON DOORS TO COOLERS BEHIND BAR. REMOVE ALL RUSTY DEPOSITS FROM EXTERIOR OF CAN OPENER.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, BLADE OF CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE, STORAGE SHELVES IN AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED, EXTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE IN PREP AREA WHERE HOT SANDWICHES ARE PREPARED, INTERIORS OF COOLERS BEHIND THE BAR.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. REMOVE PUDDLES OF WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR BY ICE MACHINE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE UNDERNEATH WASH BOWL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM(BAR AREA). REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM IN REAR BANQUET AREA. CLEAN ALL SPILLS AND LIQUID SPLATTERS FROM WALLS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND BAR AND ON CEILING INSAME AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, MUST INSTALL A HANDSINK WITH SOAP AND A SANITIARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE AND REACH-IN FREEZER IS LOCATED WHICH IS SEPARATED BY A DOOR 10 FEET AWAY FROM EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTALL A MOP SINK ON PREMISES. USING WHITE UTILITY SINKS THAT ARE NOT CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAINS(WATER BEING CAUGHT IN BUCKETS UNDERNEATH)BEHIND THE BAR TO ICE DOWN BEER. MUST PROPELY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAINS IF ACCESSIBLE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL STOCK AND OTHER ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

  • 42

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

  • 70

    NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: OBSERVED CUSTOMER SITTING AT BAR SMOKING A CIGAR UPON ENTERING ESTABLISHMENT FOR INSPECTION. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE VIOLATION 7-32-015.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1155052

Location recorded for this inspection · CROWBAR LOUNGE · 4001 E 106TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN BAR, IN PREP AREA AND REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND BAR.

  • 42

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

  • 43

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1155040

Location recorded for this inspection · CROWBAR LOUNGE · 4001 E 106TH ST

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: FRONT AND WEST DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED. FRONT DOOR HAS 1" GAP ON BOTTOM AND WEST DOOR HAS 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES AND CABINETS IN BAR, ICE MACHINE. ETC.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BAR, PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS (CIGARETTE BUTTS, BOTTLE CAPS, DEBRIS). ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING NEED REPAIR IN KITCHEN (PEELING PAINT). REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS UNDER VANITY AND WOMEN WASHROOM (WEST).

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN BAR, IN REAR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/STORAGE AREA, IN REAR KITCHEN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN DRAINLINES AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN EAST BANQUET BAR.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL PROPANE TANKS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 42

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

  • 43

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

  • 70

    NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: OBSERVED CUSTOMERS SMOKING LIGHTED CIGARETTES AT BAR. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN PUBLIC PLACES AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT. SMOKING VIOLATION 7-32-015 CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296233

Location recorded for this inspection · CROWBAR LOUNGE · 4001 E 106TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN AND MEAT SLICER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND OLD FOOD FROM SLICER/MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN/DEBRIS BEHIND BAR,OFFICE,BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE IN BASEMENT,AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM PREP AREA.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
537231

Location recorded for this inspection · CROWBAR LOUNGE · 4001 E 106TH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED ( BEEF 145.3*). CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GIVEN SCHOOL INFORMATION NEED TO APPLY.

  • 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.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE TABLE IN REAR KITCHEN PREP, ALSO IN 2 DOOR COOLER BEHIND BAR RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST RE-SEAL NON TOXIC SEALER OR REPLACE

  • 33

    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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN #10 CAN OPENER,SLICER, AND BAR GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

  • 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.CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT

  • 41

    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.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND BEHIND BAR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED ALSO DISH MACHINE BROKEN TAGGED.

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