Concrete Cowboy
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2019
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Score
Concrete Cowboy appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 9, 2019. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Concrete Cowboy since Oct 9, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Concrete Cowboy scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Oct 9, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: WEAK HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED ( FLOUR ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. FACILITY IS A LATE OPENER, NOT OPEN NOR OPERATING DURING INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Oct 25, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,B)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER: 51.1F, 5LBS OF CHILI, AT A VALUE OF $10.00: DATE- 102218 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED, 5LBS OF CHILI, AT A VALUE OF $10.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AND 135 OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11- OBSERVED HAND SINK ADJACENT TO COOK LINE, BLOCKED WITH 3 LARGE WHITE FOOD STORAGE TOTES STORED ON TOP. ALSO OBSERVED HAND SINK BASIN AT SOUTH SIDE OF BAR BLOCKED AND IN USE AS DUMP SINK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11-OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -HAND SINK ADJACENT TO COOK LINE -MAIN BAR (BOTH HAND SINKS) -2ND BAR (HAND SINK) INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-38-030(C) COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12- OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: -HAND SINK ADJACENT TO COOK LINE -MAIN BAR (BOTH HAND SINKS) -2ND BAR (HAND SINK) INFORMED MANAGER THAT HAND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# 7-38-030(C) COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS: -MAIN BAR (BOTH HAND SINKS) -2ND BAR -MENS REST ROOM -HAND SINK ADJACENT TO COOK LINE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 29, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE CUPS ARE USED AS A FOOD SCOOP. INSTRUCTED MGR TO USE PROPER UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VACUUM BRAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET WHRER HOSES ATTACHED TO WATER LINES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Jun 2, 2011
Tag Removal
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, SALAD PREP TABLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ANY STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST EXTEND THE BEER DRAIN LINE TO THE FLOOR DRAIN INSTEAD OF DRAINING IT INTO A BUCKET BEHIND THE BAR. PROVIDE A DRAIN LINE FOR THE SODA GUN BEHIND THE BAR.
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May 19, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE UNIT CLEANED AND SANITIZED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, SALAD PREP TABLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ANY STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST EXTEND THE BEER DRAIN LINE TO THE FLOOR DRAIN INSTEAD OF DRAINING IT INTO A BUCKET BEHIND THE BAR. PROVIDE A DRAIN LINE FOR THE SODA GUN BEHIND THE BAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Concrete Cowboy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Concrete Cowboy on file is from Oct 9, 2019. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Concrete Cowboy?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Concrete Cowboy.
Has Concrete Cowboy's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Concrete Cowboy have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Concrete Cowboy means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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