Cracked on Milwaukee
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2023
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Score
Cracked on Milwaukee appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2019. Cracked on Milwaukee was last inspected on Oct 13, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Cracked on Milwaukee is from Oct 13, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Cracked on Milwaukee scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Oct 13, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER KNOB WITH NO COLD RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT WATER AT THE DUMP SINK IN THE WAIT STAITION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE REAR UTILITY CLOSET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AND DRY FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY LOW LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICEINT LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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May 27, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA TO HAVE A LEAK FROM THE FACUET WHEN BOTH HOT AND COLD NOZZLES ARE SHUT OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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May 20, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE WITH 09/30/2019 EXAM DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. BASIN WAS FILLED COVERED/BLOCKED WITH A BAKING PAN. INSTRUCTED THAT SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR) LOCATED UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA PREPPING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISH AREA TO HAVE A LEAK FROM THE FACUET WHEN BOTH HOT AND COLD NOZZLES ARE SHUT OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Apr 15, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MODERATE BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED ABOVE GRILL IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE HALLWAY CLOSER TO THE COKE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 6, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT TH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 29, 2019
License
9 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT BAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AND MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STEAM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO REVIEW WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TET STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA AND NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT BAR/SERVICE STATION AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR OF BASEMENT NEAR TO EXIT DOOR AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL BASEBOARD ON EAST SIDE WALL OF BASEMENT AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT TH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cracked on Milwaukee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cracked on Milwaukee on file is from Oct 13, 2023. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cracked on Milwaukee?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Cracked on Milwaukee.
Has Cracked on Milwaukee's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cracked on Milwaukee have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cracked on Milwaukee 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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