Crew Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2017
74
Score
Across the available record, Crew Bar & Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 23, 2017. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Crew Bar & Grill's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 23, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Crew Bar & Grill's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ICE BIN LIDS MUST NOT BE STORED ON THE FLOOR OR THE BAR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINE FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. INTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER DIRTY. FAUCET OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE DISH/KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACKENED/MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK/CLEAN DISH STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.
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Jun 22, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. RE CAULK AROUND THE ONE COMPT SINK OF THE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN. RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE LID OF ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TWO FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN (WITH DUST BUILD -UP)AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER AT 50.0F . INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR LESS. TAGGED THE COOLER HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL COOLER IS REACHING 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG. PLEASE FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 WHEN THE PREP COOLER IS MAINTAINING A TEMP OF 40.0F OR LESS,SO WE CAN REMOVE THE TAG.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. SUCH AS TURKEY BURGER AT 48.7F, 5 LBS.; BEEF BURGER AT 47.7F, 5 LBS; AND CHICKEN WINGS AT 48.6F, 9 LBS; PREP COOLER TEMP AT 50.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR LESS DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DENATURED/DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $40.00 TOTAL 19 LBS.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND THE GAUGE COCK OF THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING AND WITH BROKEN GLASS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.ALSO NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A LID FOR THE ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. RE CAULK AROUND THE ONE COMPT SINK OF THE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN. RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE LID OF ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TWO FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN (WITH DUST BUILD -UP)AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. OR SHOW WHERE THE LOCATION OF CATCH BASIN OR GREASE TRAP BOX.
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Jun 3, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTS NEED TO BE SERVICED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILUDP AND THE FAN VENT COVERS IN THE COLD-HOLDING COOLER NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEANED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FOOD CONTACT BLADE OF THE CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON THE CUTTING BOARDS AND VARIOUS PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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May 15, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPES UNDER THE BAR COUNTER ARE LEAKING EVENTHOUGH THEY ARE WRAPPED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE AT SAID AREA, MUST KEEP LIDS CLOSED AT ICE BINS,TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. NO DISHCARGE HOSE PROVIDED AT POP GUN HOLDER AT BAR AREA BY THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOSE DRAINING AT FLOOR DRAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE OVEN AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MINERAL BUILD UP AT POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK PROVIDED BEHIND BAR AREA,EMPLOYEE ARE USING THE FOURTH COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK(INSTEAD OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PREMISES HAS A FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK) INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE,ALSO PROVIDE SOAP,PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE. WATER PIPE LEAKING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Oct 3, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREMISES USING PLYWOOD AT WAIT STATION UNDER COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PAINT/OR REPLACE PLYWOOD, SURFACE OF SHELF MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR IN EMPLOYEES/HANDICAP WASHROOM. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALLS AT PREP AREA AND WAIT STATION. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND SEAL ALL CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALLS.
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Jun 13, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND BASEMENT CHEST FREEZERS ALONG NORTH WALL. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND SPRAYER IN PREP AREA. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE PREP COOLER(ALONG COOKLINE). MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Mar 22, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE LIQUOR CAGE. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES/ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR AND ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES UNDER STEAMTABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN UNCLEAN WALL.
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Dec 3, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
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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 ICE MACHINE AND THE VENTILATION HOOD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crew Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crew Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 23, 2017. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crew Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Crew Bar & Grill.
Has Crew Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Crew Bar & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Crew Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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