Croatian Cultural Center of Chicago
Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2014, Croatian Cultural Center of Chicago has 14 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 9, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Croatian Cultural Center of Chicago's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jul 9, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS INSIDE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN BAR SINKS AND INTERIOR OF ALL BAR GUN HOLDERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON BAR FLOOR. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN BAR FLOOR ALSO MUST KEEP BAR FLOOR DRY.
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Dec 3, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MAIN FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOORS.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Nov 19, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ORIGINAL CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR THE PRESENT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED ON TWO ICE MACHINE:BEHIND THE BAR AND REAR STORAGE BY THE KITCHEN.BOTH WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE CUBES. SAID ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MAIN FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOORS.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST/INSECT ENTRY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CABINET OF THE TWO DEEP FRYERS(CLEAN BACK PART OF INSIDE THE CABINET) MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOSES ATTACHED AT POP GUNS INSIDE(DRAIN) THE COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND BAR. RE-ROUTE SAID HOSES TO A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINERS FOR BOTH SCOOPS STORE ON TOP THE ICE MACHINE, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Oct 17, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GREASE ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS UNDERNEATH HOODED VENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Jul 22, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/11/2019, REPORT #2312134. #57-NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 9/11/2019, REPORT #2312134. MUST DISPLAY MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF SODA POP MACHINE GUNS AT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAK BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA ON RIGHT SIDE. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MIDDLE LIGHT BULB BURNT OUT AT VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Sep 11, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,MAKE THE DOOR TIGHT FIITNG ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND THE AREA WHERE THE CARTS AND MOP BUCKET ARE LOCATED AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR THE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 30, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED/DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11(A) MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. 4-202.16 MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING.---MUST NOT STORE ICE SCOOPS ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-101.11(A) CRACKED/MISSING WALL TILE AT THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11(A) CRACKED AND FALLING CEILING LIGHT SHEILD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 21, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN THE COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED/DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.117(A) CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER. 0PPM CHLORINE NOTED. NO DISHES BEING WASHED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. BUSINESS NOT OPEN/OPERATING. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11(A) MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING.---MUST NOT STORE ICE SCOOPS ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE, MUST STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 LEAKING DISH MACHINE ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-101.11(A) CRACKED/MISSING WALL TILE AT THE KITCHEN ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11(A) CRACKED AND FALLING CEILING LIGHT SHEILD IN DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 24, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN PREP LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.....MUST ALSO CLEAN INSIDE UNUSED BEER COOLER AT THE UNUSED BAR/DRY STORAGE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE WITH UPRIGHT WARMING RACKS AND ROOM WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/BAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, STORAGE ROOM BY THE BATHROOMS AND STORAGE ROOM OPPOSITE THE MEN'S BATHROOM . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Mar 3, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD STORED IN TIN CAN INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY CONTAINER STORE FOOD ITEMS IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP BY THE ICE MACHINE WITH NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR ALL ICE MACHINES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIM INSIDE SODA GUN HOLDERS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN....INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE THE UNUSED BEER COOLER AT THE REAR PREP AREA WITH ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT HANDLE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 17, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD HOLDING UP COFFEE MAKER. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN BEER COOLERS IN SERVICE BAR CURRENTLY BEING USED AS A STORE ROOM UNCLEAN, RACKS ON BOTTOM OF COOLERS UNCLEAN, REACH IN STANDING COOLER UNCLEAN INTERIOR AND UNCLEAN FAN COVER WITHIN REFRIGERATOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITHCEN UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING FROM BEHIND MAIN BAR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITHIN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NEEDED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHIN KITHCEN AND MAR. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS SMALL ROUND CAP TO GREASE TRAP MISSING REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN DRY CONTAINERS ARE NEEDED FOR ICE SCOOPS. PLACE ICE SCOOPS IN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF
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Apr 29, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED IN LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 . DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED. SERVICEMAN ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND MACHINE WAS REPAIRED TO 75PPM OF CHLORINE.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE. INSTRUCTED TO DUMP ALL ICE WITHIN MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE THOROUGHLY. OBSERVED SODA SYRUPS STORED IN BASEMENT NEXT TO SUMP PUMP. SODA SYRUPS NEED TO BE STORED IN A CLEAN AND PROTECTED AREA. BASEMENT IS NOT FIT FOR FOOD STORAGE OF ANY KIND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD HOLDING UP COFFEE MAKER. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN BEER COOLERS IN SERVICE BAR CURRENTLY BEING USED AS A STORE ROOM UNCLEAN, RACKS ON BOTTOM OF COOLERS UNCLEAN, REACH IN STANDING COOLER UNCLEAN INTERIOR AND UNCLEAN FAN COVER WITHIN REFRIGERATOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITHCEN UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING FROM BEHIND MAIN BAR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITHIN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NEEDED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHIN KITHCEN AND MAR. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS SMALL ROUND CAP TO GREASE TRAP MISSING REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT FULL OF CLUTTER. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED. ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED. ALL ITEMS TO BE STORED MUST BE STORED OFF THE GROUND AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS IN ORDER FOR PEST CONTROL TO ACCESS TO ALL AREAS OF BASEMENT
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN DRY CONTAINERS ARE NEEDED FOR ICE SCOOPS. PLACE ICE SCOOPS IN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF
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Jun 12, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in cooler, freezer, must properly date food items in cooler, freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment in front bar area, not clean, needs cleaning(corners).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Nov 18, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT/OR SEAL RAW WOODEN CABINETS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR CORNERS IN THE HOT WATER HEATER ROOM TO REMOVE DUST, DEBRI AND DEAD INSECTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLES AT CEILING ABOVE THE HOT WATER HEATER TANK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. HOLES ARE BOTH CORNERS OF THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT LEVEL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA IN THE SMALLER ROOM AREA. MUST PROVIDE 6 SINK STOPPERS FOR BOTH 3-COMP SINKS(BAR AREA AND KITCHEN 3-COMPS)AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR LEAKY BAR 3-COMP SINK FAUCET BASE AND THE LOOSE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT SAME SAID SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Croatian Cultural Center of Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Croatian Cultural Center of Chicago on file is from Jul 9, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Croatian Cultural Center of Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Croatian Cultural Center of Chicago.
Has Croatian Cultural Center of Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Croatian Cultural Center of Chicago have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Croatian Cultural Center of Chicago means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Croatian Cultural Center of Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Croatian Cultural Center of Chicago is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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