Crossroads Public House
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2018
74
Score
Crossroads Public House appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2010. On Apr 2, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 2, 2018, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 12 times in the inspection record.
Crossroads Public House'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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Inspection History
Apr 2, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALKING COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERRVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EAQUIPMENT AND ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS, DISHWASHING AREA/ KITCHEN AREA, BACK SERVICE STATION AND FRONT BARS AREA. MUST CLEAN 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 DIRT FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DISHWASHING AREA AND BAR AREAS. MUST CLEANA ND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CELING IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATIO ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND DIRT ON CEILING IN DINING AREA AND FRONT AND SIDE BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS DRAING SLOW IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT BAT AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON FRONT SIDE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. MUST CLEAN SEAL OR REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Mar 21, 2018
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY 3/4 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR ALSO OBSERVED EMPLYEE BACK ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 7/12/17 REPORT#1955769 NOT CORRECTED. 32 NOTED SHELVING RUSTING AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. 33 NOTED FAN GUARDS IN REACH-IN COOLER DIRTY AT PIZZA PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEANFAN GUARDS. OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED ADJACENT TO DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW AND CLEAN TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. 36 LIGHT BALLAST ABOVE PIZZA PREPARATION AREA NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE FLOURESENT BALLAST SO PROPER LIGHTING CAN BE DISPENSED. 38 NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALKING COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OVERSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DARK GROOVES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERRVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EAQUIPMENT AND ALL HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS, DISHWASHING AREA/ KITCHEN AREA, BACK SERVICE STATION AND FRONT BARS AREA. MUST CLEAN 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 DIRT FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT DISHWASHING AREA AND BAR AREAS. MUST CLEANA ND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CELING IN CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATIO ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND DIRT ON CEILING IN DINING AREA AND FRONT AND SIDE BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS DRAING SLOW IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND FRONT BAT AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON FRONT SIDE BAR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN PREP COOLERS IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. MUST CLEAN SEAL OR REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jul 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVING RUSTING AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED FAN GUARDS IN REACH-IN COOLER DIRTY AT PIZZA PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEANFAN GUARDS. OBSERVED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED ADJACENT TO DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW AND CLEAN TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BALLAST ABOVE PIZZA PREPARATION AREA NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE FLOURESENT BALLAST SO PROPER LIGHTING CAN BE DISPENSED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Aug 26, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD REDSIDUE AND STAINS IN THE DRAWERS AND THE GASKETS OF THE COOK LINE DRAWER COOLER. NOTED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES OF THE FRYER, THE SIDE OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND THE TOP OF THE TABLE HOLDING THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION THAT 2 OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE KITCHEN WERE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
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Aug 18, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE BOTTOM OF THE 2ND BASIN OF THE SIDE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD REDSIDUE AND STAINS IN THE DRAWERS AND THE GASKETS OF THE COOK LINE DRAWER COOLER. NOTED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES OF THE FRYER, THE SIDE OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND THE TOP OF THE TABLE HOLDING THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION THAT 2 OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE KITCHEN WERE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THAT THE SIDE BAR HAND SINK DRAIN IS SLOW. INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE DRAIN. NOTED THAT THE SIDE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
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May 8, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE ACCUMULATION ON INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER. DEFROST AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS INSIDE BEER COOLER REMOVE ALL RUST FROM INTERIOR OF BEER COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL BEER COOLERS WITH UNCLEAN STANDING WATER AT BASE OF COOLERS. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL INTERIOR OF ALL BEER COOLERS AND MAINTIAN IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDERS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MILDEWY LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA SYRUP ON FLOOR UNDER SODA SYRUP STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE CLEANED. CELAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL HOODS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN EQUIPMENT OF REACH IN FREEZER AT COOKING LINE, REACH IN FREEZER NEAR DRY STORAGE AND EXCESS REFRIGERATION UNITS IN SMALL BAR. REMOVE /REPAIR ALL UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE
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Mar 10, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS CHILI IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 83.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE REHEATED TO 165F THEN HELD HOT AT 140F OR ABOVE. CHILI DISCARDED MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $30.00. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPARED CHILI IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL OTHER PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FRONT BAR FLOOR TILES CRACKED, IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE/RESEAL. FLOOR UNDER MAIN BAR DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. CERAMIC FLOOR BASEBOARD AT REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR MISSING. MUST REPLACE.ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE FRONT BAR AND KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINKS. LEAK FROM AUTOMATIC CHEMICAL DISPENSING SYSTEM AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR. EXTREMELY DIRTY MOP SINK. DIRTY, STAINED MAIN BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL.
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Jun 18, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: . MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD TILES AT REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MENS WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Jun 10, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS ON PREMISES. LAST SERVICE REPORT DATED FROM 09/2012. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FRONT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER NOZZLE DOES NOT TURN ON. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER.KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE DOES NOT DISPENSE WATER FROM NOZZLE. WATER DISPENSED THROUGH WALL MOUNTED SOAP SYSTEM THAT DOES NOT REACH ALL BASINS OF SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER THROUGH NOZZLE TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF SINK. NO HOT WATER AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-6-11 NOT CORRECTED.#33-PLASTIC DISH RACKS FOR MACHINE BLACKENED WITH DIRT. INTERIOR UNUSED COOLER FOR STORAGE DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE/CLEAN.#34- FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT,FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN: UNDER BOTH BARS, THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER DISH MACHINE. MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM AND IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR ALL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIFE FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN COOLERS ON COOKS LINE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING FOR CLEAN DISHES AT DISH MACHINE WITH GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN WALL AT WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. SEVERAL OPEN CREVICES IN METAL WALL AT MOP SINK. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARD TILES AT REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN MENS WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING SODA GUN DRAIN LINES AT MAIN BAR. MUST PROVIDE. EXTREMELY DIRTY MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN. MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER.
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Sep 9, 2011
Tag Removal
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 9-6-11 #517503.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS.
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Sep 6, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. 0PPM NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL PROPERLY DISPENSING SANITIZER, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL FAXING REQUEST TO 312-746-4240.
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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 CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER RUSTY AND WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN BOTH.
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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. SHELVING IN THE FOLLOWING MUST CLEAN: BEHIND MAIN BAR, THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK. RUSTED SHELVING IN SEVERAL COOLERS IN KITCHEN, MUST REMOVE/REPLACE.
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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. EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRTY FRONT BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DIRTY SODA GUN HOLDERS, DIRTY INTERIOR DISH MACHINE, PLASTIC DISH RACKS FOR MACHINE BLACKENED WITH DIRT. INTERIOR UNUSED COOLER FOR STORAGE DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DIRTY ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, FLOOR STANDING MIXING BOWL DIRTY. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT,FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN: UNDER BOTH BARS, THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER DISH MACHINE, IN WALK-IN COOLER. MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN LADIES WASHROOM AND IN REAR KITCHEN. MISSING/BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD AT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT NOZZLE OF ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK, LEAK ON NOZZLE OF MAIN BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL UNITS.
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Aug 27, 2010
Routine
2 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. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER ,NEED TO PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE IT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO FIX.OBSERVED FAUCET WITH THREAD IN EXPOSED HAND SINK, BEHIND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FAUCET WITH NON THREAD FAUCET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crossroads Public House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crossroads Public House on file is from Apr 2, 2018. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crossroads Public House?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Crossroads Public House.
Has Crossroads Public House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Crossroads Public House have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Crossroads Public House 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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