Old Crow

3506-3512 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657

American

Last inspected: Oct 24, 2013

100

Score

Low Risk

Old Crow appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 24, 2013. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Old Crow's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 24, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Old Crow's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 24, 2013

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 22, 2013

License

9 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: 02 GAS CONNECTED KITCHEN STEAMTABLE MUST BE OPERABLE AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 140F OR ABOVE.

Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: PROVIDE SOAP AND HANDPAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR FRONT AREA.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: SNEEZEGUARD/BARRIER MUST BE PROVIDED FOR THE OPEN FRONT SMOKER FOOD EQUIPMENT AND DISPLAY FOR SHELLFISH SAME AREA--MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA,DRY STORAGE ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, SEVERAL EXIT DOORS TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ARE NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED.THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.RODENT MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA,DRY STORAGE ROOM.PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS INCLUDE A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND PROVIDE 4" COVING AT SOUTH WALL KITCHEN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Clean and maintain the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom and seal all noticeable openings and around pipes where noted.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS AT 2ND FLOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM SODA ROOM,2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Oct 3, 2013

License

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Old Crow last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Old Crow on file is from Oct 24, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

Has Old Crow's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Old Crow have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Old Crow 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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