Old Crow
Last inspected: May 8, 2015
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Score
Going back to 2013, Old Crow has eight inspections in the public record. Old Crow was last inspected on May 8, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Old Crow's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 8, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 8, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND RICE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.1F IN 3 DOOR COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID RICE. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS VALUED AT $12. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD IN A PLASTIC BAG IN THE 3 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE. FOUND GASKETS THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED AT THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN ACROSS FROM THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAID GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH MINOR BUILD-UP LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL ICE MACHINES. FOUND CLEANING IS NEEDED IN LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE GRILL LOCATED ACROSS FROM SMOKER. INSTRUCTED TO 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: FOUND WALL ON THE 2ND FLOOR NEAR MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EASILY CLEANABLE, SMOOTH SURFACES. FOUND SINK ON FIRST FLOOR EMPLOYEE BATHROOM NEEDING TO BE CAULKED. INSTRUCTION TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 24, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 17, 2014
Complaint
4 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: NOTED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA BY ICE MACHINES, DISHWASHING AREA, 2ND FLOOR NORTH SIDE WALL. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 45 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NORTH BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BINS AT FRONT NORTH BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE.
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Aug 21, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 14, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND TWO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. THE HAND SINK IN THE BBQ PORK SMOKER AREA AND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CDI CRITICAL CITATION.
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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: DURING INSPECTION FOUND MORE THAN 40 SMALL FLIES IN THE SOUTH SIDE BAR ON NAPKINS AND OTHER SURFACE AREAS AT STATED BAR, ALSO FOUND SCATTERED SMALL FLIES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON THE CEILING AND ON THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREAS ON CARD BORAD BOXES AND ON WALLS AND CEILINGS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND SOUP SPOONS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE REAR CHINESE FOOD MAKING AREA. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED WITH THE HANDLES UP TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR INNER LINING OF THE ICE BOX FREEZER IN THE CHINESE FOOD MAKING AREA FOR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND WELL MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE LIQOUR STORAGE AREA ON THE SECOND FLOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPERS IN ADEQUATE ICE RECEPTACLE HOLDERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND ICE SCOOPERS BEING STORED IN THE ICE AT THE ICE HOLDERS AT THE BAR ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PREMISES.
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Oct 24, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 22, 2013
License
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: GAS CONNECTED KITCHEN STEAMTABLE MUST BE OPERABLE AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 140F OR ABOVE.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Oct 3, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Old Crow last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Old Crow on file is from May 8, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Old Crow?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Old Crow.
Has Old Crow's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Old Crow have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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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