Old Crow Smokehouse
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
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Going back to 2015, Old Crow Smokehouse has 17 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 4, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INNER LINING OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITHING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS MEANS OF ELEVATION. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE MEAT SHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN CHEST FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERED SLOW LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK HANDLE IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHTSHIELDS COVERS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ON THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE 1ST (FLOOR RIGHT SIDE) ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE SAID ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT 3506 N CLARK ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP AND AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR CLUTTERED/LITTERED IN WOMENS EMPLOYEES LOCKER ROOM. MUST CLEAN/ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN WOMENS EMPLOYEES LOCKER ROOM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Oct 4, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE POSTED. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TIMES. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 NOTED WASHROOMS ON THE PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
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Sep 27, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, SHELVES, CEILING, AND EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WITH SODA DISPENSER SYRUP AND GREASE RECEPTACLE THROUGHOUT THE BAR ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND BAR ON THE SECOND FLOOR NEXT TO THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM PIPPING OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE NORTH BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR AT THE SECOND-FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALL ON THE FIRST FLOOR BY THE STAGING AND WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Mar 9, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OPEN 1 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AN THE DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- MISSING WALL TILES AROUND THE PIPING UNDER THE MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.----DAMAGED CEILING WITH OPEN HOLE/PEELING PLASTER IN THE 2ND FLOOR MENS LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL.
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Feb 11, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2374088 ON 6-23-20 NOT CORRECTED. #53- NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE. #55- WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR METAL PANELS IN POOR REPAIR/BEGINNING TO BUBBLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN. #58- NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: VIRTUAL MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LEAK FROM THE CEILING ONTO THE DINING ROOM FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OPEN 1 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AN THE DOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK ONTO THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT SMOKING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PILED PLASTIC CRATES AT THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL TILES AROUND THE PIPING UNDER THE MAIN KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.----DAMAGED CEILING WITH OPEN HOLE/PEELING PLASTER IN THE 2ND FLOOR MENS LOCKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL.
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Jun 23, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES MISSING SOME REQUIRED VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING ITEMS ON CLEANING PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH BOTH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 2ND FLOOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X3). MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR METAL PANELS BEGINNING IN POOR REPAIR/BEGINNING TO BUBBLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER, FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 26, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE CRACKS ON THE WALLS AT THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR AND HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CRACKS AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE AT THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Mar 8, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT MEN'S/WOMAN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOMS 1ST FLOOR.(WALLS MADE OF BARN WOOD) MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT IST FLOOR CUTOMER RESTROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PREP/DUMP SINK AT ROOFTOP BAR. MUST INSTALL MINIMUM OF A 1 COMPARTMENNT DUMP SINK.
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Mar 1, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-28-17 INSPECTION # 2116350.VIOLATION 32. OBSERVED THAT PATRONS MUST PASS THROUGH DISH ROOM TO GET TO 2ND FLOOR MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL BARRIER TO SEPARATE DISH WASHING AREA FROM PATRON PASSAGEWAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE BARRIER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT MEN'S/WOMAN'S CUSTOMER RESTROOMS 1ST FLOOR.(WALLS MADE OF BARN WOOD) MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT IST FLOOR CUTOMER RESTROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT DISH/GLASS WASHING ROOM AT 2ND FLOOR BY MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Nov 28, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT PATRONS MUST PASS THROUGH DISH ROOM TO GET TO 2ND FLOOR MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL BARRIER TO SEPARATE DISH WASHING AREA FROM PATRON PASSAGEWAY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PAPER SHELF LINERS BEING USED IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BAR BEER COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL LIQUOR BOXES AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED LARGE POTS IN DRY STORAGE THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO BE WASHED PROPERLY IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OVER-SIZED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSTRUCTED THAT ALL POTS AND PANS MUST BE SIZED TO FIT IN THE PROVIDED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE SO THEY CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
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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 TO LEFT OF 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS OR SEPARATE FROM FOOD SERVICE PRODUCTS/EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 7, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED WALL AT DOOR FRAME AT KITCHEN EXIT NEAR WARMING TABLE, WHERE DRYWALL AND COARSE EDGES ARE EXPOSED.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SPRAY BOTTLES OF CHEMICALS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITHOUT PROPER LABELS: IN COOK LINE, NEAR MOP SINK AND AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST PROVIDE LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF CHEMICAL ON ALL CHEMICAL CONTAINERS. OPERATOR CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL MULTI-USE AND SINGLE-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE PRESENTED TO CONSUMER, IE AT TO-GO STATION, DISHROOM.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING SODA GUN DRIP PANS/DRAIN LINES AT SOUTH BAR AND 2ND FLOOR BAR. OBSERVED THAT PATRONS MUST PASS THROUGH DISH ROOM TO GET TO 2ND FLOOR MEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A PHYSICAL BARRIER TO SEPARATE DISH WASHING AREA FROM PATRON PASSAGEWAY.
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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 TO LEFT OF 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE. MUST STORE ALL PRODUCT AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR, INCLUDING: BEER CASES IN HALL NEAR WOMEN'S RESTROOM, CUTTING BOARDS IN DISH ROOM, CHEMICALS AT NORTH BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND CASES OF GLASSWARE AT BBQ PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK, WITH HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, IN THE 2ND FLOOR DISH ROOM WHERE A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED, SO THAT EMPLOYEES CAN WASH HANDS BEFORE HANDING CLEAN AND SANITIZED DISHES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (JACKETS, BAGS) STORED ON SODA BOXES AND RACKS IN SODA ROOM NEAR 1ST FLOOR WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS OR SEPARATE FROM FOOD SERVICE PRODUCTS/EQUIPMENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OBSERVED AS EXPIRED. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE.
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Nov 14, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. IN COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER OBSERVED AN OPEN FLAT OF RAW EGGS ON THE TOP SHELVING, TWO CRACKED AND SPILLING, BEING STORED ABOVE COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED CORN DOGS. ALSO STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND TOUCHING THE RAW, CRACKED EGGS A COOKED 1/2 SLAB OF BBQ RIBS UNCOVERED AND AN EMPLOYEES HALF CONSUMED STARBUCKS BEVERAGE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 141.9F WAS BEING PREPARED AND RICE BEING COOKED IN STEAMER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MIXING BOWLS IN THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE AT THE WALK-IN COOLERS (2ND FLR.) AND HOLE IN THE WALL AT DISH STORAGE ADJACENT TO DRY FOOD STORAGE (2ND FLR,). HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE ROOF TOP SODA GUN DISPENSER NEXT TO REAR ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT THE FRONT SMOKER PREP AREA AND THE THREE DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK LINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN THE FOOD PREP, DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OR BRING BICYCLES THROUGH FOOD AREA FOR STORAGE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 16, 2016
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN AN ELECTRIC HOT HOLDING CAMBROS UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. BEEF BRISKET AT 132.9F, CHICKEN AT 134.1F BEEF AT 134.2F. MANAGEMENT STATES APPROXIMATELY 13 LBS TOTAL AT AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $40.00. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF CAMBROS UNIT FOUND AT 142F.ALL FOOD DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND IMPROPER USE OF GLOVES FOR READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED NUMEROUS EMPLOYEES IN SEVERAL FOOD PREP AREAS NOT USING GLOVES PROPERLY. NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS BEFORE OF AFTER GLOVE USE. WEARING GLOVES IN NON-FOOD AREAS THEN RETURNING TO THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES. REVIEWED PROPER GLOVE USAGE WITH MANAGEMENT AND INSTRUCTED TO REVIEW WITH STAFF. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE SOUTH BAR AND HAND SINK BEING USED AS A "SLOP" SINK FOR OLD DRINKS AND CONDIMENTS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED TOWELS AND CLEARED SINK OF ALL DEBRIS.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. THREE CASES OF RAW EGGS BEING STORED DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED, OPEN STRAINER OF PREPARED COLE SLAW AND OTHER PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT REMOVED EGGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL MIXING BOWLS IN THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE AT THE WALK-IN COOLERS (2ND FLR.) AND HOLE IN THE WALL AT DISH STORAGE ADJACENT TO DRY FOOD STORAGE (2ND FLR,). HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE ROOF TOP SODA GUN DISPENSER NEXT TO REAR ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/SEAL ALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT THE FRONT SMOKER PREP AREA AND THE THREE DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE WOK LINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN THE FOOD PREP, DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA OR BRING BICYCLES THROUGH FOOD AREA FOR STORAGE. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT 2ND FLOOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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61
May 6, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 3LBS OF FISH VALUED AT $20 AT 49.7F, 3 LBS OF BEEF VALUED AT $12 AT 49.9, 4LBS OF SALMON VAUED AT $24.00 AT 51.6F, 8LB OF BEEF VALUED AT $32 AT 46.7F, 4LBS OF EGGROLLS VALUED AT $8.00 AT 46F, 3LBS OF RIBS VALUED AT $8.00 AT 50.5F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE ON WALK IN FREEZER NEAR FANS. REMOVE ALL FROZEN CONDENSATE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN WITH BROKEN LID AND GASKET. REPAIR LID AND GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 1, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE ROOFTOP BAR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Old Crow Smokehouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Old Crow Smokehouse on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Old Crow Smokehouse?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Old Crow Smokehouse.
Has Old Crow Smokehouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Old Crow Smokehouse have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Old Crow Smokehouse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Old Crow Smokehouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Old Crow Smokehouse is inspected around two times per year on average.
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