The Crocodile
Last inspected: Apr 26, 2016
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Score
Going back to 2010, The Crocodile has five inspections in the public record. On Apr 26, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The most recent inspection at The Crocodile is from Apr 26, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
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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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 26, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DISCHARGE WASTE LINE ATTACHED TO POP GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOSE LINE DISCHARGING WATER INTO FLOOR DRAIN LEFT AND RIGHT INTERIOR LIDS IN POOR REPAIR AT PREP COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA. EXPOSED INSULATION, NEEDS TO BE REPAIR/REPLACE SAID INTERIOR LIDS. BROKEN WRAPS AROUND THE BEER LINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AT BAR AREA BAR COUNTER TOP IS UNEVEN, PITTED AND POROUS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE COUNTER TOP. BAR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. BARE, UNFINISHED WOOD LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES. MUST SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON THE SIDE OF THE COOLER,BEHIND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEMENT AND LOOSE, UNEVEN BRICKS INSIDE THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS WITH OPENINGS AND UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Apr 19, 2016
Routine
9 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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED:FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4 "OF GAP,REAR EXIT DOOR A GAP OF 1/2" TO 1". SMALL FLIES WERE OBSERVED AT BAR AREA,UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PIZZA AREA,AND DOWNSTAIRS IN THE BASEMENT. NEED TO RODENT/INSECT DOORS. ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED ON PREMISES:CHEESE,SAUSAGE ,ETC.INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-21-14,REPORT #1498027 #34- GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR BAR. OBSERVED TODAY(4-19-16)SAME VIOLATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DISCHARGE WASTE LINE ATTACHED TO POP GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOSE LINE DISCHARGING WATER INTO FLOOR DRAIN LEFT AND RIGHT INTERIOR LIDS IN POOR REPAIR AT PREP COOLER AT PIZZA PREP AREA. EXPOSED INSULATION, NEEDS TO BE REPAIR/REPLACE SAID INTERIOR LIDS. BROKEN WRAPS AROUND THE BEER LINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AT BAR AREA BAR COUNTER TOP IS UNEVEN, PITTED AND POROUS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE COUNTER TOP. BAR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. BARE, UNFINISHED WOOD LIQUOR STORAGE SHELVES. MUST SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NONABSORBENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON THE SIDE OF THE COOLER,BEHIND BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEMENT AND LOOSE, UNEVEN BRICKS INSIDE THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID FLOOR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING WALL BY THE HOOD IN PIZZA PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS WITH OPENINGS AND UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Oct 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REPLACE WORN GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN FIRST FLOOR BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 21, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Instructed manager to clean,sanitize bar guns and housings attached throughout the bar areas.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Instructed manager to clean,maintain light shields in the kitchen areas.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Women toilet room door 1st floor must be self closing.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Instructed manager to repair water leak beneath the 3 compartment sink at kitchen area and remove dusts build-up on ventilation covers throughout the premises also repair slow draining exposed handsink at rear kitchen area.
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Jun 25, 2010
Routine
4 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.REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREA,RAW WOOD SURFACES IN BASEMENT BAR MUST SEAL USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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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.MUST PROPERLY STORE ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN MOP SINK CLOSET,UNDER COOKING OVEN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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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.WOMENS TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT VENTILATION NOT WORKING.
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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 A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Crocodile last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Crocodile on file is from Apr 26, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Crocodile?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Crocodile.
Has The Crocodile's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Crocodile have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Crocodile 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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