The Cross Roads Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited The Cross Roads Bar & Grill 24 times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 14 times across the record.
The Cross Roads Bar & Grill's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 17, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MISSING TESTING DEVICES FOR SANITIZERS ON SITE (CHLORINE AND QUATERNARY AMMONIUM). INSTD TO PROVIDE TESTING DEVICES FOR CHLORINE AND QUATERNARY AMMONIUM AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF RUST AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 GAP AT LEFT LOWER PORTION. INSTD TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING AND PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LEAK UNDERNEATH FRYER CAUSING EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST, DIRT, AND DISCOLORATION ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DUST, DIRT AND DISCOLORATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION SYSTEM INTERIOR SIDES WITH EXCEESIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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67
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50F INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND AT 48F INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE COOK'S LINE. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR AND 3-DOOR PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 48F, HAMBURGERS AT 44F, CHEESE AT 47F, STEAK AT 51F, CHICKEN AT 46F, CRAB CAKES AT 51F, VEGGIE BURGERS AT 48F, AND JALAPENO POPPERS AT 50F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CUSTOMER SITTING AT A TABLE DRINKING A BEER WITH HIS PET DOG ON A LEASH NEXT TO HIM. A WATER BOWL WAS PLACED ON THE FLOOR WHERE THE DOG WAS SITTING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ONLY SERVICE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION AND WIRING BENEATH THE LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CHEST FREEZER TO COVER THE EXPOSED INSULATION AND WIRING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DUST AND SOOT ACCUMULATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jul 25, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED (CHICKEN, HAMBURGERS, FRENCH, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLES ON TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Dec 15, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN BOTH WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL MOUNTED POTATO SLICER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Sep 16, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 13, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TABLES IN KITCHEN, IN BETWEEN CRACKS IN PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN, IN GASKET AT 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR, UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT AND MOP SINK. OBSERVED OVER 200 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON WALLS BEHIND MAIN BAR AREA AND IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS BY WATER HEATER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER NOT DRAINING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. WATER MUST PROPERLY DRAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER SANITIZING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE AT 155.0F AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 180.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/17/2021, REPORT #2484818. #56- OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM 2/17/2021, REPORT #2484818. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 DEAD COCKROACHES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. DEAD COCKROACHES WERE FOUND UNDER PREP SINK, MOP SINK, ON PREP TABLE COUNTER AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZER ON GLUEBOARD IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES FROM PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Feb 17, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES PLACED ON TABLES AND IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE-WRAPPED EATING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AVOID CONTAMINATION BY INVERTING UTENSILS WITH HANDLES EXPOSED AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE AND DEEP FRYER) IN KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN STALLS OF WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 25, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS COR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 18, 2018 REPORT #2184750 VIOLATION #58 MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION , PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF LID REPAIR. EXPOSED INSULATION SHOWING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS, WALL AND CEILINGS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DUST BUILD UP. BASEMENT FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT THIS TIME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Jul 25, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT OR PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION , NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 18, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIQUID SUBSTANCE SEEPING FROM THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP (LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK) WHEN THE HOT OR COLD WATER IS RUNNING OR DRAINING IN THE 3-COMP SINK. HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AVAILABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES. 1-COMP SINK CAN BE USED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. TWO DAYS ISSUED TO REPAIR GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS HELD IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO, 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES WHERE OBSERVED ON THE LARGE WALL BEHIND THE BAR, WHERE THE LIQUOR IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND LIVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (A)(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION , NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT OR PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE UTENSILS BEFORE USE, THAT WAS OBSERVED STORED BETWEEN THE PREP AREA WALL AND PIPE. ALSO,CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SODA NOZZLES BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, BEING STORED BETWEEN A WALL AND PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND BEHIND BAR. ALSO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 5, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 4, 2017
Routine
13 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH INFESTATION APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE CRAWLING ON WHEEL BASES OF 3- PREP COOLERS AND ON FREEZER,IN CRACK OF 2- DOOR SALAD PREP COOLER,CRAWL INTO MOTOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN 1ST F. PREP AREA,APPX. 15 OR MORE IN CRACKS BETWEEN CEILING JOIST ,CRAWLING IN MOTOR OF CHEST FREEZeR AND CRAWLING IN BETWEEN DOOR JAM AND DOOR IN BASEMENT.APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND ON WALLS AND PICTURES.ALSO SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND 1ST FL. PREP AREA.APPX "3/4-1" gAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND SIDE DOORS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/4/17.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE GAUGE COCK NOT WORKING NO MOVEMENT ON DIAL.MUST REPAIR DISH MACHINE GAUGE COCK TO REGISTER AT 180.0F FOR FINAL RINSE.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WASTE WATER AND GREASE SEEPING OUT FROM TOP OF GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK AND POOLING ON LID.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND WASTE WATER FROM LID,SEAL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS ON DISH STORAGE RACK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTEROR DOOR FRAME OF ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GAURD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA AND A LID FOR ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,STOVE,OVEN,PREP TABLES,CAN OPENER,POTATO PEELER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,STEAM TABLE,STORAGE SHELVES,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,BAR COOLERS,ROLLING CART.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE UNLEVELED CONCRETE FLOOR IN BEER WALK IN COOLER .MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON FLOOR IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER,HALL WAY BEHIND ROLLING CARTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN BAR AREA,DOOR FRAMES IN REAR AREA,HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICE IN WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT AREA THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY SINK STOPPERS AND PIPES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT AREAS AND STORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 5, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH RUST AROUND FRAME. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MISSING ICE BIN COVER IN BAR.
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Jun 21, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDE OF DOOR. LEFT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS (SPOONS) IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE UP).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH RUST AROUND FRAME. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MISSING ICE BIN COVER IN BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN, DEAD INSECTS/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA LOOSE, HANGING FROM CEILING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: EXTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO PROVIDE EITHER EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL WORKING THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS/LOGS.
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Oct 13, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND BOTH BARS, AND INTERIORS OF BEER/WINE COOLERS BEHIND MAIN BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: KEEP FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL FOR PACKED ICE CREAM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: : ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN AT THE END OF THE MAIN BAR. SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Oct 2, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GREASE AND DEBRIS STUCK TO TOP OF LID. 3 OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS HAVE LARGE OPENINGS IN THE LIDS, MUST HAVE RECEPTACLES REPLACED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-02O
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS BEHIND BOTH BARS, AND INTERIORS OF BEER/WINE COOLERS BEHIND MAIN BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: KITCHEN FLOOR NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, NEED TO RE-PAINT. KEEP FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CEILING TILES AND WALLS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN AREA, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL FOR PACKED ICE CREAM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE CONSUMABLE ICE BIN AT THE END OF THE MAIN BAR. SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Sep 16, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS BEHIND BAR. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN ALL WASHROOMS. SOME MOLD OBSERVED ON WALL OF LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT; REMOVE MOLD AND REPAIR LOWER WALL WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LONGER FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN SO THAT IT REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS FOR PROPER SET UP OF WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING. ( A HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IS ON PREMISES AND WORKING AT THIS TIME). REPAIR PIPE UNDER ONE COMP PREP SINK IN KITCHEN WHERE LOOSE.
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Aug 24, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT BASEMENT NEXT TO THE CO2 TANK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL WALL OPENING AT EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AT THE CORNER AND AT EXTERIOR REAR WALL. MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL IN THE LIQOUR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3COMP SINK AT KITCHEN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 19, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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.MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF FREEZER SHELVES.MUST DEFROST ICE BOX FREEZER AT BASEMENT.
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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. MUST REPAIR LEAKY TOILET WATER TANK AT MEN'S HANDICAPPED RESTROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER DOWNSTAIRS BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA. ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 22, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. THE CAN OPENER IS DIRTY AND THE KITCHEN TONGS ARE HANGING NEAR A GARBAGE CAN; CLEAN, RINSE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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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. THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IS GREASY AND NEEDS TO CLEANED IN DETAIL.
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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. CAP OFF THE OLD MOP SINK DRAIN PIPE. THE BEER DRAIN LINES ARE FULL OF BUILDUP THAT CAN ATTRACT AND FEED THE SMALLFLIES (FRUITFLIES) CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DRAINLINES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: THE OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA IS FULL OF UNORGANIZED EQUIPMENT, REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT ARD MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
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Aug 9, 2010
Consultation
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Wash, rinse and sanitize the ice machine interior, cooking equipment casters and shelves and the beer tap drains of accumulated buildup.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The kitchen floors are dirty and the dish area is rough and unsanitary, clean and reseal the floors.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The kitchen floors are dirty and the dish area is rough and unsanitary, clean and reseal the floors.
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86
Aug 6, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the ice machine interior, cooking equipment casters and shelves and the beer tap drains of accumulated buildup.
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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. The kitchen floors are dirty and the dish area is rough and unsanitary, clean and reseal the floors.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Install drain lines in the soda gun holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Cross Roads Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Cross Roads Bar & Grill on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Cross Roads Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at The Cross Roads Bar & Grill.
Has The Cross Roads Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Cross Roads Bar & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Cross Roads Bar & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Cross Roads Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Cross Roads Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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