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The Crossing Tavern — Crossing

2542-2548 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2015
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at The Crossing Tavern — Crossing stretching back to 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 1, 2015. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at The Crossing Tavern — Crossing is from Oct 1, 2015, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 1, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER BEHIND THE OUTDOOR PATIO AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER AND CHEF CLEANED THE FLOOR DURING INSPECTION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL DIPPER WELL FOR THE ICE CREAM IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER INSIDE THE GARAGE BEING USED AS A STORAGE AREA IN THE OUTSIDE PATIO, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR, ORGANIZE THE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Jul 23, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEING USED AS STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED X2 FISHBOWLS WITH WINE BOTTLE COVERS STORED ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PATIO BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR WASHING HANDS ONLY AND NOT FOR STORAGE. MANAGER REMOVED THE X2 FISHBOWLS FROM THE HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CABINET BEHIND THE EAST BAR (WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE STORAGE AREA ,IST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR BY THE PATIO BAR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENT COVER INISDE BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 26, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 19, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 GALLONS PREVIOUSLY COOKED THEN COOLED PREPARED WING SAUCE MADE STORED IN CONTAINERS ON SHELVING IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AND ON COOKS LINE PREP TABLE AT 74.1F. ALL DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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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 50 TO 75 DRAIN FLIES IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. AT ALL THREE INDOOR BARS, AT KITCHEN STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. REMOVE ALL MOIST ORGANIC BREADING GROUNDS AND CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND BAR MIXERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING/TORN WALL CAULKING AT DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY DISH EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
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Mar 8, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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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. EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD AREAS. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Crossing Tavern — Crossing last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Crossing Tavern — Crossing on file is from Oct 1, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Crossing Tavern — Crossing?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Crossing Tavern — Crossing.

Has The Crossing Tavern — Crossing's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Crossing Tavern — Crossing have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Crossing Tavern — Crossing 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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