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CROSBY'S KITCHEN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CROSBY'S KITCHEN 3455-3457 N SOUTHPORT AVE, CHICAGO 60657 Restaurant
October 28, 2021 Complaint License #2147385
9
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
6
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: SOME UPPER AREAS INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WERE NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SOLO CUPS AS FOOD LADLES. FOOD SCOOPS STORED INSIDE FOODS MUST HAVE A HANDLE THAT IS INVERTED FROM THE FOODS.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED PEELING PLASTIC USED AS METAL PROTECTION ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----NOTED THE TOP OF THE SAME MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK FOR THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPAIR.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH AREA THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.----FLOOR BEHIND THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED A SOILED MOP HEAD STORED IMPROPERLY INSIDE A BUCKET IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE MAINTENANCE TOOLS.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED BASEMENT TOOL CLOSET WITH STORED ITEMS AND CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE CLOSET.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED BASEMENT TOOL CLOSET WITH STORED ITEMS AND CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE CLOSET.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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