CROSBY'S KITCHEN in CHICAGO, IL Failed Its Health Inspection on 04/17/23

CHICAGO, IL - Health department officials identified compliance issues at CROSBY'S KITCHEN in an inspection dated 04/17/2023.

Located at 3455-3457 N SOUTHPORT AVE in the Lakeview area, the establishment serves the local community. The Lakeview neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.

The inspection identified 5 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.

The first violation related to sanitization. Inspectors documented: Food-contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized - Comments: Interior of Ice Machine Compartments Not Clean (top Part and Bin). Ice Is Used for Human Consumption. Instructed to Clean, Sanitize and Maintain Unit. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.

The second violation concerned hand sanitation. Inspectors documented: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored - Comments: a Bucket with Sanitize Solution and Linen Must Be Provided at Prep Tables. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

The third violation related to cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Food & Non-food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used - Comments: Broken Rubber Gasket Inside Door of Various Reach-in Coolers. Repair/replace. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.

The fourth violation concerned cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Non-food/food Contact Surfaces Clean - Comments: Grase Inside the Cabinets of Deep Fryers Clean and Maintain. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.

The fifth violation concerned handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Caulking Broken with Black Slime Substance Behind Scrape Sink Attached at Low Temp Dishmachine.repair Issue. According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/17/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.