3506-3514 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657
WrigleyvilleA follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Inspector found approximately 35 small flies and 5 rat droppings across multiple areas including food prep zones.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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6-501.111: **PF** Controlling Pests (Pest Activity, Harborage) OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 35 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE BARS, SERVER STATIONS, 2ND FLOOR PREP, MENS TOILET ROOM ROOF TOP AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ON 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREAS MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
4-601.11(A): **PF** Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND 2ND FLOOR PREP WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO BLACK SLIME AT EXTERIOR OF UNIT BETWEEN ICE BIN AND TOP PART OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
Old Crow Smokehouse has had 10 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 27, 2026.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.