Did Old Crow Smokehouse pass its last health inspection?

Old Crow Smokehouse at 3506-3514 N Clark St was inspected on Nov 4, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.

What violations were cited at Old Crow Smokehouse?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Old Crow Smokehouse

3506-3514 N Clark St, Chicago 60657 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Nov 4, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 4, 2025

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
#16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INNER LINING OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITHING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS MEANS OF ELEVATION. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE MEAT SHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN CHEST FREEZER.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERED SLOW LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK HANDLE IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHTSHIELDS COVERS IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CEILING VENTILATION VENTS ON THE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING INTO CEILING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Nov 4, 2025	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 20, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 13, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 12, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 4, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 27, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 2, 2022	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 9, 2021	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 11, 2021	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 22, 2021	Complaint	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 23, 2020	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 26, 2019	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 19, 2019	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 8, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 1, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 28, 2017	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 24, 2017	Complaint	Not Ready	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 7, 2017	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 29, 2017	Canvass	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2016	Short Form Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 16, 2016	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 6, 2016	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 1, 2015	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Old Crow Smokehouse — questions

Did Old Crow Smokehouse pass its last health inspection?: Old Crow Smokehouse at 3506-3514 N Clark St was inspected on Nov 4, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Old Crow Smokehouse?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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