Crab King

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Inspections

1. May 18, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jun 20, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Jun 11, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     FOUND NO INDIVIDUAL WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES CHICKEN, SEAFOOD) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES OF PRODUCE AND FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AFTER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE WALK IN FREEZER TO HAVE BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS ONTO SHELVES/PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES.

   • Severity not stated

     IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

     OBSERVED SERVERAL SCOOPS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE AND MAIN PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT MAINTAINED IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES OF PAPER GOODS, STRAWS, CUPS, AND VARIOUS ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE MAIN BAR ON THE RIGHT TO BE SLOW DRAINING WHEN USED. INSTRUCTED MANGAER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO NOT BE FULLY ENGAGING AT TIME OF INSPECTION, CAUSING SOME HOT WATER TO ALWAYS BE RUNNING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE NON FUNCTIONAL HOT WATER HANDLE AND MAINTAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM OR THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN ALL EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS OR WOMEN'S BATHROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE ENTIRE WOK/COOKING STATION IN THE MAIN PREP AREA TO HAVE A THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS BELOW THE WOK/COOKING STATION.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED ONE (1) LIGHT IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECITON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED BOTH LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN THE LEFT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE/PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER TO BE MISSING A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE LIGHT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OVER THE LIGHT.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/06/2024, REPORT #2595867: #49) OBSERVED ACCUMUALATED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSER (MIDDLE WALK IN FREEZER). MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON SAID FREEZER CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN. #56) OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGH BULB COVER MISSING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM MOST RECENT INSPECTION ON 06/06/2024, REPORT #2595867 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SUMMARY REPORT IS POSTED AND AVAILABLE IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. REPORT DATED FROM 2022 POSTED NEXT TO LICENSE. NEW SUMMARY REPORT PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CURRENT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.

4. Jun 6, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMUALATED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSER (MIDDLE WALK IN FREEZER). MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON SAID FREEZER CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGH BULB COVER MISSING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

5. May 30, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS- FISH, OYSTERS, ETC.- ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME AND BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ALL ICE INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMUALATED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSER (MIDDLE WALK IN FREEZER). MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON SAID FREEZER CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGH BULB COVER MISSING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

6. Oct 26, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Priority

     NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

     OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE BEHIND THE BAR AREA MAKING A DRINK FOR A CUSTOMER AND, WITH BARE HAND, PICKED UP SLICED LIME TO GARNISH THE DRINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS, TONGS OR GLOVE HANDS. THE MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE, AND THE DRINK WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005(A),CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

     NO SHELLFISH TAG PROVIDED WITH SHUCKED FRESH OYSTER STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DATE WHEN THE LAST OYSTER IS CONSUMED ON THE SAID TAG. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TAGS ON SITE FOR THE OYSTERS ON ALL OTHER FUTURE PURCHASES. PRESENT OYSTER DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED ALL SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE RETAINED FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS.POUND 10, VALUE 65. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     UNABLE TO OBSERVE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST BE INSTALLED SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.

7. Jan 27, 2022 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE ICE BINS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     NO POSTING OF MASK REQUIREMENT SIGNAGE FOR BUSINESS AT ENTRANCE AND INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT.MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE ORDER. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING