The Crab House

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed the openings of the deep fryer units in the front food prep area with a heavy build up of grease and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the inside of the reach in cooling unit in the rear with a build up of dirt and food debris on the shelving, base floor and the sliding grooves of the doors. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the sides of all the cooking equipment in the front food service area with a heavy build up of grease, food splatter and food debris under and around the equipment as well. Instructed to clean and maintain all.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed very small drip of white pipe in the front area in the ceiling. Instructed ***must*** reapir and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling covering in the front food service area in front of the deep fryers missing...also observed a hole in the ceiling rear at the exit door. Instructed to repair and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and insect activity.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the left wall at the three compartment sink peeling with drywall exposed and its damaged...instructed to clean and repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed a clutter of unused items stored on the left and right side of the rear walk in cooling unit. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain as a means of preventing a possible harboring space for pest and insects.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the rear dish washing area all around and under the three comparment sink...the rear shelving area...the mop sink area...front food prep and service area..as well as the front area right side of the beverage reach in cooling unit in need of a detail cleaning of grease, dirt, dust, debris and food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hood ventilation system and filters with a heavy build up of grease. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible contamination of foods cooked in area and food contact surfaces below.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: All fish must be remved from cryo vac packaging during thawing. Instructed to correct and maintain

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Interior and exterior of all reach in coolers and freezers in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain at all times

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of replacing. Worn, discolored with deep cuts and stains. Instructed to obtain new cutting boards and maintain clean and in good repair.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean under all equipment, 3 compartment sink and around mop sink. Instructed to correct maintain

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: All bulk food storage containers must be label with commodity name. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Interior of reachin coolers in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: All food handlers in food prep area are in need of proper attire. Full coverage on shirts, closed shoes etc. Corrected during inspection

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the steamer oven. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: All bulk food storage containers must be label with commodity name. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Interior of reachin coolers in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: All food handlers in food prep area are in need of proper attire. Full coverage on shirts, closed shoes etc. Corrected during inspection

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of the steamer oven. Instructed to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from previous inspection dated march 2, 2023 report #2571972 #41 observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep table. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses. #49 observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of bulk containers, prep tables, steam tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units, cabinets, cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. #53 observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide. #55 observed dirt and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. #56 observed dust build up on interior surfaces of ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. All previous violations must be corrected and maintained. Priority foundation…

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom corners of front door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items off floor.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep table. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed pop crates used as shelving in rear storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of bulk containers, prep tables, steam tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units, cabinets, cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on interior surfaces of ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2565429 on 10-17-22:58-missing allergnen training as required for city of chicago certified manager. Insttd to obtain draining and maintain. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Plastic lining on bottom shelf of steam table. Cardboard lining of bottom shelf of prep table. Instd to remove plastic and cardboard so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Excessive black debris along wallbase through out, around legs/wheels of all equipment and underneath cooking line. Instd to detail clean, remove black debris and maintain. All doors need detailed cleaning at door handles and at base to remove excessive black debris.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer on site for measuring food temperatures. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime and food debris on floors throughout establishment in rear prep and rear dish area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in storage areas. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in storage areas. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical sanitizing test kit available. Instructed manager to provide for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop heads not properly stored. Instructed manager to hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed when water is released from any compartments of the 3- compartment sink black dirty greasy water backing up from drains inside sink. Instructed to make repairs. Priority foundation