El Cangrejo Seafood Restaurant
4472 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
Out of business · as of Jul 8, 2026
El Cangrejo Seafood Restaurant was last inspected on July 8, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
July 8, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers not labeled with common name. Instd to label with common name and maintain
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Knives improperly stored inbetween wall and prep table. Instd to store knives properly (ie knife rack, on clean surface)
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored in plastic grocery bags in the refrigerator andfreezer. Management instructed to use proper food grade storage bags and containers only.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
License · Pass
7 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on storage shelves.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door prep cooler and interior panel on same.must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up on fryer cabinets.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on ice machine to be seen for servicing.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky stopper handle at far right compartment at 4- comp sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must grout floor in rear main prep area.must seal gap on underside of bar top,floor drain under 3- compartment sink and wall trim in juicing/drink area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for food managers.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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PaperworkFood handling
Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.
Inspector’s note: Observed no smoking signs posted.must post no smoking signs at entry to business.
Official wording (code 62)
Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.