El Cangrejo
7519 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
Restaurant ZIP 60652 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Feb 26, 2026
El Cangrejo was last inspected on February 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
February 26, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 critical2 general-
CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the interior side and shoot of the large ice machine in the rear
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed a few storage container not labeled with product. Instructed to label product not in original containers with the name of item/product.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the filters above cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.