MADISON CRAB HOUSE.
1045 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
7 of 12 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 12026PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AT CHUTE WITH SLIGHTLY SOILED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DEEP FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED AND EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR LID AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
FAUCET HANDLES AND BASINS OF HANDWASH SINKS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
MAR 192025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHES ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
MAR 112025FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS CHICKEN, CLAMS, SHRIMP FRIES, ETC., MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHES ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEA,N AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, CEILING, AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING TO BACK EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MAY 72024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN THE SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, CEILING, AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
JUN 152023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HEAVY RUST BUILD-UP ON THE METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RE-FINISH OR PAINT THE SHELVING SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND CORROSION-RESISTANT.
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE MOP SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE CEILING OVER THE COOKS LINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR THE CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE.
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SEP 122022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT BAR AND KITCHEN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE OFF WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
MAR 152021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 82021FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT PREP HANDSINK ALONG COOKING EQUIPMENT WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED MENU WITH A FOOTNOTE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU AND MISSING DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICKS FOR RELATED MENU ITEMS CONTAINING ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS OFFERED (EX. RAW OYSTERS ETC.). (REFER TO ONLINE CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE - LINK IN BELOW COMMENTS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN) FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
NOTED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #38 REPORT #2303422 CONDUCTED ON 7/19/19: 6-202.15: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. MUST COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE IS NOT IN POSSESSION OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIAL OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES (INCLUDING SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN GARAGE AREA WHERE TCS FOOD ( RICE )WAS BEING PREPARED IN BLACK LARGE RICE COOKER PLUGGED INTO THE WALL WITH A SCOOP ON TOP OF COOKERS LID. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP , AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION WAS NOTED AT 0PPM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE TO SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. TAGGED MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED .
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND NO REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS (FRESH OYSTERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND REMINDER INCLUDING ASTERISKING ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD OF FROZEN CHICKEN BREAST. FOOD ITEM WAS OBSERVED THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN A PLASTIC BAG PLACED IN BLACK BASIN IN GARAGE AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER WAYS TO THAW INCLUDING SUBMERGING FOOD UNDER RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION.
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL LARGE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED ALL UNAPPROVED SURFACES (FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS) IN GARAGE AREA WHERE FOOD PREP WAS OCCURRING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED EXPOSED PIPING, RAW WOOD THROUGHOUT, AND CEMENT FLOORING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED 3 BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULBS IN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE WOK STATION/STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN LOCATED ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OCT 182018PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
4.501.11 MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
OCT 112018FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5-203.11 MUST INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN PREP AREA. (LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN INSTALLED, BUT REMOVED HAND SINK) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
4.903.11 (A)(1) MUST STORE UTENSILS IN DRY CLEAN LOCATION AND NOT LODGE BETWEEN THE WALL ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
4.501.11 MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
JAN 32018PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE OVERSIZED POT FROM PREMISES THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED INSIDE OF 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,WIRE RACK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTER IN PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR.
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AND AT EXPOSE HAND SINKS IN DINING ROOM.
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA .
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