SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

THE CRAB HOUSE.

YOUR CALL. 52/100

1049 W 103RD ST · BEVERLY, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 25, 2025 · passed

4 of 11 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
4 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
59
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Nov 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 25
2025
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED VERY SMALL DRIP OF WHITE PIPE IN THE FRONT AREA IN THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED ***MUST*** REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE LEFT WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PEELING WITH DRYWALL EXPOSED AND ITS DAMAGED...INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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.

MAR 26
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT REAR PREP SINK. MANAGER OBTAINED SOAP AND TOWELS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

ALL FISH MUST BE REMVED FROM CRYO VAC PACKAGING DURING THAWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

AUG 19
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INTERIOR OF REACHIN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ARE IN NEED OF PROPER ATTIRE. FULL COVERAGE ON SHIRTS, CLOSED SHOES ETC. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE STEAMER OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 7
2024
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INTERIOR OF REACHIN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ARE IN NEED OF PROPER ATTIRE. FULL COVERAGE ON SHIRTS, CLOSED SHOES ETC. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE STEAMER OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

MAR 2
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MINORPest Activity
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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.

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OCT 17
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

MAY 18
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

APR 12
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 1
2021
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR PACKAGED SEAFOOD SALAD IN DISPLAY COOLER. READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NOV 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NOV 12
2020
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE FOR UNDER COOKED FOODS SERVED,( COOK TO ORDER,STEAK).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY FOOD MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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