MAR 24
2026
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THE CRAB PAD, LLC.
EAT. 84/100
2529 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 24, 2026 · passed
6 of 10 inspections passed, with 7 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
46
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jun 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOIL AND TAPE LINED PREP TABLE SHEVLING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE, RESURFACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BEVERAGE SERVICE/STROAGE AREA. INSRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
JAN 132022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUST ON THE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP. ALSO, THE INTERIOR SIDES OF THE ICE MACHINE ARE JAGGED AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INTERIOR PARTS OF THE ICE MACHINE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE ICE CREAM SERVICE AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK AND PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE CREAM SERVICE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE BRICK WALL AND SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE PEELING PAINT FROM THE SAME WALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD ON THE PREMISES DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROTOCOL.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING REQUIRED UNDER OSHA STANDARDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR OF PATIO DOOR.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT ENTRY , DINING AREA AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE.MISSING WALL BASE BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION UNIT NOT WORKING OVER FRYERS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2294078 6/24/19 #52.STILL OBSERVING GREASY WATER FLOWING FROM THE TOP OF THE LID AND POOLING ON TO FLOOR AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.COS. DRAIN HAS BEEN RODDED AND IS FLOWING PROPERLY.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
JUN 242019FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2019
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR OF PATIO DOOR.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP OVERFLOWING WITH GREASY WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK ON TO FLOOR.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT ENTRY AND DINING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION UNIT NOT WORKING OVER FRYERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE.
JUL 132017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 13
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair/shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that had gaps in kitchen area shall be repaired/sealed.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be provided.
JUN 292016FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 29
2016
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER NOT YET INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER AND MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW AND 0F FOR FREEZER
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NOTED NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINKS AND BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE COMMON AREA AND STANDING WATER AT THE SAME AND AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NOTED ALL BATHROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE BATHROOMS.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →