THE CRAB PAD, LLC.

Chicago Health Dept

2529 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

10 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 24

2026

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BEVERAGE SERVICE/STROAGE AREA. INSRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING.

Minor Documentation & Training

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.

MAR 31

2025

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 7

2024

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 30

2023

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 13

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Other

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 26

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION UNIT NOT WORKING OVER FRYERS

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE

Minor Facility Condition

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 24

2019

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR OF PATIO DOOR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT ENTRY AND DINING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION UNIT NOT WORKING OVER FRYERS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

JUL 13

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be provided.

JUL 12

2016

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 29

2016

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

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