THE CHUBBY CRAB.

NYC Health Dept

77 CHRYSTIE STREET · MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY

Closed by NYC Health Dept, Oct 2024. Reopened Oct 2024.

10 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Sep 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months · closure on record Oct 2024.

CLOSURE ON RECORD

Closed by NYC Health Dept on October 8, 2024. Reopened October 17, 2024.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
42
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 30
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Not Critical Sanitation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Pest Activity
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
JUL 1
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 5 CRITICAL
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Critical Food Temperature
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except dur
Critical Documentation & Training
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Critical Employee Hygiene
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernai
APR 24
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Employee Hygiene
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand
Critical Sanitation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Not Critical Sanitation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under
MAR 13
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 4 CRITICAL
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Plumbing & Waste
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
Critical Sanitation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
OCT 17
2024
PASS 1 violation
Not Critical Sanitation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under
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OCT 11
2024
FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Not Critical Other
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispen
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liq
Not Critical Pest Activity
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Pest Activity
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl
OCT 8
2024
FAIL 11 violations 7 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Critical Employee Hygiene
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernai
Not Critical Sanitation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under
Critical Other
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Not Critical Plumbing & Waste
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liq
Not Critical Employee Hygiene
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
Critical Sanitation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Not Critical Pest Activity
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
JUN 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Not Critical Other
Food service operation occurring in room or area used as living or sleeping quarters.
Critical Food Storage & Handling
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Not Critical Sanitation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under
Critical Other
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
JUN 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area
JUN 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Not Critical Other
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

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