King Crab House: health inspection history

Aug 22, 2025 Complaint

• 54.GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINEDInspector comment: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Aug 11, 2025 Non-Inspection

No violations listed in this record.

Jul 14, 2025 Non-Inspection

No violations listed in this record.

Oct 4, 2024 Canvass

• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN GUEST/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND FRONT BAR AND KITCHEN HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
• 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS CHICKEN 51.3 F, COOKED SHRIMP 52.8 F, RAW SHRIMP 51.9 F, HAMBURGER 49.6 F, MARINARA 47.3 F. APPROXIMATELY 2O LBS VALUED AT $110.37 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
• 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: NOTED AMBIENT AIR OF 3 DOOR COOLER AT 44.6 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: NOTED DRY SEASONINGS IN UNLABLED CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES OF BULK FOOD ITEMS GOODS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: NOTED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET, WINE STORAGE AREA, AND AREA BETWEEN WINE STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER AND BETWEEN OUTDOOR PATIO AND REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER BY REMOVING ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS ELEVATING ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Sep 21, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection

• 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: : 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Sep 13, 2023 Complaint

• 1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CLASS ON 9-14-23 WHEN RETURNED TO COMPLETE INSPECTION FROM 9-13-23. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
• 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CLASS ON 9-14-23 WHEN RETURNED TO COMPLETE INSPECTION FROM 9-13-23 WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NOTED THE FRONT PREP/BAR/OYSTER SHUCKING STATION HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE SINK IS BLOCKED BY A LARGE BLENDER. INSTRUCTED THE HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP/BAR/OYSTER SHUCKING STATION HAND WASHING SINK. TOWEL DISPENSER LOCATED AROUND THE CORNER AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR USE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
• 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE WALL-MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM THE FRONT PREP THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AS NOT TO ENCOURAGE HAND WASHING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. HANDS MUST BE WASHED AT THE DESIGNATED HAND-WASHING SINKS ONLY.
• 15.FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTEDInspector comment: NOTED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON TOP METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED READY-TO-EAT COLESLAW AND CORN ON THE COB. FOODS REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
• 22.PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURESInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE REFRIGERATOR. COOKED SHRIMP AT 47.1F AND 53.9F. COOKED CRAB AT 49.6F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
• 25.CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODInspector comment: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND REMIND CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. SUCH AS "RAW" OYSTERS AND BURGERS/STEAKS THAT MAY BE COOKED TO ORDER. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
• 33.PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROLInspector comment: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. COOK LINE COOLER NOTED AT 48.3F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CRAB AT 49.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
• 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: NOTED THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE BASEMENT PREP REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
• 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARD AND BEHIND THE COOLER ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
• 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: NOTED THE PLASTIC DISH RACKS AT THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. BADLY STAINED WITH ENCRUSTED DIRT AND CHIPPING PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED IN SEVERAL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED MOPS INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: FLOORS IN FOLLOWING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE FRONT PREP/DISH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. FLOOR UNDER THE COOKS LINE FRYERS AND GRILLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.FLOOR UNDER THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
• 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN BOTH THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
• 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

May 11, 2022 Canvass

• 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM AT WEST SIDE (FIRST FLOOR).