THE CRAB PAD, LLC

2529 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647 · Restaurant

16 inspections

1. Plainte24 mars 2026

   4 infractions

   • 47. 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
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BEVERAGE SERVICE/STROAGE AREA. INSRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING.
   • 58. 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.
2. Non-Inspection10 mars 2026

   0 infraction

3. Canvass31 mars 2025

   0 infraction

4. Non-Inspection18 mars 2025

   0 infraction

5. Canvass7 août 2024

   0 infraction

6. Canvass12 juill. 2024

   0 infraction

7. Canvass30 août 2023

   0 infraction

8. Non-Inspection9 août 2023

   0 infraction

9. Canvass13 janv. 2022

   7 infractions

   • 47. 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.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
   • 51. 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.
   • 55. 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.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.
   • 64. 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.
   • 64. 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.
10. Non-Inspection1 déc. 2021

    0 infraction

11. Canvass Re-Inspection26 juin 2019

    13 infractions

    • 3. 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
    • 38. 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.
    • 39. 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
    • 44. 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
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF
    • 55. 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.
    • 56. 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
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION UNIT NOT WORKING OVER FRYERS
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE
    • 59. 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)
12. Canvass24 juin 2019

    12 infractions

    • 3. 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)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR OF PATIO DOOR.
    • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
      • OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
    • 52. 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)
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT ENTRY AND DINING AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION UNIT NOT WORKING OVER FRYERS.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE.
13. Canvass13 juill. 2017

    5 infractions

    • 32. 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.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. 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).
    • 35. 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.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be provided.
14. Canvass27 juin 2017

    0 infraction

15. License Re-Inspection12 juill. 2016

    0 infraction

16. License29 juin 2016

    5 infractions

    • 2. 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
    • 12. 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.
    • 32. 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.
    • 34. 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.
    • 37. 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.