Crab Island Seafood Market
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2022, Crab Island Seafood Market has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING OUTLET COVERS ALONG WALLS AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN THAWING IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 14, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, DAMAGED, LOOSE AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 28, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, DAMAGED, LOOSE AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVEDC NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN..
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR CERTFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENSS TRAINING.
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Dec 5, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 27, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2585581 11/21/23 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER,ON LOWER FOOD STORAGE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA,MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/27/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF LEFT SIDE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS ,REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART,GRILL TABLE,OVEN, SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING/ PREP AREA, ADJACENT STORAGE AND WHERE NEEDED,MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES NEAR MOP SINK.
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Nov 21, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2584839 11/7/23 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 125 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF FURNANCE UNIT, ON LOWER FOOD STORAGE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA,ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN ADJACENT ROOM,ON TOP OF AND IN REAR OF UNUSED FRYER CABINETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR NEXT TO CABINET,ON REAR LEDGES OF PREP COOLER,ON SHELVING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/21/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF RIGHT SIDE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS ,REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART,GRILL TABLE, UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR AREA,SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING/ PREP AREA, ADJACENT STORAGE AND WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE UPPER WALL PANEL ABOVE 3- COMP SINK ,SMALL HOLE IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM & REAR PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES NEAR MOP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA AND ADJACENT ROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2023
Routine
7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET NOT ABLE TO FLUSH DUE TO HOOK ON TOILET TO HANDLE IS BROKEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR TOILET TO FLUSH PROPERLY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW NOR ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CRAB,CORN,POTATO,COLE SLAW,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK .PAPERS TOWELS ARE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF FURNANCE UNIT, ON LOWER FOOD STORAGE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA,ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN ADJACENT ROOM,FRYER CABINETS.ALSO APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES ,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR MOP SINK .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/7/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT AND DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING/ PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES NEAR MOP SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM PREP TABLES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART,GRILL TABLE, UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR AREA,DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WLLLS IN REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA AND ADJACENT ROOM.
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Mar 29, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Mar 25, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER TO INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS FROM CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULRTY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS. PRIORITY VOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE B, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED QUATERNARY AMMONIA TEST STRIPS INTENDED TO BE USED FOR CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT TEST STRIPS WITH THE CORRESPONDING SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY TWO WORKING SINK STOPPERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS TO FILL ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS OF THE SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME COOLERS WITHOUT SECONDARY AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crab Island Seafood Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crab Island Seafood Market on file is from Apr 14, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crab Island Seafood Market?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Crab Island Seafood Market.
Has Crab Island Seafood Market's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Crab Island Seafood Market have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Crab Island Seafood Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Crab Island Seafood Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crab Island Seafood Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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