Crab King Lakeview
Last inspected: Jun 20, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2022, Crab King Lakeview has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 20, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 20, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 11, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INDIVIDUAL WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES CHICKEN, SEAFOOD) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/06/2024, REPORT #2595867: #49) OBSERVED ACCUMUALATED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSER (MIDDLE WALK IN FREEZER). MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON SAID FREEZER CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN. #56) OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGH BULB COVER MISSING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM MOST RECENT INSPECTION ON 06/06/2024, REPORT #2595867 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SUMMARY REPORT IS POSTED AND AVAILABLE IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. REPORT DATED FROM 2022 POSTED NEXT TO LICENSE. NEW SUMMARY REPORT PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CURRENT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES OF PRODUCE AND FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AFTER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE WALK IN FREEZER TO HAVE BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS ONTO SHELVES/PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVERAL SCOOPS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE AND MAIN PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT MAINTAINED IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES OF PAPER GOODS, STRAWS, CUPS, AND VARIOUS ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE MAIN BAR ON THE RIGHT TO BE SLOW DRAINING WHEN USED. INSTRUCTED MANGAER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO NOT BE FULLY ENGAGING AT TIME OF INSPECTION, CAUSING SOME HOT WATER TO ALWAYS BE RUNNING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE NON FUNCTIONAL HOT WATER HANDLE AND MAINTAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM OR THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN ALL EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS OR WOMEN'S BATHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE ENTIRE WOK/COOKING STATION IN THE MAIN PREP AREA TO HAVE A THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS BELOW THE WOK/COOKING STATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE (1) LIGHT IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECITON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED BOTH LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN THE LEFT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE/PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER TO BE MISSING A PROTECTIVE COVER OVER THE LIGHT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE SHIELDING OVER THE LIGHT.
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Jun 6, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMUALATED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSER (MIDDLE WALK IN FREEZER). MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON SAID FREEZER CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGH BULB COVER MISSING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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May 30, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS- FISH, OYSTERS, ETC.- ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME AND BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ALL ICE INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMUALATED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSER (MIDDLE WALK IN FREEZER). MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON SAID FREEZER CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGH BULB COVER MISSING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 26, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE BEHIND THE BAR AREA MAKING A DRINK FOR A CUSTOMER AND, WITH BARE HAND, PICKED UP SLICED LIME TO GARNISH THE DRINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS, TONGS OR GLOVE HANDS. THE MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE, AND THE DRINK WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005(A),CITATION ISSUED
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: NO SHELLFISH TAG PROVIDED WITH SHUCKED FRESH OYSTER STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DATE WHEN THE LAST OYSTER IS CONSUMED ON THE SAID TAG. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TAGS ON SITE FOR THE OYSTERS ON ALL OTHER FUTURE PURCHASES. PRESENT OYSTER DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED ALL SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE RETAINED FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS.POUND 10, VALUE 65. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO OBSERVE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST BE INSTALLED SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 27, 2022
License
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIDS AT THE ICE BINS AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVER
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO POSTING OF MASK REQUIREMENT SIGNAGE FOR BUSINESS AT ENTRANCE AND INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT.MUST PROVIDE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE ORDER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crab King Lakeview last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crab King Lakeview on file is from Jun 20, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crab King Lakeview?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Crab King Lakeview.
Has Crab King Lakeview's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crab King Lakeview have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Crab King Lakeview 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 King Lakeview inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crab King Lakeview is inspected around two times per year on average.
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