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Cy's King Crab Oyster Bar and Grill

691-695 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Seafood
Last inspected: Aug 23, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Cy's King Crab Oyster Bar and Grill, the earliest from 2014. The most recent visit was on Aug 23, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Cy's King Crab Oyster Bar and Grill's inspection history hasn't been updated since Aug 23, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Cy's King Crab Oyster Bar and Grill squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspection History
Aug 23, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD THAT WAS NOT WHOLESOME IN APPEARANCE STORED INSIDE A WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT: 28 LOAVES OF BREAD AND BUNS WERE DISCARDED DUE TO MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE COVERING THE EXTERIOR BREAD PRODUCTS. MANAGER WAS UNAWARE THAT THE COOLER HAD EITHER BEEN SHUT OFF OR BROKE DOWN BECAUSE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS NOT ON DURING INSPECTION. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE OF THE COOLER, HOWEVER THE MANAGER DISCARDED ALL 28 LOAVES OF MOLDY BREAD/BUNS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT OR TEMPERED RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINKS AND WASHROOM HAND SINKS ON THE 1ST FLOOR: THE TEMPERATURE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, THE HAND SINKS BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR, AND THE 5 WASHBOWL SINKS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS WERE 77.8F. MANGER WAS ABLE TO CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO COME OUT DURING THE INSPECTION TO ADJUST THE HOT WATER HEATER AND PROVIDE WARM WATER ON THE 1ST FLOOR PRIOR TO THE END OF THE INSPECTION. AFTER ADJUSTING THE HOT WATER HEATER, A TEMPERATURE OF 93.2F WAS OBSERVED AT THE 1ST FLOOR SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOODVENTS SERVICED IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND SPLATTER.
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Aug 17, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER WAS PROVIDED AT THE 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 105.4F. ALSO, AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR, THE HOT WATER HANDLE WAS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO PROPERLY WASH DISHES AND UTENSILS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE UNTIL THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS HAVE BEEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 20, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND BOTH BARS AND IN KITCHEN BEHIND THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF WALLS AND FLOOR, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 30, 2014
License
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON A WALL IN PLAIN CUSTOMER VIEW OR ON EVERY MENU AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN GASKETS ON ALL KITCHEN REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN BASEMENT WALL NEAR ICE MACHINE AND IN OTHER VARIOUS LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES OR GAPS SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AND UNUSED ITEMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS (INCLUDING UNUSED COOLERS) AND ORGANIZE REMAINING SO ALL ARE STORED AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND WALL AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cy's King Crab Oyster Bar and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cy's King Crab Oyster Bar and Grill on file is from Aug 23, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cy's King Crab Oyster Bar and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cy's King Crab Oyster Bar and Grill.

Has Cy's King Crab Oyster Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cy's King Crab Oyster Bar and Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cy's King Crab Oyster Bar and Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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