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El Cangrejo Seafood Restaurant

4472 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Seafood
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at El Cangrejo Seafood Restaurant, the earliest from 2018. The most recent visit was on Jun 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Food properly labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting El Cangrejo Seafood Restaurant on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY (IE KNIFE RACK, ON CLEAN SURFACE)
44
90
Aug 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATOR ANDFREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
47
90
Feb 4, 2022
License
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY STOPPER HANDLE AT FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AT 4- COMP SINK.
51
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND INTERIOR PANEL ON SAME.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR MAIN PREP AREA.MUST SEAL GAP ON UNDERSIDE OF BAR TOP,FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL TRIM IN JUICING/DRINK AREA.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SMOKING SIGNS POSTED.MUST POST NO SMOKING SIGNS AT ENTRY TO BUSINESS.
62
64
Nov 15, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUST ACCUMULATION OF BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
47
95
Oct 5, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A VARIETY OF PREPARED (FISH CEVICHE, SOUP, PREPARED FOR SREVICE FISH ETC.) AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY LABELED,THE DAY OR DATE SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH THE FOD SHALL BE SOLD, CONSUMED OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITSTION ISSUED.
23
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYE HEALTH POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, PREMISES HAS A KIT BUT ITS MISSING A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
5
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN AGREMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
14
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REMINDER ON THE MENU, BUT MISSING THE DISCLOSURE BY ASTERICK AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CAN USE BROCHERS, MENU ADVISORIES, LABEL STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS,PLACARDS OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITEN MEANS.
25
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERS ON THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE LADIES, AND UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER.
53
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58
64
Mar 14, 2018
License
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Cangrejo Seafood Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Cangrejo Seafood Restaurant on file is from Jun 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Cangrejo Seafood Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Cangrejo Seafood Restaurant.

Has El Cangrejo Seafood Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Cangrejo Seafood Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Cangrejo Seafood Restaurant 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 El Cangrejo Seafood Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Cangrejo Seafood Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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