Hungry Crab

2200 W Taylor, Chicago, IL 60612

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2020

100

Score

Low Risk

Hungry Crab appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2019. On Mar 17, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 17, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Management, food employee and conditional employee” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Hungry Crab is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2020

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 1, 2019

Reinspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD OVER GRILL TOP AND FRYER WITH THICK PEELING PLASTIC ON SURFACES . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PUFFED FOAM SEALANT THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON FLOORING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER ENCLOSING OF GAPS AND CRACKS OF WALL JUNCTURES.

Apr 26, 2019

License

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL HANDSINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PUFFED FOAM SEALANT THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON FLOORING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER ENCLOSING OF GAPS AND CRACKS OF WALL JUNCTURES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD OVER GRILL TOP AND FRYER WITH THICK PEELING PLASTIC ON SURFACES . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Crab last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Crab on file is from Mar 17, 2020. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Crab?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Crab.

Has Hungry Crab's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Crab have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hungry Crab 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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