King Crab House
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited King Crab House 11 times, with records going back to 2017. King Crab House was last inspected on Aug 22, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 22, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED AMBIENT AIR OF 3 DOOR COOLER AT 44.6 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS CHICKEN 51.3 F, COOKED SHRIMP 52.8 F, RAW SHRIMP 51.9 F, HAMBURGER 49.6 F, MARINARA 47.3 F. APPROXIMATELY 2O LBS VALUED AT $110.37 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN GUEST/EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND FRONT BAR AND KITCHEN HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED DRY SEASONINGS IN UNLABLED CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES OF BULK FOOD ITEMS GOODS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT HOT WATER HEATER CLOSET, WINE STORAGE AREA, AND AREA BETWEEN WINE STORAGE AND WALK IN COOLER AND BETWEEN OUTDOOR PATIO AND REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER BY REMOVING ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS ELEVATING ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Sep 21, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 13, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED ON TOP METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED READY-TO-EAT COLESLAW AND CORN ON THE COB. FOODS REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE REFRIGERATOR. COOKED SHRIMP AT 47.1F AND 53.9F. COOKED CRAB AT 49.6F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. COOK LINE COOLER NOTED AT 48.3F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CRAB AT 49.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND REMIND CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. SUCH AS "RAW" OYSTERS AND BURGERS/STEAKS THAT MAY BE COOKED TO ORDER. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FRONT PREP/BAR/OYSTER SHUCKING STATION HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE SINK IS BLOCKED BY A LARGE BLENDER. INSTRUCTED THE HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP/BAR/OYSTER SHUCKING STATION HAND WASHING SINK. TOWEL DISPENSER LOCATED AROUND THE CORNER AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR USE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CLASS ON 9-14-23 WHEN RETURNED TO COMPLETE INSPECTION FROM 9-13-23. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 TO 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARD AND BEHIND THE COOLER ON THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CLASS ON 9-14-23 WHEN RETURNED TO COMPLETE INSPECTION FROM 9-13-23 WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE WALL-MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM THE FRONT PREP THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AS NOT TO ENCOURAGE HAND WASHING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. HANDS MUST BE WASHED AT THE DESIGNATED HAND-WASHING SINKS ONLY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE BASEMENT PREP REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE PLASTIC DISH RACKS AT THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. BADLY STAINED WITH ENCRUSTED DIRT AND CHIPPING PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED IN SEVERAL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED MOPS INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN FOLLOWING WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE FRONT PREP/DISH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. FLOOR UNDER THE COOKS LINE FRYERS AND GRILLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.FLOOR UNDER THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN BOTH THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 11, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER HANDLE INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOM AT WEST SIDE (FIRST FLOOR).
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Jul 22, 2020
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORD RETENTION OF FREEZING/PARASITE DESTRUCTION OF THE RAW FISH(SALMON), ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE RECORDS OF PARASITE DESTRUCTION ON SITE OR A LETTER FROM THE FISH SUPPLIER STATING THAT THE FISH SUPPLIED ARE FROZEN/RAISED IN A WAY TO VERIFY ALL REQUIRED PARASITE DESTRUCTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD (FLOUR ETC) MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE ABOVE ICE MACHINE MUST BE ENCASED,IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH- IN COOLER ,ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND RUST ON BLADE OF CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO RECEPTACLE LIDS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM /STAFF.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRUMBLE BRICK WALL IN SIDE THE LIQUOR AREA.UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON PROTECTIVE SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Jun 22, 2020
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORD RETENTION OF FREEZING/PARASITE DESTRUCTION OF THE RAW FISH(SALMON), ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE RECORDS OF PARASITE DESTRUCTION ON SITE OR A LETTER FROM THE FISH SUPPLIER STATING THAT THE FISH SUPPLIED ARE FROZEN/RAISED IN A WAY TO VERIFY ALL REQUIRED PARASITE DESTRUCTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: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. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 6-15-2020,REPORT#2373894 NOT CORRECTED #48-4-301.12(B) THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. UNIT IS LOCATED UNDER COUNTER TOP IN PREP AREA. AWKWARD TO USE AND CLEAN, MUST REMOVE COUNTER TOP OR RELOCATE UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090 Presently additional counter top is provided on top of said sink
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE WITH AN ASTERISK RAW OR UNDER-COOKED FOOD ON MENU PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD(FLOUR ETC) MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE ABOVE ICE MACHINE MUST BE ENCASED,IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH- IN COOLER ,ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND RUST ON BLADE OF CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO RECEPTACLE LIDS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM /STAFF.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRUMBLE BRICK WALL IN SIDE THE LIQUOR AREA.UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON PROTECTIVE SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 15, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE IS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE,LID NOT ABLE TO CLOSE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND KEEP LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B)
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORD RETENTION OF FREEZING/PARASITE DESTRUCTION OF THE RAW FISH(SALMON), ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE RECORDS OF PARASITE DESTRUCTION ON SITE OR A LETTER FROM THE FISH SUPPLIER STATING THAT THE FISH SUPPLIED ARE FROZEN/RAISED IN A WAY TO VERIFY ALL REQUIRED PARASITE DESTRUCTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 MUST INDICATE WITH AN ASTERISK RAW OR UNDER-COOKED FOOD ON MENU PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. UNIT IS LOCATED UNDER COUNTER TOP IN PREP AREA. AWKWARD TO USE AND CLEAN, MUST REMOVE COUNTER TOP OR RELOCATE UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: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. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD(FLOUR ETC) MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: WASTE PIPE ABOVE ICE MACHINE MUST BE ENCASED,IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA .SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REACH- IN COOLER ,ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND RUST ON BLADE OF CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO RECEPTACLE LIDS IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM /STAFF.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CRUMBLE BRICK WALL IN SIDE THE LIQUOR AREA.UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON PROTECTIVE SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Feb 11, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHESAPEAKE OYSTERS, LOCATED IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER, AT TIME OF INSPECTION, STORED INSIDE 50 GALLON PLASTIC DON DISH DETERGENT CONTAINER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONTAINERS PREVIOUSLY USED TO STORE POISONOUS OR TOXIC CHEMICALS/MATERIALS MAY NOT BE USED TO STORE, TRANSPORT OR DISPENSE FOOD. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20LB, AT A VALUE OF $40 PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINER OF CHESAPEAKE OYSTERS, LOCATED IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SHELLFISH SHELLSTOCK TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20LB, AT A VALUE OF $40 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, CHEESE CAKE, SAUCES, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH WHITE SUBSTANCE STORED IN BASEMENT PREP/DRY STROAGE AREA WITH NO COMMON NAME LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Jun 8, 2018
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE WITH THE PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USE BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST 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 DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON WALL BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED ON BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT SERVICE STATION. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 14, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM ON THE MAIN LEVEL NOT CLEAN, UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE PRESENT ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL 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 CEILING VENTS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was King Crab House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at King Crab House on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at King Crab House?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at King Crab House.
Has King Crab House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at King Crab House have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at King Crab House 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 King Crab House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, King Crab House is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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