Mr. Crab/Sr. Cangrejo

4248 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Seafood

Last inspected: May 20, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on May 20, 2010. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since May 20, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

Mr. Crab/Sr. Cangrejo's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

May 20, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

May 13, 2010

License

7 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure

Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-MUST PROVIDE-NO CITATION ISSUED

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. BOTTOM OF REAR OUTER DOOR WEARING AWAY, LARGE OPENING NOTED AT LEFT BOTTOM AREA-MUST EITHER REPAIR BOTTOM OR REPLACE ENTIRE DOOR, MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY-NO CITATION ISSUED

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. PAINT EXTERIOR OF BLACK REACH-IN COOLER, PAINT CHIPPED

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PAINT UNPAINTED SECTIONS OF CEILING IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. PAINT WALL EDGES AROUND WINDOW IN KITCHEN. SEAL HOLES IN THE WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN KITCHEN AND SHIED LIGHT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. REPLACE BLOWN LIGHTS IN DINING AREA.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. RUN WASTE LINE FROM SILVER REACH-IN COOLER DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN AREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr. Crab/Sr. Cangrejo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr. Crab/Sr. Cangrejo on file is from May 20, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Mr. Crab/Sr. Cangrejo's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mr. Crab/Sr. Cangrejo have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mr. Crab/Sr. Cangrejo 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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