Soul Crab Chicago

1904 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Seafood
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2019
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Score
High Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Soul Crab Chicago, the earliest from 2016. On Oct 8, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Soul Crab Chicago's record stops at Oct 8, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around nine violations to closer to 16 violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 16 times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Soul Crab Chicago on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: nspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AND REAR YARD AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT,REAR AND PATIO DOORS ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER ON FRONT SERVICE LINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WINDOW LEDGES IN DINING AND PREP AREAS.PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS AND DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: nspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.15 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: nspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH (FISH,SHRIMP,SWEET POTATOES,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(COS)MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:00 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2312986 9/26/19 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF SOME LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AREA AND IN LOWER OPEN CABINET,VENTILATION DUCTING UNIT IN DINING AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS ,ON BOXES AND PAPERS ON OVERHEAD SHELF IN OFFICE.ALSO APPX. 3- LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/26/19.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.15 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT,REAR AND PATIO DOORS ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER ON FRONT SERVICE LINE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WINDOW LEDGES IN DINING AND PREP AREAS.PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AND REAR YARD AREA.
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Oct 1, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS.BOXES IN PREP AREAS,DINING AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,MEN'S TOILET ROOM,BAR AREA.ALSO. APPX. 10-12 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/26/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH AND GREASE ON GROUND,LIDS WIDE OPEN ON DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER,FOOD BOXES OVER FLOWING AT DUMPSTER AND EMPTY PLASTIC GREASE CONTAINERS.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND OTHER ITEMS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA,GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER,KEEP LIDS CLOSED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT,REAR AND PATIO DOORS ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
38
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER ON FRONT SERVICE LINE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WINDOW LEDGES IN DINING AND PREP AREAS.PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AND REAR YARD AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.15 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 26, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 24 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AND FAUCET HANDLE SPINNING AROUND AT HAND SINK NEAR BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET HANDLE AND PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER.HOT WATER TEMPERATURE IS 134.1F.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS COOKED FOODS 8LBS. COOKED PEACH COBBLER 46.2F-50.2F,2LBS. COOKED CREAM SAUCE 49.8F,8LBS. COOKED SWEET POTATOES 48.2F,10LBS. COOKED MACARONI 47.3F,3LBS. DEVILED EGGS 60.3F,1LB. CRAB 48.2F,5LBS. COOKED JERK RICE 47.1F,5LBS. CRAB CAKES 45.5F IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)APPX.42LBS.$210.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH AND GREASE ON GROUND,LIDS WIDE OPEN ON DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER,FOOD BOXES OVER FLOWING AT DUMPSTER AND EMPTY PLASTIC GREASE CONTAINERS.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND OTHER ITEMS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA,GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER,KEEP LIDS CLOSED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (DEVILED EGGS,PEACH COBBLER,ETC).MUST PROVIDE VALID CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS.BOXES IN PREP AREAS,DINING AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,MEN'S TOILET ROOM,BAR AREA.ALSO. APPX. 10-12 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/26/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIC WITHOUT A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT,REAR AND PATIO DOORS ALONG BOTTOM AND CENTER OF DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
38
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER ON FRONT SERVICE LINE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,DISH RACKS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WINDOW LEDGES IN DINING AND PREP AREAS.PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY WATER LINE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 23, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. MUST LABEL 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 BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 27, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 24, 2016
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR AND SIDE PATION DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM SO THAT IT IS RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Soul Crab Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Soul Crab Chicago on file is from Oct 8, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Soul Crab Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Soul Crab Chicago.

Has Soul Crab Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Soul Crab Chicago have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Soul Crab Chicago means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.