The Crab Pad

2529 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Seafood
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

THE CRAB PAD, LLC, located at 2529 N Milwaukee Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 24, 2026, with a score of 82. This inspection identified four minor violations related to food and non-food contact surfaces, physical facilities, ventilation, and designated areas. Across ten recorded inspections, THE CRAB PAD, LLC has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jun 26, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
47
Jun 24, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
47
Jul 13, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 12, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 29, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Mar 24, 2026 Inspection
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL AND TAPE LINED PREP TABLE SHEVLING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INTRUCTED TO REMOVE, RESURFACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BEVERAGE SERVICE/STROAGE AREA. INSRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)