The Happy Crab

810 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60607
Seafood
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2013
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Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Oct 1, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The Happy Crab's record stops at Oct 1, 2013, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Happy Crab on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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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 1, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 26, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO GET A READING FOR THE CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE DUE TO LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE FLOWING TO THE MACHINE. ECOLAB ON SITE NOW WORKING ON MACHINE AND OWNER HAS CALLED LANDLORD TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL HOLES AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT EXTERIOR OF BOTH GREASE RECEPTORS IN KITCHEN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Happy Crab last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Happy Crab on file is from Oct 1, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has The Happy Crab's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Happy 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 The Happy 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.