Complaint
May 18, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 18, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Crab King Lakeview, Inc
3443-3445 N Broadway
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The full inspection history
6 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Jun 20, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 20, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 11, 2025
Fail
12 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
FOUND NO INDIVIDUAL WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. (HANDLES CHICKEN, SEAFOOD) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING HOURS OF OPERATION.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 39Contamination
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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VARIOUS BOXES OF PRODUCE AND FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AFTER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE WALK IN FREEZER TO HAVE BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS ONTO SHELVES/PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SERVERAL SCOOPS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN THE DRY STORAGE AND MAIN PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT MAINTAINED IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES OF PAPER GOODS, STRAWS, CUPS, AND VARIOUS ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE MAIN BAR ON THE RIGHT TO BE SLOW DRAINING WHEN USED. INSTRUCTED MANGAER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN HAND SINK IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO NOT BE FULLY ENGAGING AT TIME OF INSPECTION, CAUSING SOME HOT WATER TO ALWAYS BE RUNNING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE NON FUNCTIONAL HOT WATER HANDLE AND MAINTAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN GOOD REPAIR.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM OR THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN ALL EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS OR WOMEN'S BATHROOMS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE ENTIRE WOK/COOKING STATION IN THE MAIN PREP AREA TO HAVE A THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS BELOW THE WOK/COOKING STATION.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE (1) LIGHT IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST SYSTEM TO NOT BE FUNCTIONAL AT TIME OF INSPECITON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. OBSERVED BOTH LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN THE LEFT WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE/PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL STORAGE AND PREP AREAS.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS IN KITCHEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND NEW EMPLOYEES COMPLETE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/06/2024, REPORT #2595867: #49) OBSERVED ACCUMUALATED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSER (MIDDLE WALK IN FREEZER). MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON SAID FREEZER CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN. #56) OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGH BULB COVER MISSING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 61Other
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SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM MOST RECENT INSPECTION ON 06/06/2024, REPORT #2595867 POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE SUMMARY REPORT IS POSTED AND AVAILABLE IN PLAIN VIEW OF PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. REPORT DATED FROM 2022 POSTED NEXT TO LICENSE. NEW SUMMARY REPORT PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CURRENT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 6, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ACCUMUALATED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSER (MIDDLE WALK IN FREEZER). MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON SAID FREEZER CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGH BULB COVER MISSING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 6, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 30, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS- FISH, OYSTERS, ETC.- ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED PINK SLIME AND BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ALL ICE INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ACCUMUALATED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON WALK IN FREEZER CONDENSER (MIDDLE WALK IN FREEZER). MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON SAID FREEZER CONDENSER AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGH BULB COVER MISSING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 30, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 26, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 14Food source and labeling
Official wording
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
Inspector’s notes
NO SHELLFISH TAG PROVIDED WITH SHUCKED FRESH OYSTER STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST DATE WHEN THE LAST OYSTER IS CONSUMED ON THE SAID TAG. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TAGS ON SITE FOR THE OYSTERS ON ALL OTHER FUTURE PURCHASES. PRESENT OYSTER DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED ALL SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE RETAINED FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS.POUND 10, VALUE 65. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
UNABLE TO OBSERVE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST BE INSTALLED SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 9Employee health and hygiene
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NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE BEHIND THE BAR AREA MAKING A DRINK FOR A CUSTOMER AND, WITH BARE HAND, PICKED UP SLICED LIME TO GARNISH THE DRINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS, TONGS OR GLOVE HANDS. THE MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE, AND THE DRINK WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005(A),CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 26, 2023 · Original Source