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SHAW'S CRAB HOUSE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SHAW'S CRAB HOUSE 21 E HUBBARD ST, CHICAGO 60611 Restaurant
June 8, 2016 Complaint License #9278
5
Total Violations
1
Critical
4
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A PINK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MACHINE ALONG THE CHUTE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE RIPPED RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE PASTRY COOLER DOOR THAT IS BEING HELD CLOSED BY A BUNGY CORD.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOODVENTS SERVICED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PASTRY KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN VARIOUS REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN VARIOUS REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections