THE CRAB HOUSE Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OPENINGS OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVING, BASE FLOOR AND THE SLIDING GROOVES OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED VERY SMALL DRIP OF WHITE PIPE IN THE FRONT AREA IN THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED ***MUST*** REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING COVERING IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS MISSING...ALSO OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING REAR AT THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE LEFT WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PEELING WITH DRYWALL EXPOSED AND ITS DAMAGED...INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A CLUTTER OF UNUSED ITEMS STORED ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR WALK IN COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR PEST AND INSECTS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA ALL AROUND AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK...THE REAR SHELVING AREA...THE MOP SINK AREA...FRONT FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREA..AS WELL AS THE FRONT AREA RIGHT SIDE OF THE BEVERAGE REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF GREASE, DIRT, DUST, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA ALL AROUND AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK...THE REAR SHELVING AREA...THE MOP SINK AREA...FRONT FOOD PREP AND SERVICE AREA..AS WELL AS THE FRONT AREA RIGHT SIDE OF THE BEVERAGE REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF GREASE, DIRT, DUST, DEBRIS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.