What is The Crab House's health inspection score?

The Crab House has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Crab House last inspected?

The Crab House was last inspected on November 25, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Crab House have?

The Crab House has 40 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Crab House safe to eat at?

The Crab House has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

The Crab House

Name: The Crab House
Address: 1049 W 103RD ST, Chicago, 60643
Rating: 75

1049 W 103RD ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/25/2025

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Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Nov 25, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.7

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1049 W 103RD ST, Chicago, IL 60643

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

May

Oct 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Mar

Aug 2024

2 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Mar

Nov 2025

1 inspections

9 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

5 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED VERY SMALL DRIP OF WHITE PIPE IN THE FRONT AREA IN THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED ***MUST*** REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE LEFT WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PEELING WITH DRYWALL EXPOSED AND ITS DAMAGED...INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS COOKED IN AREA AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.

Base deductions−18 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT REAR PREP SINK. MANAGER OBTAINED SOAP AND TOWELS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
ALL FISH MUST BE REMVED FROM CRYO VAC PACKAGING DURING THAWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN NEW CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND IN GOOD REPAIR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT MAINTAIN

Base deductions−25 pts

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
INTERIOR OF REACHIN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ARE IN NEED OF PROPER ATTIRE. FULL COVERAGE ON SHIRTS, CLOSED SHOES ETC. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE STEAMER OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABEL WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
INTERIOR OF REACHIN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA ARE IN NEED OF PROPER ATTIRE. FULL COVERAGE ON SHIRTS, CLOSED SHOES ETC. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE STEAMER OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION DATED MARCH 2, 2023 REPORT #2571972 #41 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. #49 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. #55 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−13 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2565429 ON 10-17-22:58-MISSING ALLERGNEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTTD TO OBTAIN DRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−21 pts

Oct 22

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
PLASTIC LINING ON BOTTOM SHELF OF STEAM TABLE. CARDBOARD LINING OF BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE PLASTIC AND CARDBOARD SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE BLACK DEBRIS ALONG WALLBASE THROUGH OUT, AROUND LEGS/WHEELS OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH COOKING LINE. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE BLACK DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. ALL DOORS NEED DETAILED CLEANING AT DOOR HANDLES AND AT BASE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE BLACK DEBRIS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

78/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT IN REAR PREP AND REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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