What is Crab Island Seafood Market's health inspection score?

Crab Island Seafood Market has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Crab Island Seafood Market last inspected?

Crab Island Seafood Market was last inspected on April 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Crab Island Seafood Market have?

Crab Island Seafood Market has 49 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Crab Island Seafood Market safe to eat at?

Crab Island Seafood Market has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Crab Island Seafood Market

Name: Crab Island Seafood Market
Address: 9119 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Chicago, 60617
Rating: 81

9119 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #999 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Apr 14, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

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

9119 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Chicago, IL 60617

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

3 inspections

6 high priority

5 intermediate

27 basic

Nov

Dec 2023

1 inspections

Mar 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar

Jun 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint3 Canvass Re-Inspection

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN THAWING IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING OUTLET COVERS ALONG WALLS AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−11 pts

Jun 24

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, DAMAGED, LOOSE AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILES IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, DAMAGED, LOOSE AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVEDC NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN..
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR CERTFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENSS TRAINING.

Base deductions−8 pts

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF LEFT SIDE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS ,REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART,GRILL TABLE,OVEN, SHELVING UNITS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING/ PREP AREA, ADJACENT STORAGE AND WHERE NEEDED,MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES NEAR MOP SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2585581 11/21/23 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER,ON LOWER FOOD STORAGE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA,MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/27/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

Base deductions−19 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High1 Med9 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

62/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF RIGHT SIDE FRONT DOUBLE DOORS ,REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM CEILING TILE ABOVE REAR FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART,GRILL TABLE, UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR AREA,SHELVING UNITS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE AREA DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING/ PREP AREA, ADJACENT STORAGE AND WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE UPPER WALL PANEL ABOVE 3- COMP SINK ,SMALL HOLE IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM & REAR PREP AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES NEAR MOP SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA AND ADJACENT ROOM
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2584839 11/7/23 NOT CORRECTED #38-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 125 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF FURNANCE UNIT, ON LOWER FOOD STORAGE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA,ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN ADJACENT ROOM,ON TOP OF AND IN REAR OF UNUSED FRYER CABINETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR NEXT TO CABINET,ON REAR LEDGES OF PREP COOLER,ON SHELVING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/21/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High3 Med11 Basic

19 total3 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−87 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW NOR ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CRAB,CORN,POTATO,COLE SLAW,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK .PAPERS TOWELS ARE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF FURNANCE UNIT, ON LOWER FOOD STORAGE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA,ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN ADJACENT ROOM,FRYER CABINETS.ALSO APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES ,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS NEAR MOP SINK .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/7/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS OFF OF FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND STORE PROPERLY.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM PREP TABLES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DEFROST ICE BUILD UP FROM CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CART,GRILL TABLE, UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR AREA,DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE TOILET NOT ABLE TO FLUSH DUE TO HOOK ON TOILET TO HANDLE IS BROKEN.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR TOILET TO FLUSH PROPERLY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WLLLS IN REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA AND ADJACENT ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT AND DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING/ PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE/OFFICE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST GROUT FLOOR TILES NEAR MOP SINK.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−87 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

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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