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SHAW'S CRAB HOUSE

Name: SHAW'S CRAB HOUSE
Address: 21 E HUBBARD ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60611, Chicago, US

21 E HUBBARD ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60611

Health Inspection: violations

Official health department data. Inspected 2026-10-05; refreshed 2026-10-11. May lag the official record. Check the official source

3 findings at the latest imported inspection (2026-10-05), including 1 critical violations. These dated findings do not mean the establishment failed overall or that issues remain unresolved.

Inspection history and recorded findings

2026-10-05: Suspected Food Poisoning

Pass w/ Conditions

Critical: CHI-16 — FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED OYSTER BAR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, FINAL RINSE AT 150.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE OYSTER BAR DISHMACHINE, FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST REACH A MINIMAL 180.0 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. SAID HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IS TAGGED BY CDPH AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED/REPLACE AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH.
Not Critical: CHI-49 — NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDERS.
Not Critical: CHI-56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE OYSTER BAR DISHMACHINE. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULB.

2026-08-25: Suspected Food Poisoning

PASS

Not Critical: CHI-51 — PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ALSO BAR HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

Inspection results are separate from diner opinions. Favorable overall ratings do not negate individual findings.

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