Short Form Complaint
Oct 22, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 22, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Shaw's Crab House
21 E Hubbard St
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Quick Answers
- When was Shaw's Crab House last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 22, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 8 inspections on record, from Aug 13, 2024 to Oct 22, 2026.
- Has Shaw's Crab House ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 13, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
8 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Oct 13, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 13, 2026 · Original Source
Suspected Food Poisoning
Oct 5, 2026
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector’s Notes
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.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BAR GUN HOLDERS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE OYSTER BAR DISHMACHINE. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULB.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 5, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 25, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
DISHWASH AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ALSO BAR HANDWASH SINK PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 25, 2026 · Original Source
Suspected Food Poisoning Re-inspection
Sep 26, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 26, 2025 · Original Source
Suspected Food Poisoning
Sep 12, 2025
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF TWO ICE MACHINES WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF A BLACKISH PINK SLIMEY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 21Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED MASHED POTATOES HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 124 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HOT FOODS ARE HELD AT 135 F AND ABOVE. MANAGER REHEATED MASHED POTATOES TO 165 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 22Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED MILK HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 3/4 GALLON OF MILK ($6) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 29Other
Official Wording
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD STAFF UTILIZING VINEGAR AS AN ADDITIVE TO SUSHI RICE FOR PURPOSE OF FOOD PRESERVATION WITHOUT LETTER FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, VERIFYING THE pH OF THE SUSHI OR ADEQUATE pH METER ON-SITE CAPABLE OF ACCURATELY DETERMINING pH OF SUSHI RICE AFTER MODIFICATION. PH METER ON SITE NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN LETTER OF APPROVAL FROM CERTIFIED LAB OR OBTAIN ADEQUATE pH METER AND STAFF TRAINING TO ACCURATELY DETERMINE pH OF SUSHI RICE AFTER MODIFICATION AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 12, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 20, 2024
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT OYSTER BAR (ALCOHOL SERVICE BAR) AREA MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED COOLER IN THE OYSTER BAR AREA MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER WHILE STORING TCS FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS USED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN ICE MACHINE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH RUST AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 33Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED COOKED SHRIMP TIGHTLY-COVERED IN FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP IN REAR SHELLFISH WALK-IN COOLER WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SO THAT IT IS NOT ABOVE OPEN FOOD, EQUIPMENT, OR SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED IN-USE SPATULAS AND LADLES STORED IN CONTAINER OF WATER AT 120.0F AT THE MAIN COOK LINE HOT HOLDING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS IN WATER MAINTAINED AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 135.0F AND ABOVE BETWEEN USES.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ICE BIN (NOT IN-USE) STORED UNCOVERED AT THE SALAD PREP STATION NEXT TO OPEN HANDWASHING SINK, WHERE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT ARE EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL SPLASH OR SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ICE BIN AND STORE ALL EQUIPMENT WHERE IT IS PROTECTED FROM SPLASH OR SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 20, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 13, 2024
Pass w/ Conditions
9 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED COOLER IN THE OYSTER BAR AREA MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER WHILE STORING TCS FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS USED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN ICE MACHINE AREA TO BE SOILED WITH RUST AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official Wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT OYSTER BAR (ALCOHOL SERVICE BAR) AREA MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 29Other
Official Wording
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FOOD STAFF UTILIZING VINEGAR AS AN ADDITIVE TO SUSHI RICE FOR PURPOSE OF FOOD PRESERVATION WITHOUT LETTER FROM A CERTIFIED LAB, VERIFYING THE pH OF THE SUSHI OR ADEQUATE pH METER ON-SITE CAPABLE OF ACCURATELY DETERMINING pH OF SUSHI RICE AFTER MODIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN LETTER OF APPROVAL FROM CERTIFIED LAB OR OBTAIN ADEQUATE pH METER AND STAFF TRAINING TO ACCURATELY DETERMINE pH OF SUSHI RICE AFTER MODIFICATION AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 32Other
Official Wording
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
Inspector’s Notes
SEE VIOLATION #29
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 33Food temperature
Official Wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED COOKED SHRIMP TIGHTLY-COVERED IN FOOD-GRADE PLASTIC WRAP IN REAR SHELLFISH WALK-IN COOLER WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED OR LOOSELY-COVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE SO THAT IT IS NOT ABOVE OPEN FOOD, EQUIPMENT, OR SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED IN-USE SPATULAS AND LADLES STORED IN CONTAINER OF WATER AT 120.0F AT THE MAIN COOK LINE HOT HOLDING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS IN WATER MAINTAINED AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 135.0F AND ABOVE BETWEEN USES.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ICE BIN (NOT IN-USE) STORED UNCOVERED AT THE SALAD PREP STATION NEXT TO OPEN HANDWASHING SINK, WHERE FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT ARE EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL SPLASH OR SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ICE BIN AND STORE ALL EQUIPMENT WHERE IT IS PROTECTED FROM SPLASH OR SPILLAGE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 13, 2024 · Original Source