519 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60619
South SideA routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
60 mice droppings found inside fryers and equipment; pest control needed immediately.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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FOUND 60 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE LOWER SURFACE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS, IN THE CLOSET WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED AND ON THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINET IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) HAS NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PIC OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO CFM CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
Crab & Grill has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 60% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 25, 2026.
License Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm license-inspection violations were fixed.
License — Required before the city issues a business license.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
License — Required before the city issues a business license.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
License — Required before the city issues a business license.