5033 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
North SideA follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Live roaches found throughout kitchen areas including under cooking equipment; previous pest violation from September not corrected.
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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6-501.112 OBSERVED THE CORPSES OF ROACHES SMASHED AGAINST THE WALL NEAR THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2642304 DATED SEPTEMBER 4 2026 (#38) INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES IN CAFETERIA AREA INCLUDING UNDER GRIDDLES IN CRISPY TOWN AND GRILL CITY, ON FLOOR NEAR SIZZLE AND NOODLE PARTY, IN SHARED MOP SINK AREA, AND IN SHARED DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: CEASE OPERATION IN THESE AREAS, HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMAPNY AND ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
Seafood City Supermarket/Grill City/Crispy Town/No has had 23 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 18, 2026.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.