The Chubby Crab
77 CHRYSTIE STREET, Manhattan, 10002
Should you eat here?
Caution — pest-related violations found across multiple inspections, including the latest (10 months ago).
Last inspected Sep 30, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Sep 30, 2025
Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
CriticalSigns of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (5 critical) |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (4 critical) |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 6 (2 critical) |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 11 (7 critical) |
| Jun 13, 2023 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 6 (2 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 5×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 5×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 4×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.
- 4×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×Food was not stored, covered, labeled, or dated properly.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 35 rodent inspections on record, 9 finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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