Autumn's Crab Vero Beach
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Autumn's Crab Vero Beach has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Vero Beach facility scores 77, putting Autumn's Crab Vero Beach on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bag of Edamame sitting in raw clams container. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cooks line. Manager placed paper towels next to sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade brush used in food. Plastic grout cleaning brush used to scrub snow crab legs. Provided education on produce cleaning brushes and food grade utensils.
14-14-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped insects in control devices. Fly sticky tape above cook line coolers and scale. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to steamer on cooks line
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under fryers have buildup of grease.
36-73-4
Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed snow crab legs in standing water at 64f. Operator states they were frozen 1 hour ago. Crab was moved to cooler and provided education on thawing.
06-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust and grease on hood filters. Sandwich cooler doors and gaskets have buildup
23-03-4
Basic - Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink. Observed snow crab legs in 3 bay sink not cleaned.
22-37-4
52
Jul 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-11: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked noodles 46f, coleslaw 44f shrimp 43-44f. Cold holding in walk in cooler. Items were found at 1:20pm. Operator states they got a delivery at noon. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lobster over sauce in Reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies on cooks line. 11 in back prep kitchen that are landing on prep table. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. On floor drain behind steamer
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All cook line equipment and shelves soiled in grease, crash cart. Bulk bin lids are soiled in old food debris. Mop sink dirty **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line cooler soiled in food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of cardboard box to store bowls **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Behind steamer **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
37
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood system - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Low boy reach in cooler on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall Soiled in dust on cooks line behind make top table - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
78
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
55
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil by hand wash sink **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Hot sauce and lemon juice on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops stored over cooked crawfish **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Hard boiled eggs cooked 2 days ago not marked
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Trainers name and expiration date not filled in on some employee training
53B-10-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of chicken on floor in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door into kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing multiple rings and bracelets **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In front of dishwasher
29-18-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind chest freezer. Operator swept up **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in cooked white rice
14-01-5
43
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over crab in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed paperwork
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Muhammad and Karina
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In water at 103°F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
61
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Educated manager on proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Neosporin stored over prep table **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops stored over cooked potatoes **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies observed
35A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. 2. Interior of dish machine has scale build up **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear door **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. 2. Dumpster pad dirty
33-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Autumn's Crab Vero Beach last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Autumn's Crab Vero Beach on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Autumn's Crab Vero Beach?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Autumn's Crab Vero Beach.
How does Autumn's Crab Vero Beach compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Autumn's Crab Vero Beach most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Autumn's Crab Vero Beach's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Autumn's Crab Vero Beach have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Autumn's Crab Vero Beach means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Autumn's Crab Vero Beach inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Autumn's Crab Vero Beach is inspected around three times per year on average.
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