Crab & Claw
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
86
Score
Crab & Claw appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average is 87, putting Crab & Claw squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on top freezer shelf above food.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bowl with no handle and plastic spoon inside sugar bin without handles above food.
10-01-5
86
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Chlorine rinse sanitizer not working, used my test kit and no ppm observed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Ware wash machine 0ppm on chlorine test kit. **Time Extended**
16-59-1
82
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A handwashing sink not functional in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Chlorine rinse sanitizer not working, used my test kit and no ppm observed. **Warning**
16-59-1
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door leading to outside propped open no able to close.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Single surface to go bags stored on floor in dry storage in dining room.
25-17-4
61
Aug 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Did observed chemical test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink by dish washer.
31B-04-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher is not sanitizing properly. Instructed operator how to set up three compartment sink.
16-55-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler, and raw chicken in plastic bin stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed items 6 inches above floor during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
78
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed chicken stored in to go bags in walk in freezer.
14-15-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken on floor in walk in freezer and liquid butter stored on floor in kitchen. Employees put all items on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between two refrigerated units. Employee removed and put in dish area to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wash cloth stored on cutting board.
21-12-4
67
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed both stalls in the women's restroom with the women's waste receptacle not covered. Observed the manager place the lids and cover both stalls with the waste receptacle lid. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the soda machine located in the kitchen. Observed the manager remove the ice scoop handle that was touching the ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a black container located next to the dry storage area containing rice without a label. Observed the manager place a label on the container containing rice. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container located by the dry storage area containing flour being scooped with a cup with no handle. Observed the manager remove the cup and place a scoop with a handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crab & Claw last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crab & Claw on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crab & Claw?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crab & Claw.
How does Crab & Claw compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Crab & Claw most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Crab & Claw's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Crab & Claw have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Crab & Claw means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Crab & Claw inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crab & Claw is inspected around three times per year on average.
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