Crab Daddy's Surf & Turf

1046 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Lakeland, FL 33805
Seafood
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Crab Daddy's Surf & Turf has been inspected eight times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average is 86, putting Crab Daddy's Surf & Turf squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of microwave
23-03-4
86
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed chlorine
16-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frozen food in boxes stored on floor
08B-38-4
86
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
95
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
95
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese Block (68F - Cold Holding) 2lb
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice (68F - Cold Holding); Cheese (68F - Cold Holding); Cheese (68F - Cold Holding) FIRST TEMP 10:20am SECOND TEMP 10:50 CORRECTED TO 43F Operator moved everything into freezer at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler next to back entrance.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers soiled.
23-03-4
67
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
82
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crab Daddy's Surf & Turf last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crab Daddy's Surf & Turf on file is from Apr 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crab Daddy's Surf & Turf?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Crab Daddy's Surf & Turf.

How does Crab Daddy's Surf & Turf compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Crab Daddy's Surf & Turf most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Crab Daddy's Surf & Turf's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crab Daddy's Surf & Turf have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Crab Daddy's Surf & Turf 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 Daddy's Surf & Turf inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Crab Daddy's Surf & Turf is inspected around three times per year on average.