Crab Du Jour
Last inspected: Jun 25, 2025
55
Score
Crab Du Jour, located at 12295 Sw 88 St in Miami, FL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on June 25, 2025. This inspection identified two critical, two major, and two minor violations. Previous inspections for Crab Du Jour have also indicated a pattern of high-risk findings.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 25, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 4 live flying insects flying next to kitchen exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed approximately 4 live flying insects flying next to kitchen exit door. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crab de jour sauce (86F - Hot Holding); margarine garlic butter (90F - Hot Holding) next to cook line. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator placed on stove for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed crab de jour sauce (83F - Hot Holding); margarine garlic butter (83F - Hot Holding) as per operator for less than an hour. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: **Time Extended**
01C-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup inside chest freezer and walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Still observed ice buildup on white chest freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
55
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Still observed can opener blade soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at handwashing sink in next to beverage station in front kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at handwashing sink in next to beverage station in front kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
31B-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored in container of panko in dry storage area. Also observed bowl stored in container of flour in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Still observed at rear kitchen prep area in containers of seasoning. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Still observed in dishwashing area. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls stored on shelf in rear kitchen area not in a protected manner. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed at rear cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Still observed hood filter missing at rear cook line. **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest reach in freezer in rear kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Still observed ice buildup in white chest reach in freezer in rear kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between prep table and lid at rear kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Still observed at main cook line. **Time Extended**
10-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Still observed in elk in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
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Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 6 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 32 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over salmon and raw fish at reach in cooler, operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (79 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for one hour. Operator moved the product to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter sauce (87F - Hot Holding) at preparation table next to the stove. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator was informed that the product need to be above 135°F.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose Bibb outside
29-34-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker at mop sink. Coached operator on proper placement of vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of tomato sauce. Stop sale issued. Operator segregated can. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher washing machine at bars area out of service.
22-49-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed ice cream in chest freezer without a lid.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked lobster at reach in cooler on cook line. Chef relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed Nonfood-grade basting brush in butter. Operator discarded brush. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper dispensing machine not functioning at entrance of kitchen hand wash sink.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta sauce held over 24 hours in walk in cooler without date mark.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink at bar.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a plate of food at cook line and as per employee, was his food. Employee removed food from area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored with service product in walk in freezer.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed screen at back door torn with gaps.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at entrance of kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under shelving in dry storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floors not constructed to be easily cleanable with deep grout in kitchen area and walk in cooler.
36-12-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed multiple boxes of product stored on the floor in walk in freezer.
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor under grill on kitchen line. Also observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed a box of frozen soup stored under a dripping water from the refrigeration system line in walk in freezer. Operator relocated boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-52-4
Basic - Ice buildup in and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on floor in walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle in ice at ice bin in front of beverage cooler. Employee rearranged scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee eliminated water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
29-19-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed build up of grease under hood at main kitchen line.
36-50-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete and deep grout in walk in cooler.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.
21-12-4
6
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher handled dirty dishes then handled clean sanitized utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above potato fries located in the walk-in freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. opposite fryers:; marinated squid (46F - Cold Holding)as per operator about 1 hr ago,operator removed to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Observed for Jashaun A, Hao Chen, Gustavo P, as per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed in the prep kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-42-4
35
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Mar 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. standing 2 door unit:; raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); crab cakes (46F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. standing 2 door unit:; raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); crab cakes (46F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.observed for oyster tags. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed panels missing from main and back hood systems. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for both chest units.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice bin, serving area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on fryer door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the ware washing area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation grease and food debris,standing unit by cookline,prep unit. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in the ware washing area, mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed for the standing reach in cooler,by the cookline.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents above serving area soiled with accumulation of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed by the drink concentrate storage.
36-73-4
39
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken above raw fish,located in the walk-in freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen utensils and buckets stored in both units kitchen outlet. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed for oyster tags.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the womens bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic bottled juice stored on the office floor. Observed box of canned tomato paste stored on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed at the cookline.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on the prep counter. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with accumulation of food debris. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation grease. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the dish machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing sauces.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used to dispense calamari, cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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