Crab Knight
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Crab Knight has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 24, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Daytona Beach facility scores 71, putting Crab Knight on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 certificate expired **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. -walk in cooler crab legs **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-29: Sausage **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
86
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - 6 dead small fly insects at bar .
35A-02-7
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -bar 0 ppm corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -as a dump station **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Dish machine and 3 compartment sink
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -eating by food prep
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -bar 3 compartment sink set up empty sink,wash ,sanitize **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -walk in cooler container of corn on floor -oil on floor by walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -walk in cooler shrimp **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Corn starch
02D-01-5
43
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw muscle over ready to eat **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -fresh chopped garlic in margarine 70f less than 2 hours placed in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can open
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -by three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Oyster tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
01C-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -above walk in freezer
36-36-4
43
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -self closure on rear door in disrepair **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
95
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -vitamins on shelf over prep table **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee was eat thing crab corn with out handwash. Employee stopped and washed hands **Warning**
12A-05-4
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. -new hire **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -establishment using Serve Safe,no other employee training **Warning**
53B-03-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -mens and ladies room **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
32-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -cookline **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employees using prep table as a dining table **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cold soda water at bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -self closure on rear door in disrepair **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -small pipe fell off of dishmachine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-08-4
45
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
29
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -blue chemical **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Purple chemical **Time Extended**
41-17-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crab Knight last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crab Knight on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crab Knight?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crab Knight.
How does Crab Knight compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Crab Knight most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Crab Knight's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Crab Knight have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Crab Knight means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Crab Knight inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crab Knight is inspected around three times per year on average.
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