Crab Trap @ Boardwalk

1450 U S Hwy 98, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Crab Trap @ Boardwalk stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 26, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Fort Walton Beach restaurants (averaging 96), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide/helium tanks in dry storage on first floor not secured. Operator secured tanks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in first floor prep area have dust/debris buildup.

36-34-5

Apr 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP raw frozen fish held frozen conducted onsite No HACCP in place. Template provided to operator during the inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-25: At time of the callback Operator working with OPQ to develop an applicable HACCP plan. New template provided to operator. **Time Extended**

03G-50-1

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP raw frozen fish held frozen conducted onsite No HACCP in place. Template provided to operator during the inspection. **Warning**

03G-50-1

Basic - Ice buildup in downstairs walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Aug 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. No chlorine reading on inspector or establishments test strips for Dish- machine. Establishment switched to triple sink for sanitizing dishware. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-41-4

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over dish machine area soiled. Vent at entryway to downstairs prep kitchen has accumulated dust.

36-34-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on condenser line in walk in freezer. No contamination with food items observed. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Ice scoop handle in ice at bar area. Employee corrected ice scoop storage during inspection. **Repeat Violation**

10-06-5

Jan 19, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 22, 2022

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crab Trap @ Boardwalk last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crab Trap @ Boardwalk on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crab Trap @ Boardwalk?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crab Trap @ Boardwalk.

How does Crab Trap @ Boardwalk compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

Crab Trap @ Boardwalk most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has Crab Trap @ Boardwalk's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crab Trap @ Boardwalk have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Crab Trap @ Boardwalk 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 Trap @ Boardwalk inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Crab Trap @ Boardwalk is inspected around three times per year on average.

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