Crab Trap

16495 Perdido Key Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507
Seafood
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 13 inspections at Crab Trap stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Pensacola facility scores 95, putting Crab Trap on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
90
Oct 22, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Oct 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 23 live flying insects in the following locations: three on the wall in kitchen make line, 10 on the ceiling in dish washing location, and 10 on the ceiling/wall in food prep location. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped insects in control devices. Observed approximately 50 dead flying insects on fly tape hanging in prep location in back of kitchen. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed three fly tape hanging over food prep tables in back of kitchen. Operator removed fly tape during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-08-4
78
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following in hot hold well: seafood gumbo 117/140F (underdetermined time), collard greens 124F (underdetermined time), crab dip 118/140F (underdetermined time). Also, Observed the following in cook line reach in cooler: TIME HELD UNDETERMINED- maque choux 46F, Alfredo sauce 45/44F, etouffee 44F, cheese sauce 46/44F, garlic butter 50F, lemon butter 46F, sausage links 46F, shrimp 47F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in cook line reach in cooler: TIME HELD UNDETERMINED- maque choux 46F, Alfredo sauce 45/44F, etouffee 44F, cheese sauce 46/44F, garlic butter 50F, lemon butter 46F, sausage links 46F, shrimp 47F. See stop sale. **Warning**
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 the following in hot hold well: seafood gumbo 117/140F (underdetermined time), collard greens 124F (underdetermined time), crab dip 118/140F (underdetermined time). See stop sale.
03B-01-6
64
Jul 3, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four live flying insects in the following locations: three in dish washing location and one in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed collard greens 44/47/45/46/46F (held over 24hrs) in walk in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed collard greens 44/47/45/46/46F (held over 24hrs) in walk in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags without a date of last served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface in walk in cooler from fan condenser.
29-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under hand washing sink onto floor behind bar.
29-11-4
52
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line low boy cooler - Mahi 55F less than 1 hr. Advised manager to ice fish to assist cold holds during busy service periods.
03A-02-5
86
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crab Trap last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crab Trap on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crab Trap?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Crab Trap.

How does Crab Trap compare to other restaurants in Pensacola?

Crab Trap most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Pensacola average of 95.

Has Crab Trap's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crab Trap 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 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 inspected?

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