Crabby's Bar & Grill Nsb

203 South Atlantic Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
Seafood
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Crabby's Bar & Grill Nsb has been inspected 12 times since 2022. Crabby's Bar & Grill Nsb was last inspected on Dec 23, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “cooked/heated time/temperature control” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average for New Smyrna Beach sits at 72, putting Crabby's Bar & Grill Nsb on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jorge **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: Per manager schedule trading on Monday **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Upstairs bar cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-23: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
86
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
45
Jul 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top of pizza cooler on ice, fresh mozzarella 41-44F, shredded mozzarella 41-45F, sausage 40-46F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Pizza toppings on ice for approximately 2.5 hours: sausage 35-60F, shredded cheese 36-48F, fresh mozzarella 41F, ham 38-43F Operator discarded sausage over 50F. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Commingled oyster stuffed for baking, date on tags is prep date **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employees with no food handler training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Most completed, several waiting for employees to work **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
67
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
25
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tomatoes cut previous day per operator in a pan labeled 12/19
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over cooked corn **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Overnight bottom right dressing cooler: Mac and cheese, rice, mashed potatoes 53-54F. Other cooler temperatures 40-41F.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Shredded cheese and fresh mozzarella on ice in reach in cooler; temperature towards top of fill line 49F. Advised to keep less full and ice more fully - Pico portions 56F on ice. Advised to use time as a public health control - calamari, shrimp, fish thawed and left in standing and running water, 52F, 70F, 61F. Numerous other items thawed or in the process of thawing to prep. Advised to thaw less at one time/refrigerate after thawing if employee unavailable to prep immediately **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles downstairs waitstation, soda gun downstairs bar
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Coating peeling off colander used for milk wash. Operator discarded and replaced **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline, upstairs, downstairs waitstation, expo area **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. 1/2 pans,on clean storage rack
16-48-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In upstairs wait station Hoshizaki cooler, yogurt, employee beverages **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
33
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some marked; others not **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employees with no food handler training **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: added to new hire orientation packet **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
78
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Butter packets 57F out and returned to cooler in waitstation area - in upstairs tiki bar area, milk in a plastic cup 45F **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Heavy cream opened 12/29, milk opened 12/29 **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some marked; others not **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Red snapper advertised on menu. When asked to provide proof of identify, operator provided invoice and description stating crimson snapper/opakapaka and king snapper/Pristipomoides filamentosus. FDA seafood list shows red snapper as only Lutjanus campechanus **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
52-04-5
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. - Cold smoked salmon BLT - smoked salmon add on **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
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 employees with no food handler training **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Waitstation downstairs **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Outside next to mop sink **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Chill stick stored directly on the floor in the walk in freezer **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cookline cooler cutting board **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Vinegar in a spray bottle **Warning**
02D-01-5
26
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chowder 42F at the edge to 51F in the middle cooling overnight in covered plastic container. See stop sale **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: Chowder 49F in the middle cooling in covered plastic 1/2 pan overnight. Gravy 43-45F in the middle cooling in covered and stacked third pans overnight. Walk in cooler ambient temperature 39F. Verified thermometer calibration. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Menu advertised hogfish. Manager indicated box labeled hog snapper was served as hogfish. Menu advertised red snapper. Menu indicated box labeled king snapper was the snapper served. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Admin Complaint**
52-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon add on for salads Smoked salmon blt Breakfast menu has asterisks at undercooked menu items but no asterisk at advisory **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Ice cream area cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Upstairs closet **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Cambros and metal pans, food residue and wet nesting **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
16-48-4
52
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chowder 42F at the edge to 51F in the middle cooling overnight in covered plastic container. See stop sale **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw sausage over raw oysters, reach in cooler - raw shell eggs over cut fruit, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab spin dip 52F, Mac and cheese 52F, cookline cooler overnight. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some marked, others not marked **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Menu advertised hogfish. Manager indicated box labeled hog snapper was served as hogfish. Menu advertised red snapper. Menu indicated box labeled king snapper was the snapper served. **Admin Complaint**
52-04-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon add on for salads Smoked salmon blt Breakfast menu has asterisks at undercooked menu items but no asterisk at advisory **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jordan **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cookline next to back door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Upstairs closet **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Ice cream area cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Cambros and metal pans, food residue and wet nesting **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Upstairs waitstation **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
06-09-1
21
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Floors, Walls, and Ceilings Clean and in Good Repair
FL-52
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
12
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Pancake batter out and returned to cooler 53F - ceviche 8 oz container stored above fill line 51F, stocked within previous 30 minutes - butter packets 48-53F, stocked within previous hour in salad cooler. Moved to another cooler. In same cooler, shredded cheese 44F, key lime pie 44F. Operator adjusted thermostat **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: - Portioned ceviche 38F, 40F, 41F, 46F, 52F. Top of expo cooler. Operator discarded two highest temperatures. Advised to keep underneath. - butter packets 42F-45F in salad cooler. Moved to deep metal pan with a lid. Shredded cheese 42F. Key lime pie 29F **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Sour cream in squeeze bottle where ceviche was previously stored 47F. scampi butter 32F in reach in cooler Butter 39F and 51f in salad cooler. Operator discarded all butters **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Prep cooler: slaw, 38F; sour cream 39F; cut tomatoes 38F; Salad cooler: milk 45F; key lime pie 45F; cut lettuce 46F; **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Cole smoked salmon **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: Cold smoked salmon **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Add asterisk to salmon Benedict. Missing from BLT add smoked salmon and avocado toast No asterisk by consumer advisory-breakfast menu **Time Extended**
02B-04-5
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crabby's Bar & Grill Nsb last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crabby's Bar & Grill Nsb on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crabby's Bar & Grill Nsb?

Across the inspection record, “cooked/heated time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Crabby's Bar & Grill Nsb.

How does Crabby's Bar & Grill Nsb compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?

Crabby's Bar & Grill Nsb most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.

Has Crabby's Bar & Grill Nsb's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Crabby's Bar & Grill Nsb have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Crabby's Bar & Grill Nsb 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 Crabby's Bar & Grill Nsb inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Crabby's Bar & Grill Nsb is inspected around four times per year on average.