Crabby's Dockside

2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Seafood

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Crabby's Dockside has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 1, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Crabby's Dockside scores about where you'd expect for a Fort Pierce restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 7 small flying insects in downstairs bar. **Warning**

35A-02-6

Intermediate - When operator asked to identify product used for specific item advertised on menu/menu board, operator indicated an imitation product or different product was used. Advertising Bairdi but selling Opilio. Manager states vendor substituted product. Must let each customer know that product was substituted or have crab on menu as generic. **Corrected On-Site**

52-08-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Creamer in prep area. Milk in ice cream area and upstairs bar. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Downstairs soda machine. Manager cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No high temperature kit provided when using high temperature at dish machine. Must have high temperature strips or high temperature thermometer to measure temperature of machine.

16-37-1

Basic - Employee beverage container above food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on ledge above prep area. Manager disposed of drink **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Clam chowder at server station 118 F at time, informed manager for reheat. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. No sanitizer dispensing at dish machine on both first and second floor bars. Informed operator must wash glasses/dishes in main kitchen until repair. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-59-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in dish area.

24-08-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases stored above ready-to-eat.

08B-17-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple handles at cooks line.

23-24-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Both first and second floor bathrooms.

32-12-5

Jul 6, 2023

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Stored food not covered. Egg rolls **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used in coco flakes **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Mar 24, 2023

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Light burned out under hood vents

36-62-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.

25-06-4

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crabby's Dockside last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crabby's Dockside on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crabby's Dockside?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crabby's Dockside.

How does Crabby's Dockside compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?

Crabby's Dockside most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Pierce average of 87.

Has Crabby's Dockside's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crabby's Dockside have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Crabby's Dockside 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 Dockside inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Crabby's Dockside is inspected around three times per year on average.

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