Crawdaddy's
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Crawdaddy's 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Crawdaddy's was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “rice stored on floor in dry storage room”, showing up three times.
Crawdaddy's latest score of 58 falls below the Jensen Beach average of 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
55
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored mussels in walk in cooler. Operator removed ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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 and grouper removed from freezer 4 hours ago. Operator removed package. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee coffee container on a food preparation shelf over and next to clean equipment/utensils in prep area. Operatorremoved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Rice stored on floor in dry storage room. Operator placed on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw Philly beef over ready to eat crab legs and bucket of ice cream, items not commercially packaged. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw clams stored over pickled ginger in reach in cooler at prep area. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed oyster tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied at prep area. Operator provided tag. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cooking pot on floor of cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface at cookline.
29-03-4
61
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. burgers (38-49F - Cold Holding); skirt steak (43-48F - Cold Holding)cooler #2 at cook line ; food overstocked; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; smaller portioned made; **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade cloth towels used in direct contact with mussels and clams in reach in cooler #1 at cook line; removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served- some tags marked some not; advised to mark all ;
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths- chlorine
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin- all outside the kitchen
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl used to dispense food- in reach in cooler #1 at cook line Removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor- soups and sauces in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer advised to store properly
08B-47-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all cooler at cook line and walk-in cooler;
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner- crawfish thawing in standing water outside the kitchen Food moved inside walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
45
Oct 11, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 10, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Margarine and garlic hot sauce 78F (cold holding) - Observed sitting on counter at cook line. Operator states, not prepared or portioned today. Operator states out of temperature for 1 hour. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3 hours. Time control sheet sent to operator. chicken (57F - Cold Holding) - Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 3 hours. Operator placed ice bags to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Beef patties over hot dogs reach in freezer, raw grouper over cooked crab at walk in freezer, all products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw steak over cooked crab mix at reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed Shellfish tags not filed chronologically by date. Operator serves fresh clams, mussels and oysters. Educated operator on proper tag maintenance. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked beans (105F - Cooling) at 12:50 since 12:20 - 98F at 1:10 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 2 hours. Operator split in half and placed in walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
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. **Warning**
53B-14-5
47
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Potatoes/by cook line
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Crawfish/walk in freezer/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep area/corrective action taken =line prep person put on a hair restraint. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-03-4
78
Nov 21, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw hamburgers with hotdogs/reach in freezer/corrective action taken/operator separated both food products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach water/by dishmachine area/corrective action taken/operator labeled chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep cooler/cookline
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored food back on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 161 degrees, corrective action taken/operator stored back on grill to reach 166 degrees. **Corrected On-Site**
03C-44-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Chlorine/prep area/corrective action taken/operator added more water to 100/ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee restroom/corrective action taken/operator installed soap in soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser/sanitizer/by dishmachine area/corrective action taken/operator labeled chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crawdaddy's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crawdaddy's on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crawdaddy's?
Across the inspection record, “rice stored on floor in dry storage room” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Crawdaddy's.
How does Crawdaddy's compare to other restaurants in Jensen Beach?
Crawdaddy's most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Jensen Beach average of 80.
Has Crawdaddy's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Crawdaddy's 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 Crawdaddy's 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 Crawdaddy's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crawdaddy's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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