Crawfish and Crab Bayou

3412 Us Hwy 301 N #101, Ellenton, FL 34222

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Crawfish and Crab Bayou was last inspected on Mar 11, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

Crawfish and Crab Bayou's latest score of 45 falls below the Ellenton average of 78. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oysters stored above ready to eat buns in walk in cooler.

08A-05-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Rice (64F - Hot Holding) stored in rice cooker overnight. Operator discarded rice

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rice (64F - Hot Holding) stored in rice cooker overnight. Operator discarded rice **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

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. Observed some reporting agreements at establishment.

11-26-1

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathroom doors with no self closing mechanism.

32-04-4

Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knife block in use on prep counter on cook line. Operator removed knife block. **Corrected On-Site**

14-55-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 8x4 inch hole in ceiling near walk in cooler.

36-32-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not stored inverted or protected. Operator inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Feb 10, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crawfish and Crab Bayou last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crawfish and Crab Bayou on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Crawfish and Crab Bayou compare to other restaurants in Ellenton?

Crawfish and Crab Bayou most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Ellenton average of 78.

Has Crawfish and Crab Bayou's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Crawfish and Crab Bayou have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Crawfish and Crab Bayou means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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