Da Crab Shack

1850 W Blue Heron Blvd Unit 2, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Seafood
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2023
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Da Crab Shack has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Oct 9, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Da Crab Shack is from Oct 9, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Riviera Beach restaurant, which scores around 83. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; boiled eggs (127°F - Hot Holding); corn (124°F - Hot Holding). Operator stated being held less than 2 hours, moved to be reheated to 165°F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
78
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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. At white stacked combo reach in; hard boiled eggs and marinara opened and held more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator applied appropriate date mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At front counter white chest freezer; ice buildup.
14-69-4
86
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods (crab and lobster) not properly separated (stored above) from ready-to-eat foods (corn and garlic bread) when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator moved crab and lobster below corn and garlic bread. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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. At reach in cooler; marinara sauce opened and held more than 24 hours, no date mark. Operator applied appropriate date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter; ice cream scoop in standing water 77°F. Operator emptied water, washed rinsed and sanitized scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Da Crab Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Da Crab Shack on file is from Oct 9, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Da Crab Shack?

Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Da Crab Shack.

How does Da Crab Shack compare to other restaurants in Riviera Beach?

Da Crab Shack most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Riviera Beach average of 83.

Has Da Crab Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Da Crab Shack have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Da Crab Shack means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.