Hot N Juicy Crawfish
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Hot N Juicy Crawfish has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach in freezer on cooks line”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to the broader Orlando restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Back dish area
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door , gaskets broken
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach in freezer on cooks line
14-69-4
86
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In back dish area
24-08-4
95
May 27, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lemon wedger on clean item shelf **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Floors not durable in walk in freezer
36-11-4
86
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked corn (52F - Cold Holding) less than 2 hours operator placed in freezer for quick chill 36F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken not separated from raw lobster in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in freeer - not all products commercially packaged. Open package of breaded chicken stored over ready to eat frozen fries. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food used to freeze and stored crab in walk-in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Soda filters.
29-28-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken used for spices in storage room. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Oyster tag removed from original container for long-term storage. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-06-5
Basic - Rear Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce and broccoli over cut tomatoes. Unwashed lemons and oranges over ready to eat dressing **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair by walk-in freezer.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door.Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
27
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
30
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in freezer floor not in good condition, rusted and buckling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: **Time Extended**
36-09-4
90
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw oysters over cooked potatoes, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 3 in cabinet where soda machine motor is located. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. - handsink by walk in cooler **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue or dust. - green shelves in ware washing area **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk in freezer floor not in good condition, rusted and buckling. **Warning**
36-09-4
58
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. Carlos expired
53B-14-5
Intermediate - oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. 2 holders in kitchen
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at service station
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cups of coffee on 2 different tables
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table Backpack next to rice cooker **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans at dish
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In warewashing area
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 72F
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover
23-03-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Extension cords over expo line
36-04-5
45
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All throughout kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 110F
10-07-4
90
Jul 27, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.0 ppm.Afterwards,100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet by three comp sink area.
29-42-4
Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated mold-like substance.Kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hot N Juicy Crawfish last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hot N Juicy Crawfish on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hot N Juicy Crawfish?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach in freezer on cooks line” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hot N Juicy Crawfish.
How does Hot N Juicy Crawfish compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Hot N Juicy Crawfish most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Hot N Juicy Crawfish's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hot N Juicy Crawfish have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hot N Juicy Crawfish 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 Hot N Juicy Crawfish inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hot N Juicy Crawfish is inspected around three times per year on average.
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