Hungry Crab Davenport
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Hungry Crab Davenport 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Hungry Crab Davenport was last inspected on Nov 10, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Davenport restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish being stored next to pickles in flip top unit on line. Manager rearranged unit where pickles were stored next to other ready to eat items. Observed raw scallops being stored next to cooked sausage. Manager moved cooked sausage to top of reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
01C-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle being used to scoop sugar out of bin.
14-01-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed ice bucket with cracks. Manager discarded bucket.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed clean cooking oil being stored on floor in storage room, and on cook line . Observed boxes of liquid margarine being stored on floor in storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, in either bathroom. Manager printed out sign and placed in both restrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
61
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops stored over cooked mussels and crawfish in reach in cooler. Raw fish over whole limes and oranges in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pack of cigarettes and lighter on expo line by pack of napkins. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing manager certification number, and date of births on all safe staff cards
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days. Only had one tag available
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By hand sink next to walk in cooler
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Only had one tag available
01C-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In server station hand sink, and on left cook line hand sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In reach in coolers on cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
43
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Employee removed Raw shrimp stored over cooked crabs in stand up reach in cooler in front of fryer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed drink off of reach in cooler cutting board on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Employee removed oil from floor of cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
74
Jan 23, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Employee put asterisk on menus next to Oysters on a half shell not identified on menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee removed Medicine bottles, sun glasses and Fanny pack on shelf with condiments in prep area.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Employee removed Oil on floor of cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
78
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. White Stand up reach in cooler on cook line shelves are rusted. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
95
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Dec 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
45
Aug 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jun 20, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shelled eggs over crab legs and scallops inside the upright reach in cooler across from the cook line. Operator relocated the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
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. Gave the establishment a copy. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior left side. Ice bin at the beverage station.
22-20-5
58
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Oysters inside the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
01C-06-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Wall behind the fryers. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Food storage containers in the dry storage area.
25-05-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hungry Crab Davenport last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hungry Crab Davenport on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hungry Crab Davenport?
Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hungry Crab Davenport.
How does Hungry Crab Davenport compare to other restaurants in Davenport?
Hungry Crab Davenport most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Davenport average of 85.
Has Hungry Crab Davenport's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hungry Crab Davenport have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hungry Crab Davenport 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 Hungry Crab Davenport inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Crab Davenport is inspected around three times per year on average.
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