Joes Crab Shack
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
58
Score
The most recent inspection for Joes Crab Shack, located at 14055 Emerald Coast Pkwy in Destin, FL, was conducted on 2026-02-12 and resulted in a moderate risk score of 58. This inspection identified two major and seven minor violations, with notable issues including standing water on kitchen floors, missing or disrepaired floor tiles, and ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. While this inspection noted several violations, Joes Crab Shack has historically maintained mostly low-risk scores across its ten recorded inspections.
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Aug 12, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
78
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
90
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
33
Oct 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
41
Violations — Feb 12, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water thru out kitchen on floors that are in disrepair.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair thru out the kitchen, cook line and in ware washing and prep areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Objectionable odors kitchen in front of walk in cooler doors of the establishment. Odor seems to be coming from under loose floor tiles with standing water.
36-64-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Corn on cob stored in walk in cooler and snow crab stored in walk in freezer. Manager covered corn with a tray and placed a lid over snow crab. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk in beer cooler floors with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from faucet hose Bibb at splitter at mop sink. Cloth wrapped around splitter at leak.
29-11-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Michael Mccalip issued 5-8-19.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager Joshua Vorke arrived on site during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
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Core (Minor)
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