Juicy Crab Seafood
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Juicy Crab Seafood 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed an employee began working and handled clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
86
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over unwashed lemons in the walk in cooler. Owner removed the beef. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage (48F - Cold Holding); Crab (47F - Cold Holding); Lobster (49F - Cold Holding); Fish (48F - Cold Holding); Stored stacked above the pan fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Owner stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Owner removed half of the content of the pans and placed it in the bottom section of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on a preparation table on the cook line. Owner removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops in two containers of spices in the dry storage area with the handles stored in the product. Owner removed the scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
67
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. Owner placed the chicken below the shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed a cutting board and did not sanitize. There was no sanitizer bay set up in the three compartment sink. Employee set up the sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink and sanitizer the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
67
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
82
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw shrimp then clean equipment without changing gloves and washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mussels (54F - Cold Holding); Clams (52F - Cold Holding) stored in bags stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the items had been in the reach in cooler for 2 hours. Manager placed the out of temperature bags in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked crab in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed the chicken. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Thought out the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
61
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over washed and cooked corn in the walk-in cooler. Owner placed the beef below the corn. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Thought out the kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelves in the walk-in cooler. Owner removed the cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-45-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Juicy Crab Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Juicy Crab Seafood on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Juicy Crab Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Juicy Crab Seafood.
How does Juicy Crab Seafood compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Juicy Crab Seafood most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Juicy Crab Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Juicy Crab Seafood have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Juicy Crab Seafood 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 Juicy Crab Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Juicy Crab Seafood is inspected around three times per year on average.
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