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Kathis Krab Shack

303 15 St, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
Seafood
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 10 inspections at Kathis Krab Shack, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 26, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.

Among Steinhatchee restaurants, the typical score is 88; Kathis Krab Shack is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm chlorine.
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Scallops 52, beef 44, All day per operator. Voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
14-74-7
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Room temp and standing water. Transferred to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
64
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 48° ,shucked oysters 45°F.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Oysters 45°F, chicken 50°F.
01B-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper towels on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
67
Aug 16, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawer #1 oysters 51, shrimp 48. Drawer #2 beef 55, crab 53. Reachin #1 scallops 59, halibut 51. Reachin #2 beef 46. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food on floor of walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
82
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
47
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lift it on shelf by food.
41-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
82
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shrimp and fish dip dated 2-14. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: **Time Extended**
02C-01-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp at 73. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-02: - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-02: - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-02: - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-10: **Time Extended**
22-54-4
64
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shrimp and fish dip dated 2-14.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp at 73°.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed in dishwasher area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution.
22-54-4
58
Oct 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kathis Krab Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kathis Krab Shack on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kathis Krab Shack?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kathis Krab Shack.

How does Kathis Krab Shack compare to other restaurants in Steinhatchee?

Kathis Krab Shack most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Steinhatchee average of 88.

Has Kathis Krab Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kathis Krab Shack have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kathis Krab 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.

How often is Kathis Krab Shack inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kathis Krab Shack is inspected around three times per year on average.

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