Leo's Crab Shack Palm Beach

2501 N Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Leo's Crab Shack Palm Beach, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other West Palm Beach restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Sep 9, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At storage shelf can of cleaning powder stored above canned food, operator removed cleaning product **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler container of raw shell eggs stored over cooked shrimp, operator removed raw shell egg **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At front counter glass reach in cooler Raw shell egg (67F - Cooling ambient air) per operator product stored for more than 4 hours, operator states that product not prepared or portioned today see stop sale

03A-03-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. At reach in cooler pan of boiled eggs in unwholesome water

01B-03-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At front counter glass reach in cooler Raw shell egg (67F - Cooling ambient air) per operator product stored for more than 4 hours, operator states that product not prepared or portioned today see stop sale

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Inspector emailed copy of poster to operator

11-01-5

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Only handwashing sink used to store cooking pan, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment sells live and uncooked crabs Inspector provided copy of consumer advisory to operator **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink...operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...to go container stored in handwashing sink . Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 12, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris- all at the back

22-08-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table at three compartment sink; Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Leo's Crab Shack Palm Beach last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Leo's Crab Shack Palm Beach on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Leo's Crab Shack Palm Beach?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Leo's Crab Shack Palm Beach.

How does Leo's Crab Shack Palm Beach compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Leo's Crab Shack Palm Beach most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Leo's Crab Shack Palm Beach's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Leo's Crab Shack Palm Beach have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Leo's Crab Shack Palm Beach means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Leo's Crab Shack Palm Beach inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Leo's Crab Shack Palm Beach is inspected around two times per year on average.

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