Linda's Crab Shack

202 E Reynolds St, Plant City, FL 33563
Seafood
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2024
58
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Linda's Crab Shack, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 20, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Linda's Crab Shack's record stops at Feb 20, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Plant City average 81, so Linda's Crab Shack trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Reviewed previous plans approved in 2003, layout does not match. Observed server station with three compartment sink- which is being used as a hand wash sink soda station with ice well. Bathroom door ways are inside and are in different location. Observed side room connecting to office with steam well, prep table with microwave and reach in cooler. Back kitchen has dish machine added , three compartment sink, utility sink, also 4 reach in coolers **Warning**
51-16-7
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. Only safe staff car expired in 2020 **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom **Warning**
31B-04-4
58
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Coleslaw
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler in back room
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Not consistent in inverting
25-06-4
78
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Styrofoam containers on cookline
25-06-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Linda's Crab Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Linda's Crab Shack on file is from Feb 20, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Linda's Crab Shack?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Linda's Crab Shack.

How does Linda's Crab Shack compare to other restaurants in Plant City?

Linda's Crab Shack most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.

Has Linda's Crab Shack's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Linda's Crab Shack have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Linda's Crab Shack means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.