Miami Crab & Seafood Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Miami Crab & Seafood Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Miami Crab & Seafood Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 26, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Miami Crab & Seafood Restaurant's latest score of 64 falls below the Miami Gardens average of 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container located at the front line.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
64
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the back of the kitchen, with water damage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the back of the kitchen, with water damage. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed 2 door reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: Observed 2 door reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
86
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Observed Benata, Jean, Nathan with employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed rice container with no name label. **Warning**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to answer the minimum cooking temperature for a chicken. Provided form to operator. **Warning**
53A-14-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the back of the kitchen, with water damage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Observed 2 door reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By handwashing sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
58
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed boiled potatoes (58F - Cooling) cooked last night and stored in the reach in cooler, as per operator.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed boiled potatoes (58F - Cooling) cooked last night and stored in the reach in cooler, as per operator.
01B-36-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef and fish head thawing in room temperature at the 3 compartment sink. Operator placed items under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a few ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go container and to go cups stored on the floor in the storage room.
25-05-4
41
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jean Nathan Joacius, as per operator, working more than 3 months. **Repeat Violation**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. By the back door.
38-05-4
64
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
64
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch (56F - Cold Holding) inside a bucket thawing on top of the 3 compartment sink. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs over vegetables in the reach in cooler. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed macaroni and cheese (57F-60F - Cooling)in the reach in cooler overnight as per operator. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed macaroni and cheese (57F-60F - Cooling)in the reach in cooler overnight as per operator. **Warning**
03D-02-5
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. Emailed form to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Emailed form to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Jean Nathan Joasius with no manager food handler certificate. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No Chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. operator placed new roll. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On the oven door handle. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall in the back of the kitchen. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In the kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in freezer. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed shelves in the kitchen and inside all reach in coolers soiled. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed salt container with a crack lid. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed conch (56F - Cold Holding) inside a bucket thawing on top of the 3 compartment sink. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
17
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Miami Crab & Seafood Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Miami Crab & Seafood Restaurant on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Miami Crab & Seafood Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Miami Crab & Seafood Restaurant.
How does Miami Crab & Seafood Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?
Miami Crab & Seafood Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Gardens average of 80.
Has Miami Crab & Seafood Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Miami Crab & Seafood Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Miami Crab & Seafood Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Miami Crab & Seafood Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Miami Crab & Seafood Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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