Mr and Mrs Crab North Lauderdale
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
39
Score
Mr and Mrs Crab North Lauderdale has been inspected 12 times since 2022. Mr and Mrs Crab North Lauderdale was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in North Lauderdale average 76, so Mr and Mrs Crab North Lauderdale trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
5
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
39
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Oyster tags missing prior to beginning of July. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: Observed at callback inspection same. All tags for month present. **Time Extended**
01C-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Visible light along side of back door from damaged seal. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food on floor in walk in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
82
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
14
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed across from walk-in cooler, cooked potatoes (68F-102F - Hot Holding); corn (99F - Hot Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 1-2 hours. Items placed in walk-in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: At time of callback inspection not complied cooked potatoes (110F-130F - Hot Holding); corn (114F - Hot Holding) **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Kevin Y. 5/30/2019. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: At this time not complied Kevin Y. 5/30/2019 **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
78
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed calamari (56F - Cold Holding) in three compartment sink. Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Employee placed in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw fish in walk-in cooler. Manager removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above precooked french fries in low boy cooler across from cook line. Manager removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored next to unwashed lemons in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed across from walk-in cooler, cooked potatoes (68F-102F - Hot Holding); corn (99F - Hot Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 1-2 hours. Items placed in walk-in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tag not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Kevin Y. 5/30/2019. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to portion fries in low boy cooler across from cook line. Manager removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bread stored uncovered on walk-in cooler. Employee covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari thawed in standing water at three compartment sink. **Warning**
06-01-5
30
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over cooked kind crab legs in Atosa reach in cooler on cook line. Employee placed shrimp on bottom. Observed raw shell eggs over hard boiled eggs in walk-in cooler. Operator placed eggs on lower shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: At time of callback inspection observed raw shrimp over cooked king crab legs**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: At time of callback inspection observed **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-08: Still observed **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
70
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over cooked kind crab legs in Atosa reach in cooler on cook line. Employee placed shrimp on bottom. Observed raw shell eggs over hard boiled eggs in walk-in cooler. Operator placed eggs on lower shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Observed chlorine dishwasher 0 Ppm. Operator called technician at time of inspection and set up three compartment sink. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. observed Chicken wings 60F-62F@4:05pm cooling since 2:00 rechecked 55F @ 4:30 in deep covered container. Operator placed chicken wings in freezer to expedite cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal cart blocking hand washing sink on cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of honey mustard dressing on walk-in cooler floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed three containers of corn on the cob not covered in walk-in freezer. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean on cook line. **Warning**
21-09-4
39
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at the mop sink by the dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked boiled eggs in the walk-in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Provided operator clean up poster. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator provided tags dated November 2022, January, March, and April 2023.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using quaternary sanitizer for wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at the bar. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on walk in cooler shelf with food to be served to the public. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Two employees cooking at cookline without hair restraints. Employees put on hats. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bowl of frozen fish thawing in standing water at the food prep sink. Operator turned on cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet wiping cloths stored on counter at the cookline. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
33
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
58
Sep 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr and Mrs Crab North Lauderdale last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr and Mrs Crab North Lauderdale on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr and Mrs Crab North Lauderdale?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mr and Mrs Crab North Lauderdale.
How does Mr and Mrs Crab North Lauderdale compare to other restaurants in North Lauderdale?
Mr and Mrs Crab North Lauderdale most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the North Lauderdale average of 76.
Has Mr and Mrs Crab North Lauderdale's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mr and Mrs Crab North Lauderdale have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mr and Mrs Crab North Lauderdale 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 Mr and Mrs Crab North Lauderdale inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr and Mrs Crab North Lauderdale is inspected around four times per year on average.
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