Mr and Mrs Crab
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
95
Score
Mr and Mrs Crab appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Mr and Mrs Crab is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food on walk in cooler floor. Operator moved food to shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
95
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler in server area and on cooks line at time of inspection.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in glass door seafood reach in cooler at time of inspection.
14-33-4
86
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer buckets tested at over 200ppm chlorine . Operator had sanitizer buckets remade. Tested at 100ppm chlorine during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a mold like substance on some walk in cooler shelves at time of inspection.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee iced coffee and energy drink in reach in cooler by fryer side. Operator had employee remove drink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
78
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Cutting boards stained at time of call back **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk in cooler at time of inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Shelves rusty at time of call back **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of spaghetti sauce in dry storage during inspection. Operator segregated can to return to food provider.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance around soda nozzles on dispenser in server isle. -Observed mold like substance on bar soda gun during inspection. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on pans back on prep room shelves near dish room
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in shelves rusty during inspection. -Reach in cooler shelves rusty on cooks line. -Observed grooved cutting boards in kitchen during inspection.
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall under triple sink back by mop closet.
36-24-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine during inspection.
22-20-5
64
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
45
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cinnamon butter 68 f corn 76f placed items on TATC **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Manager knew time **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. employee changed batteries **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of plastic bags stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr and Mrs Crab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr and Mrs Crab on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr and Mrs Crab?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mr and Mrs Crab.
How does Mr and Mrs Crab compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Mr and Mrs Crab most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Mr and Mrs Crab's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mr and Mrs Crab have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr and Mrs Crab 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 Mr and Mrs Crab inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr and Mrs Crab is inspected around three times per year on average.
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