Mr & Mrs Crab Brandon
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Mr & Mrs Crab Brandon 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 8, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average for Brandon sits at 82, putting Mr & Mrs Crab Brandon on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in freezer door on cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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. Tested at 0ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wet towels in hand sink at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in freezer door on cookline. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce. Operator placed on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in bulk seasoning. Operator placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean dish rack. Operator separated to dry. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-08-4
64
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hand sink to right side of hood system removed. Additional self vented fryer installed. And placed in front of where had sink was located. Had sink in server station reassigned to dump sink and hand sink installed to right side. 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/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-11: **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hand sink to right side of hood system removed. Additional self vented fryer installed. And placed in front of where had sink was located. Had sink in server station reassigned to dump sink and hand sink installed to right side. 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/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on prep table. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored over potatoes in walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Hand sink to right side of hood system removed. Additional self vented fryer installed. And placed in front of where had sink was located. Had sink in server station reassigned to dump sink and hand sink installed to right side. 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/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Server had rack of silverware on hand sink in server station. Cook line hand sink fully blocked by carts and fan. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed wall connections and verified previous plans had hand sink. Hand sink was removed and portable fryer installed in front of it. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to manager **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on cook line **Warning**
35A-03-4
47
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
43
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
74
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back screen door
35B-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used to scoop bulk seasonings on cookline
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
12B-07-4
86
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Oct 20, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr & Mrs Crab Brandon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr & Mrs Crab Brandon on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr & Mrs Crab Brandon?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mr & Mrs Crab Brandon.
How does Mr & Mrs Crab Brandon compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Mr & Mrs Crab Brandon most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Mr & Mrs Crab Brandon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mr & Mrs Crab Brandon have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr & Mrs Crab Brandon 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 & Mrs Crab Brandon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr & Mrs Crab Brandon is inspected around three times per year on average.
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