Mr & Mrs Crab
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Mr & Mrs Crab eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 1, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Stored food ( containers of sausage ) not covered in walk” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Clearwater restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Container of silverware stored under paper towel dispenser at hand wash station at front line exposed to splash . Manager relocated silverware **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Food ( containers of margarine ) stored on floor under cooking equipment . Employee relocated containers **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Manager received part for light fixture and to install the day
38-04-4
86
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food ( garlic and oil) identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking Reviewed with manager . Manager placed time marking on container **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled located on shelf inside employee restroom. Manager labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - nozzles soiled at beverage station in the kitchen front line area. -Interior of soda gun soiled with slime, located at bar area.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in kitchen
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in food storage area in back kitchen area
14-45-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back hallway area
35B-01-4
Basic - Stored food ( containers of sausage ) not covered in walk in cooler . Manager covered food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to container of honey in back food prep area . Manager relocated employee drink . **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
55
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw shrimp) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( fully cooked seafood ) in reach in cooler opposite fryers . The cook rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food ( potatoes and corn ) identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. The cook added time mark to food **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days. Reviewed with manager.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dining area . Manager labeled spray bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Oysters removed from original container for long-term storage in walk in cooler . The cook placed the tag with the container oysters. Explained to the cook the handling of oyster tags . Emailed to manager and reviewed Shellfish Tag Guidance handout DBPR HR 5022-106 **Corrected On-Site**
01C-06-5
58
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to dish machine
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sausage and crab legs in walk-in freezer, staff covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
82
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. -Discussed with manager.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -Chicken wings (89F - Cooling) cooked at 1pm temped at 1:35pm. Chicken wings cooling in ambient air on speed rack near cooks line. Manager instructed employee to place wings inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee jackets stored on storage rack above fryer oil. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Different sized stainless steel hotels pans and bowls above three compartment sink. Employee separated items to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets at reach in cooler on cooks line torn.
14-11-5
70
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage. -2 live flying flies in back prep area near three compartment sink. Discussed with manager.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shrimp and scallops stored over cooked and boiled eggs and ready to eat cooked crab legs. Manager moved raw items under ready to eat items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -Cove molding near reach in freezer door. Discussed with manager.
36-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -"Family Meal" foods stored above other ready to eat food to be served to the public. Manager moved foods to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floor soiled inside walk in freezer. Discussed with manager.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on reach in cooler on cooks line soiled. -Exterior of flour container on cooks line is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Containers of single service lids in back storage area, stored on floor. Discussed with manager.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Beef stored inside walk in freezer not covered, employee covered food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Wet cloth stored on front line, manager moved wet cloth to sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer bucket on cooks line tested at 0ppm, retested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. -Rolling rack for trays not sealed in back prep area near three compartment sink. Discussed with manager.
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Squeeze bottle on cooks of oil line not labeled, manager labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr & Mrs Crab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr & Mrs Crab on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr & Mrs Crab?
Across the inspection record, “stored food ( containers of sausage ) not covered in walk” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mr & Mrs Crab.
How does Mr & Mrs Crab compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Mr & Mrs Crab most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Mr & Mrs Crab's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Mr & Mrs Crab have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr & 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 & Mrs Crab inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr & Mrs Crab is inspected around two times per year on average.
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