Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar

1700 New Haven Ave Space 550, Melbourne, FL 32904
Seafood
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Melbourne average 84, so Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda nozzle soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Sanitizer bucket empty. Replaced, primed and retested. **Corrected On-Site**
16-59-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gale on lower opening side. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Kitchen server line had ice scoop handle in ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Split box of oysters, one in walk in cooler other in walk in freezer. Tag with walk in cooler batch. Missing in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-06-5
67
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. Operator did not put time stamp on sealed cooked foods.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. One tag was not marked but the manager remembered the last taken from batch was the 15th of the month. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Tag was removed and not with oysters, employee recently moved tag. Operator placed tag with oysters. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm corrected to 75 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Corner and top of machine closures dirty with debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in freezer located in walk in cooler not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Both racks by Tr-sink had pans that were wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on side at bottom requires new weather strip.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container lid for fry storage in walk in freezer broken. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop in ice at the soda machine in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on steam pipe below boiler prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in shelves drink glasses storage at bar with surface rust and debris.
14-33-4
45
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Sep 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Crab and shrimp over rte sauces in walk in cooler
08A-05-6
Basic - Light not functioning. Light bulb at end of hood fan **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters and hood fan grease build up
23-03-4
78
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
78
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw lobster tail over ready to eat cooked sausage in walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect in back line
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat potato In walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Batteries were dead at hand sink soap dispenser by dishmachine, operator changed batteries and added new hand soap just in case **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In crab seasoning **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean, single-use gloves not handled in a sanitary manner. Storing used single use glove in raw chicken in walk in cooler, operator discarded of glove. Educated on using gloves for single use then discarding **Corrected On-Site**
25-30-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employees bathroom, emailed one to operator
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining at handwash sink by dish machine
29-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cookline **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled seasoning **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - 2 Live, small flying insects in kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and mussels over cooked crab, craw fish, clams.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For red hose
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Expo station **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Bartender and and 1 cook in kitchen
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Throughout kitchen and bar **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine door and interior ledge.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used to scoop the French fries.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor drain soiled under 3 bay sink.
36-10-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line counter.
21-12-4
Basic - Three-compartment sink not cleaned after being used for food preparation or washing wiping cloths before being used for warewashing.
16-18-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar.

How does Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar 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 Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy Seafood & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.