Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 19, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average is 79, putting Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside seasoning bin. Chef removed bowl from seasoning. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease disposable bin stored on grass instead of non-absorbent pavement.
33-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid is broken has been removed.
33-16-4
78
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Squid stored in melted ice. Manager emptied water from squid. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-31-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle of cart on cooks line. Staff removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
78
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings manager added dates to milk. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle is soiled. Employee cleaned nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in bar area. Manager placed handwashing soap at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle of cart on cooks line. Manager removed and properly stored tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked new potatoes at 72 F and cooked corn on the cob at 73 F. Sitting at room temperature on cooksline date marked. Inspector sugggested using time as a public health control form
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near mop sink
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oysters
01C-05-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
55
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked items in reach in cooler, operator moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in bar area
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on bar reach in cooler .
23-03-4
70
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 74 F. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled under dish machine. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. For oysters. **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Tag removed from oyster in walk in cooler. Operator placed tag with oysters at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All Food handler certifications expired. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Sent operator oyster consumer advisory. Operator posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in container of seasoning, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf above prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting over 3 Compartment Sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
39
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
16-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy.
How does Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy 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 Juicy 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 Juicy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr & Mrs Crab Juicy is inspected around two times per year on average.
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