Mr & Mrs Crab Lakeland

3770 Lakeside Village Court, Lakeland, FL 33803
Seafood
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Mr & Mrs Crab Lakeland, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 85, which Mr & Mrs Crab Lakeland's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shelled eggs above stalks of celery. Inside the walk in cooler. The eggs was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Tags for mussels.
01C-02-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.. Back door was propped open. The manager closed the door. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-03-4
74
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Beverage syrup nozzles. Beverage station in the service area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 7-1-2021 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
78
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
90
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
95
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Emailed copy to manager and they printed and posted **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
90
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
82
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and shrimp stored over bags of unwashed potatoes in walk in cooler
08A-04-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser
14-69-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr & Mrs Crab Lakeland last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr & Mrs Crab Lakeland on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr & Mrs Crab Lakeland?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mr & Mrs Crab Lakeland.

How does Mr & Mrs Crab Lakeland compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Mr & Mrs Crab Lakeland most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

Has Mr & Mrs Crab Lakeland's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr & Mrs Crab Lakeland have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mr & Mrs Crab Lakeland 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 Lakeland inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mr & Mrs Crab Lakeland is inspected around three times per year on average.