Polo Crab House
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
50
Score
Going back to 2023, Polo Crab House has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 26, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, showing up five times.
Polo Crab House's latest score of 50 falls below the Bradenton average of 83. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on steam table potatoes (104F - Hot Holding); corn (106F - Hot Holding). educated person charge on hot holding food and email person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge placed in convection steamer to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in restroom.Person in charge filled soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
14-33-4
50
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled paper towels.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge printed and had all employees read and sign.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled soap.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table .Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. 4 Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed: Water draining onto floor surface under Handwashing sink. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
29-03-4
52
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north end of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in back kitchen area in front of chest freezer 2 broken tiles.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.observed in main kitchen area microwave soiled with dried food particles.Person in charge cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface under Handwashing sink. **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under handwashing sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Person in charge inverted mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
50
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Printed a copy to Person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed a copy to Person in charge all employees that were currently working read and signed agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on north end of kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water by 3 compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in back kitchen area in front of chest freezer 2 broken tiles.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in back kitchen area cooking oil and soda in front kitchen area stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on West side of parking area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open on west end of parking area.Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in back kitchen area.
14-33-4
52
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
35
Oct 30, 2023
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. Observed in back kitchen Reach in cooler raw shell Eggs over unwashed potatoes. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy to Person in charge . All 3 employees read and signed agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in front kitchen area ice bin with mold like substance.
22-20-5
74
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Polo Crab House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Polo Crab House on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Polo Crab House?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Polo Crab House.
How does Polo Crab House compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Polo Crab House most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Polo Crab House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Polo Crab House have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Polo Crab House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Polo Crab House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Polo Crab House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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