Q's Crackin' Crab
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
82
Score
Q's Crackin' Crab appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 28, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Cocoa Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Anthony expired 1/26/22
53A-03-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top of reach-in freezers are rusted and deteriorating
14-11-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In triple sink area
36-27-5
82
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 200+ppm remade to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in cooler
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 41 live flying insects in storage areas. Operator killed 35 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in corner of front counter has a leaking pipe
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers stored with food contact surfaces facing upwards. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in storage area are soiled. Operator began cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
67
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler raw shrimp (63F - Cold Holding); raw fish (62F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects in kitchen
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rim surrounding working area of reach in cooler on cook line is soiled. Operator cleaned Cutting board on make line is stained **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Togo cups stored on the floor in dry storage room **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walls behind equipment soiled. Operator began cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
36-50-4
55
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter for ice machine is not dated.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled idntifying liquid contents **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice inside of main reach in cooler on make line **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on the floor in rear storage closet. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
74
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked eggs in walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Standup reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom. Provided signs and posted **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelf beneath cook line
14-20-4
67
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen areas **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged lemonade in gallon jugs at front counter
02D-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Togo cups stored on the floor in rear dry storage room. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple single service items stored with food contact surface facing upwards on dry storage shelves. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
82
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken in container over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen areas
36-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple Togo containers on dry storage shelves are stored with the food contact surface facing upwards. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen areas. Ceiling vents have an accumulation of dust
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of liquid margarine stored on the floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single service items stored on the floor in rear closet
25-05-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Q's Crackin' Crab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Q's Crackin' Crab on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Q's Crackin' Crab?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Q's Crackin' Crab.
How does Q's Crackin' Crab compare to other restaurants in Cocoa Beach?
Q's Crackin' Crab most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Cocoa Beach average of 77.
Has Q's Crackin' Crab's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Q's Crackin' Crab have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Q's Crackin' 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 Q's Crackin' Crab inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Q's Crackin' Crab is inspected around three times per year on average.
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