Red Crab - Juicy Seafood

1837 N Military Trl Unit B, West Palm Beach, FL 33409
Seafood
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Red Crab - Juicy Seafood appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked”, showing up five times.

Compared to the broader West Palm Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dish then went to cook line touched fliptop cooler and clean container; no handwash Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
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. Walk in freezer: raw chicken stored over fish - not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately One live roach on prep table crawled under blender Approximately One live roach on prep table crawled out of microwave Approximately Two live roach below low boy cooler Approximately One live roach on wall by prep table by handwash sink Approximately One live under three compartment sink Approximately two live roaches Under dish washer under pressure washer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl and tongs stored at handwash station and employee dumped cup of water and ice at handwash sink **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink by three compartment sink Operator provided paper towels **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under kitchen exit door Advised operator to repair **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Lifting up blender found three dead inside the bottom of the blender Had operator move low boy cooler Approximately 30 dead roaches inside the lowboy where the compressor is located One dead behind stove to boil water One dead behind oven One dead under handwash station Two dead under dishwasher under pressure washer Two dead under dry storage One dead below prep table by dry storage Two dead under dry storage by single door cooler at expo station One dead under double door cooler at bar area One dead under handwash sink at bar area One dead under dining room table **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
47
Mar 3, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 to poster operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
90
Mar 2, 2026
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of marinara sauce **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees came from outside then put gloves on to begin work at cook line; no handwash All employees washed their hands and put new gloves on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw clams then grabbed a clean container; no handwash Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One small flying insect landing on clean bowl **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer raw chicken stored over mozzarella sticks - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer Raw chicken stored over cooked sausage Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately nine live roaches by reach in cooler below storage rack to hold cooked potatoes and corn Approximately one live roach under low boy cooler Approximately one live roach in trash bucket Approximately one live roach under wok station Approximately one live roach under flip top cooler Approximately three live roaches behind oven by wok station Approximately one live roach under handwash sink by prep table and reach in freezer Approximately one live roach in dining area in front of bathroom hallway **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At fliptop cooler: cheese cake (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored overnight Not prepped or portioned today see stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At fliptop cooler: cheese cake (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored overnight Not prepped or portioned today see stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tag missing the last date served.. Operator sold them two days ago and placed 2/28 as the last date served **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-03-4
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. Emailed to poster operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Walk in freezer oysters with no tag Operator placed tag for oysters **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-01-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately three dead under low boy cooler Approximately one dead roach in trash bucket Approximately twelve dead roaches under stove used to boil water Approximately seven dead roaches under wok station Approximately five dead under reach in cooler Approximately one dead inside reach in cooler Approximately six dead in between oven and small stove Approximately one dead under three compartment sink Approximately three dead under dishwasher machine Approximately fifteen dead under two compartment sink Approximately two dead by front counter in front of handwash station Approximately one dead roach on server station counter Approximately three dead roaches under server station table Approximately one dead by single door reach in cooler at server station **Warning**
35A-03-4
21
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes while washing and rinsing and then handled clean/sanitized dishes while placing to dry/store without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched mop bucket while dumping waste water into mop sink drain and then handled clean utensils, clean equipment and cases of food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk-in freezer; storage container of raw chicken stored on case of cooked potatoes. Operator moved container of raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (cleaning chemical) not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4
52
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee went from drinking beverage and handling cellphone walked onto cook line and began handing clean utensils to prepare food for customer order without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control (TPHC) has no time marking. At cook line; cooked potatoes and cooked corn, no time mark. Operator stated being held less than 2 hours, applied appropriate time mark. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line Ice bath; milk (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in ice bath (ice melted/not surrounding product level) for 2 hours, added ice, second temperature 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line flip top cooler; raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken. Operator moved raw shrimp below chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face/glasses/hair and then continued to prepare/package/serve food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At Triple door low boy reach in cooler; boiled eggs (61F - Cooling 1:50pm/61F - Cooling 2:20pm). Operator stated cooling for 2 hours in overfilled deep storage container tightly wrapped in plastic, at this rate will not reach 41F within 6 hours, uncovered, split into smaller containers and added ice to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
39
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At Bar Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator added bleach, retested at chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
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. At cook line; cooked corn and cooked potatoes, held using time as a public health control, identified on written procedures, no time mark. Operator stated being held less than 1 hour, applied appropriate time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to last date served. Advised Operator to maintain chronologically.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar; hand wash sink used to store cleaning supplies. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At wait station; spray bottle containing cleaning chemical not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk-in freezer; case of raw fish on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
47
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
90
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line flip top cooler; raw shrimp stored over cooked chicken wings. Operator moved shrimp below chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine, retested at chlorine 0PPM, triple sink set up at chlorine100ppm, operator agree to manually sanitize dishes until dish machine is repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar, spay bottle with sanitizer had no label. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Oyster tag removed form container before empty in walk in cooler. Operator replaced tag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cook line sliding door reach in; cut sausage (47°F - Ambient Cooling 2:25pm/45°F - Ambient Cooling 3:35pm)Operator stated prepped two hours prior. At this rate of cooling sausage will not reach 41°F within four hours; boiled eggs (73°F - Cooling 2:28pm/63°F - Cooling 3:28pm) Operator stated eggs were cooked two hours prior. At this rate of cooling product product will not reach 41°F within a total of six hours. Operator added ice to ensure proper cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line, hand wash sink used to store mixing bowl. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk-in freezer, boxes of chicken and corn stored on floor. Operator removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
43
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. 6 cases of raw shell eggs ambient air temperature 67 f (in the box ) .boxes stored on shelf next to 2 compartment prep sink by back door. As per manager they store raw shell eggs there . Explained and issued stop sale order. Boxes were received on 03/09 .Based on shipping label on the box from the distributor.
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 6 cases of raw shell eggs ambient air temperature 67 f (in the box ) .boxes stored on shelf next to 2 compartment prep sink by back door. As per manager they store raw shell eggs there . Explained and issued stop sale order. Boxes were received on 03/09 .Based on shipping label on the box from the distributor.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 6 cases of raw shell eggs ambient air temperature 67 f (in the box ) .boxes stored on shelf next to 2 compartment prep sink by back door. As per manager they store raw shell eggs there . Explained and issued stop sale order. Boxes were received on 03/09 .Based on shipping label on the box from the distributor.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. 2 cardboard boxes of raw in- shell oysters without any tags.
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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. Emailed clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events. Manager printed and posted by hand sink next to register. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. east side hand sink at the bar. Explained
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light pink color liquid spray bottle not labeled. Explained. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. East side hand sink at the bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. East side hand sink at the bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer.explained
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White deflector
22-20-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Dark color beverage in white foam cup without lid on table on cook line. Explained and employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken wings thawing at room temperature by prep sink. Wings temperature 31 f. Explained.employee moved wings back to freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
27
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above cooked crab in glass slider on cook line. Operator reorganized. Raw oysters stored above cooked clam chowder in cook line cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Operator called for service. Triple sink was previously set up at 100ppm. Discussed with operator. Operator called for service **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in flip top cooler on cook line. Discussed with operator
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of raw oysters stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop stored in standing water of 83°F. Operator removed, discarded water cleaned and sanitized utensil **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
52

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Crab - Juicy Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Crab - Juicy Seafood on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Crab - Juicy Seafood?

Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Red Crab - Juicy Seafood.

How does Red Crab - Juicy Seafood compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Red Crab - Juicy Seafood most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Red Crab - Juicy Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Red Crab - Juicy Seafood have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Red Crab - Juicy Seafood 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 Red Crab - Juicy Seafood inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Red Crab - Juicy Seafood is inspected around three times per year on average.