Red Crab Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
32
Score
Going back to 2022, Red Crab Restaurant has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 18 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Compared to other Florida City restaurants (averaging 66), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 27 live insects crawling inside flour bin at dry storage across walk in cooler. Manager discarded flour and washed, rinse and sanitized bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mussels (44F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); fresh garlic with oil (57F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near the three compartment sink. as per cook for less than 2 hours. Cook placed products in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. Employee marked tags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled at walk in cooler. Observed ceiling vents in the back kitchen soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine next to the three compartment sink in disrepair. Observed middle reach in cooler at cook line in disrepair. Observed gaskets at walk in cooler torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed cove molding at wall by the dishwashing machine soiled. **Warning**
36-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor throughout the kitchen soiled. Observed floor under Cook line equipments soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of bread warmer soiled with old food debris at prep table near coffee machine. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing above walk in cooler. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler near walk in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler throughout the preparation line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at hansdwash sink across walk in cooler. Observed wall soiled by reach in cooler. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet in disrepair at the tree compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored at preparation table. **Warning**
21-12-4
32
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. Coached employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: At time of callback inspection still observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed floor throughout at reach in cooler at prep line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: At time of callback inspection still observed floor throughout at reach in cooler at prep line. Observed one unit at 54F and another at 52F ambient temperature. All TCS products are kept in ice and at proper cold holding temperature. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at located in the kitchen at prep line in disrepair. Observed several TCS products out of temperature at reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: At time of callback inspection did not observed several TCS products out of temperature at reach in cooler at cook line. Observed ambient temperature of 52F at unit close to ice machine at cook line. All TCS products were in ice an at proper temperature. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed cove molding at wash sink next to the dishwasher soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: At time of callback inspection still observed cove molding at wash sink next to the dishwasher soiled **Time Extended**
36-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler located in the kitchen at prep line soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: At time of callback inspection still observed gaskets at reach in cooler located in the kitchen at prep line soiled. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at reach in cooler located next to walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: At time of callback inspection still observed shelves at reach in cooler located next to walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed selves at walk in cooler soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: At time of callback inspection observed selves at walk in cooler soiled **Time Extended**
14-17-4
67
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 21 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed chef failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil stored in water at 79 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator replace with new water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live small flying insects flying in the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed 2 bottles of Gatorade stored inside ice machine. Operator discarded the ice. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon with keep frozen label on the package stored in reach in cooler. Coached operator on proper storing procedure. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh garlic and oil (74F- cold holding ) at room temperature at cook line. As per cook, product out at room temperature for 3 hours. Chef placed product in ice bath. Second temperature taken, 43F. Observed Raw fish (62F-Cold holding), Cooked potatoes (46-Cold holding), Alfredo (67F-cold holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per cook, for 3 hours. Cook submerged containers in ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed floor throughout no soap provided at handwash sink located at bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of how to calibrate prove thermometer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. Coached employees. **Warning**
01C-03-4
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. Coached employees. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink located at bar area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed cove molding at wash sink next to the dishwasher soiled. **Warning**
36-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor throughout the kitchen soiled. Observed floor throughout the kitchen not clean. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed wall by reach in cooler with grease. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding Observed at reach in cooler located at the kitchen line in disrepair. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler located in the kitchen at prep line soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at reach in cooler located next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed worn tin foil use for shelf at walk in cooler torn. **Warning**
14-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed selves at walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from the ice machine. **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking from pipe under the tree compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored in a manner to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 150ppm) at cook line. Person in charge replenished solution with quaternary ammonium. Final reading 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled at walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed floor throughout at reach in cooler at prep line. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed sponge used as cove molding at wash sink next to the dishwasher soiled. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in the lady's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed 2 bottles of Gatorade stored inside ice machine. Operator discarded the ice. **Warning**
12B-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at located in the kitchen at prep line in disrepair. Observed several TCS products out of temperature at reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed at walk in cooler shelf located next to walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-25-5
10
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer was +/- 400 ppm. Employee discarded it and fix solution to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (66 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler across from fryers. As per employee shrimp were placed less than 1 hour ago. Employee moved shrimp to walk in cooler. Also observed rice (55 F - cold holding)as per employee rice was cooked yesterday. Stop sale was issued.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several food inside the walk in cooler not date marked. As per cook food was cooked yesterday morning. Employee date marked the food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 lights missing shields in the preparation area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler across from the fryers.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food not covered inside the reach in freezer. Employee covered the food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
52
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Operator was not able to provided any training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a paint brush use for the butter. Operator discarded it. **Warning**
14-14-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed light shield with accumulated grease. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and keys stored above ingredients. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle. Employee removed them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed at the cook line. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed oyster inside the walk in cooler not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside the walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking in hand wash sink at the back area. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
43
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
55
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
95
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed more than 20 live weevils inside a container with seasoning species. Stop sale issue. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (47 F - Cold Holding); potatoes (47 F - Cold Holding) at the preparation table. As per operator food was placed around 1 hour ago. Operator placed food inside the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Observed employee handled soiled utensils to the dishwasher and returned to work without washing her hands. Operator was coached to train employees to hand wash after handling dirty utensils. **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed establishment tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator was advised to keep tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche is not identified as raw in the menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the sugar. Operator removed it. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator was coached to open all ROP packages before thawing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored on the oven door handle. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching the flour. Operator removed it.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet towel under a red cutting board at the preparation area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the preparation area. Operator cleaned them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed a container with spoon not inverted. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at the reach in cooler in front of the grill. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
23
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Crab Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Crab Restaurant on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Crab Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Red Crab Restaurant.
How does Red Crab Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Florida City?
Red Crab Restaurant most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Florida City average of 66.
Has Red Crab Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Red Crab Restaurant have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Red Crab Restaurant 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 Red Crab Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Crab Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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