Red Crab Seafood & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2023, Red Crab Seafood & Grill has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
“Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Deerfield Beach facility scores 83, putting Red Crab Seafood & Grill on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
32
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in kitchen by the lockers. Employee filled soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling Vents in kitchens have a heavy build up of dust and soot.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. An open can of soda on cutting board. Chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board on cook line. Chef removed cell phone and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraints. Employee put on hair restraints **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Snapper, shrimp, lobster,and steak being thawed in three compartment sink not under running water. Cook moved all items to walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hash washing sinks in prep room and front bar
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in front bar
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at handwashing sink at front bar
31B-04-4
61
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen, manager filled paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled . Manager labeled bottles with chemicals **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
74
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/23 License expired less than sixty days
50-17-3
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager filled paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour and salt not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee used tobacco then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using tobacco then proceed to handle clean equipment on cook line without washing hands. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to wash hands **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Not observed at time of inspection. Inspector will recheck at next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
12A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs, raw fish stored above unwashed cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Raw calamari, beef, chicken stored above unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. Inspector will recheck at next unannounced inspection **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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 2023-03-09: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
22-20-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Crab Seafood & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Crab Seafood & Grill on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Crab Seafood & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Red Crab Seafood & Grill.
How does Red Crab Seafood & Grill compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
Red Crab Seafood & Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has Red Crab Seafood & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Crab Seafood & Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Red Crab Seafood & Grill 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 Red Crab Seafood & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Crab Seafood & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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