Rick's Crab Trap

178 Eglin Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Rick's Crab Trap has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Fort Walton Beach restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide/helium tanks under front bar area not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ingredient bin in kitchen.

02D-01-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken in walk-in cooler by walk-in freezer.

36-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frozen peanuts stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach-in freezer on cook line: crabs, oysters, and hotdogs uncovered during inspection. Operator corrected storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Unsealed floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed wood used as flooring in walk-in freezer.

36-02-5

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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. Cook line grill make bar- sliced tomatoes 62, house made pico 60, sliced cheese 60/61, lettuce 61, shredded cheese 61F All over 4 hrs. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line grill make bar- sliced tomatoes 62, house made pico 60, sliced cheese 60/61, lettuce 61, shredded cheese 61F All over 4 hrs. See stop sale Walk in # 1 - Gumbo 47F, Crab soup 47F , cheese 46F Less than 4 hrs per KM Placed in ice bath to facilitate rapid cooling **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

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. Cook line grill make bar / cooler Ambient 60F + at time of the inspection.

14-74-7

Dec 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served: Several tags over the last three month period do not have dates on them for the last oyster sold from that particular batch. **Repeat Violation**

01C-03-4

May 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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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. 1. Dish machine testing to 0ppm. three compartment sink set up for sanitizing the dishes after they go through the dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 1. All the tags are dated with dates earlier than today. There are about 15 trays of shucked oysters in the reach-in freezer on the cook's line that do not have their tags or a copy of the tags.

01C-03-4

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification: - duty manager unable to locate the certificates for any manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-26: Manager's scheduled to take it on 01/24/2023. However, trainer was out of town and just returned and gave them the information they need to take the training. Time extended 30 days. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: Managers still have not taken the training. Time extended 30 days per Supervisor Wiggins. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-07: All managers are scheduled to attend Certifed Food Manager training through ServSafe on 04/11/2023. Time extended 30 days per D6 District Manager. **Time Extended**

53A-01-7

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rick's Crab Trap last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rick's Crab Trap on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rick's Crab Trap?

Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Rick's Crab Trap.

How does Rick's Crab Trap compare to other restaurants in Fort Walton Beach?

Rick's Crab Trap most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Walton Beach average of 96.

Has Rick's Crab Trap's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rick's Crab Trap have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rick's Crab Trap 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 Rick's Crab Trap inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rick's Crab Trap is inspected around three times per year on average.

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