Riggin's Crabhouse
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Riggin's Crabhouse, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Lantana restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. For clams, mussels and oysters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-12: Same. **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
90
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in wait area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Corn and potatoes stored on flooring walk in cooler 1. Operator placed food on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at outside mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish and bacon above cooked soups in walk-in refrigerator,. Operator placed raw food on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1)chowder overnight (44-45F - Cooling)
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed chowder overnight (44-45F - Cooling) due to being in plastic deep covered container.
03D-15-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed by expo . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed refrigeration door soiled with food debris by steamer.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on food prep table by expo. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
41
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Nov 30, 2023
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 shrimp over cooked pasta in reach in cooler across from cook line Raw shrimp over head of cabbage in reach in cooler across from cook line Raw fish over ready to eat crab cakes in reach in cooler across from cook line Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser at triple sink Spray bottle at bar **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour in dry storage
02D-01-5
61
Apr 28, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handles dirty dishes then cleans crabs without washing hands and changing gloves. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, raw eggs stored over a bucket of pickles and raw alligator stored over dressing. Both corrected At reach in freezer, raw beef, not commercially packaged, stored over coffee mixture. Items moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At dry storage area, butter (80F - Cold Holding). Butter being softened overnight. Item discarded. See Stop Sale
03A-02-5
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 dry storage area, butter (80F - Cold Holding). Butter being softened overnight. Item discarded. See Stop Sale
01B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At dry storage area, corn meal stored on floor. Item moved to shelving **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of rust in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
50
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+. Operator set up fresh solution at 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
86
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Riggin's Crabhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Riggin's Crabhouse on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Riggin's Crabhouse?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Riggin's Crabhouse.
How does Riggin's Crabhouse compare to other restaurants in Lantana?
Riggin's Crabhouse most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lantana average of 80.
Has Riggin's Crabhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Riggin's Crabhouse have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Riggin's Crabhouse 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 Riggin's Crabhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Riggin's Crabhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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