Rocking Crab
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
67
Score
Public records show 22 inspections at Rocking Crab stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 17, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 16 violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
By comparison, the average St. Petersburg facility scores 77, putting Rocking Crab on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
22
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees moving between tasks such as moving food and trash cans around the kitchen. Discussed with management to train employees on changing gloves and washing hands as needed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: No employees operating with food during callback **Time Extended**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hand wash sinks in kitchen took approximately 2 minutes to reach 85F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: **Time Extended**
27-18-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Poked chicken wings and cooked sausage in walk-in cooler not date marked. Discussed with manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Discussed date marking ready to eat prepared food in the walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with heavy accumulation of grease under cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Floor still soiled with thick layer of grease. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
67
Oct 16, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food placed into reach-in cooler at 11:30 AM, temperatures taken at 2:50PM. raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); milk (50F - Cold Holding); muscles (50F - Cold Holding) Items placed on ice, new temps recorded as: raw shrimp (40F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (41F - Cold Holding); raw fish (41F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); muscles (43F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employees moving between tasks such as moving food and trash cans around the kitchen. Discussed with management to train employees on changing gloves and washing hands as needed. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. (24) droppings in a closed off dining room on the Northeast corner of establishment. **Warning**
35A-04-4
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. Testing at 0ppm. Operator and manager attempted to prime machine. Retested at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Dish machine at improper PPM, test strips available nut not in use. **Warning**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Hand wash sinks in kitchen took approximately 2 minutes to reach 85F. **Warning**
27-18-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. three compartment sink utilizes QAC, however establishment only has chlorine test strips. **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser not working at server station. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Poked chicken wings and cooked sausage in walk-in cooler not date marked. Discussed with manager. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - (10) Dead roaches on premises. (3) dead roaches in Northeast section of dining room, currently closed off. (3) dead roaches in Southwest corner south dining room (2) dead under shelf at server station holding drink syrups for beverage lines (2) dead in utility/storage room **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine moldy at server station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in rice container, flour container. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with heavy accumulation of grease under cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop inside flower resting on top of food. Handle of scoop corrected above food line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside reach-in cooler on cook line. Multiple temps observed out. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop water when not being used. **Warning**
42-01-4
19
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw squid and beef stored above water bottles in walk-in cooler. Employee removed.
08A-11-5
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. Dishmachine initially tested at 0PPM. Operator primed equipment and tested at 50 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside reach-in cooler across from cook-line. Fish 46F Shrimp 47F Chicken 47F In standing reach-in cooler at cook-line Shucked oyster 50F Items were placed on ice and Retemps taken as follows: Inside reach-in cooler across from cook-line. Fish 43F Shrimp 45F Chicken 42F In standing reach-in cooler at cook-line Shucked oyster 38F **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken wings above corn in walk-in cooler. Employee removed.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags not in chronological order. Discussed with employees.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with employees to date tags with last date served prior to filing.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of cleaning solution stored in handwash sink on North wall in kitchen. Items in handwash sink at front bar. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked crab not date marked in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can at handwash sink located at North wall in kitchen
33-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tables under wait station, sides of equipment on line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler across from cook-line soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at handwash sink located at front bar. Employee repaired sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution tested at 0PPM. Employee corrected to 50 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to coop rice. Item removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles throughout establishment soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. (2) dead roaches under cookline (1) dead roach in rear storage room Employees cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on bins stored above dish machine for storage.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Standing water on floor. Floor soiled under cook-line. Standing water on floor at front bar.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Corn stored on floor in walk-in beer cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside walk-in freezer and reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
17
Apr 24, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris build up on prep counter in rear prep room. Employee removed and cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
90
Dec 30, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings under table on left side of unused lobby 4 rodent droppings under table on left side of unused lobby 2 rodent droppings under table on left side of unused lobby 2 rodent droppings under table on left side of unused lobby 3 rodent droppings under table on left side of unused lobby All droppings cleaned and sanitized **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
86
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
90
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 old rodent droppings behind buckets under dish machine in kitchen. Area was cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked crab in cooks line reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
67
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live roaches in door track of reach in cooler on cooks line 1 live roach in expo shelf on cooks line
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings over cooked chicken wings in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One #10 can ketchup dented
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Gallon of soap removed from hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Left hand wash sink on cooks line
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in cabinet under front bar 1 dead roach in server station cabinet
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
37
Aug 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ General Manager Greg Ferron hired more than 30 days ago. No CFM. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ General Manager Greg Ferron hired more than 30 days ago. No CFM. **Admin Complaint**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training for Kamella Rojas hired more than 60 days ago. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: No proof of employee training for Kamella Rojas hired more than 60 days ago. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in wait station area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Storage shelves in warewashing and dry-storage are rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler on cooks line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on all reach-in cooler doors in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler on cooks line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched located in wait station area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
25-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath hand wash sink in bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
43
Jul 31, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
20
Jul 24, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Greg Feron hired more than 30 days ago without CFM. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Greg Feron hired more than 30 days ago without CFM. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Greg Feron hired more than 30 days ago without CFM. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Greg Feron hired more than 30 days ago without CFM. **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Kamella Rojas hired more than 60 days ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Kamella Rojas hired more than 60 days ago. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Kamella Rojas hired more than 60 days ago. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Kamella Rojas hired more than 60 days ago. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dry-storage room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line across from fat-fryers has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelves of all prep tables in kitchen are rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit across from boiler on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler across boiler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
61
Jul 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Jul 16, 2024
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach excrement on storage shelf in corner of kitchen. **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 live roaches on storage shelf in corner of kitchen. 2 live roaches behind food warmer on cooks line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee checking sanitizer in dishmachine return to cooks line and engage in food preparation, touching clean utensils. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-159. Wearing Gloves The Right Way. **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 10ppm. Operator setup three-compartment sink. Chlorine sanitizer reading 50ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to y-splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From cooks line at 1:50pm. Establishment is in the process of closing. Operator placed item in walk-in cooler a. cooked corn (75F - Hot Holding) Discussed time as a public health control as an option. Will email DBPR Form 5022-090. Time As A Public Health Control. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in coolers on cooks line at 1:45 p.m. Establishment is in the process of closing. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler. a. raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); b. raw calamari (47F - Cold Holding); c. cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) d. cooked lobster (53F - Cold Holding); e. cooked pork sausage (52F - Cold Holding); f. cooked crab (52F - Cold Holding); g. raw oysters (54F - Cold Holding) Will email DBPR Form HR 5030-106. Cold Holding **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings on floor underneath table in warewashing area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1. Kamella Rojas hired more than 60 days ago. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 1. Greg Feron hired more than 30 days ago without CFM. **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at wait station has ice dumped inside bowl. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to prep sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - All reach-in coolers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowls without handles used as scoops in multiple containers of flour, rice, and cornmeal on storage shelf in corner of kitchen. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line bottom shelf of prep table on cooks line. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in dry-storage room. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler on cooks line across from fat-fryers has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach behind ice machine at wait station. 2 dead roaches behind warmer on cooks line. 11 dead roaches on floor in dry-storage room. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelves of all prep tables in kitchen are rusted. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit across from boiler on cooks line. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in coolers doors on cooks line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler across boiler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Three ceiling tiles missing in dry-storage room. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils stored at to-go station not presented so that only the handles are touched. **Warning**
25-02-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
10
Mar 22, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib to the left of hand wash sink on kitchen line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: No vacuum breaker on hose bib to the left of hand wash sink on kitchen line. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Oyster tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Oyster tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Time Extended**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezer in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler and walk in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
52
Mar 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
29
Feb 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler: cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Manager moved items to walk in freezer. Temperatures taken again: cooked chicken (40F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (38F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (41F - Cold Holding) On cook line milk used as batter prep: milk (58F - Cold Holding) Employee put ice in milk. Temperature taken again: milk (42F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table has built up food debris. Cutting boards in reach in cooler on cook line have built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Repeat Violation**
01C-10-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour removed from original container in kitchen and not properly labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution in waitresses area at 0 ppm chlorine. Manager corrected to 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp not thawing under running water at three compartment sink. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on table above three compartment sink where shrimp is thawing. Manager removed.
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
41
Feb 6, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed at bar . Manager changed solution - recheck 100 ppm chlorine
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - seafood 47, calamari 46 F in walk in cooler .
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Poultry (47F - Cooling)at 12:05 pm cooling previous afternoon in walk in cooler
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw chicken ) stored over unwashed produce in walk in cooler - Reviewed with manager. Manager rearranged food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Poultry (47F - Cooling)at 12:05 pm cooling previous afternoon in walk in cooler - see stop sale - reviewed cooling procedures and temperature monitoring with manager
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Reviewed with manager
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed with manager **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied in double door cooler opposite fryers at cook line . Reviewed with manager
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soiled can opener on prep table in back kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scrub pad inside cook line hand wash sink - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible and used for hand washing only **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - ice cubes inside hand wash sink at beverage station and in bar area - Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
31A-11-4
Basic - -Food ( boxes of margarine ) stored on floor in center walk in cooler - Boxes of seafood on floor in walk in freezer . Reviewed food storage with manager
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of 35 dead flying insects in control devices in back kitchen area in corner area - manager removed flying insects and cleaned control device **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager.
08B-49-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers at bar
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - frozen chicken thawing on tray in food prep area at room temperature - reviewed thawing methods with manager - chicken placed under running cold water **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
17
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves no hand wash. Educated employee and he washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: No employees to observe **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic cups on server station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Educated on wet nesting **Time Extended**
24-08-4
82
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live rodent present. Live rodent running in dining room with public present. **Warning**
35A-19-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves no hand wash. Educated employee and he washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 rodent droppings next to a open drain in ice machine area. **Warning**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Scratch pad in hand sink. Employee removed scratch pad . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple tags no date mark. Educated employee on proper date tagging when done with box of oysters. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns and soda fountain soiled with black mold like debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between deli reach in cooler and prep table on cook line. Employee removed knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching corn starch in bulk container in front of kitchen. Employee removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Take out containers not inverted on cook line. Employee inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored foods not covered in walk in cooler shucked half shell oysters. Employee covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board in kitchen. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used in rice no handle. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing in ice machine area of kitchen. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting of plastic cups on server station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in wait station ice machine area. **Warning**
36-73-4
30
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook bread raw fish then handle ready to eat fries and bread. No hand wash.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream on cook line 64 degrees farenheit. Manager stated it was sitting out for more than 1 hour. Inspector educated manager to put sour cream on ice when being used. Employee put container into pan with ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler has no date mark and manager could not definitively stated when it was opened. Manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Ones hand wash sink at front bar has no hot running water. Second hand wash sink across Bar still has hot water.
27-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottle of water in reach in cooler across from cook line. Emilie moved bottle to employee designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in reach in coolers and walk in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Half shell Oysters in standing water in walk in cooler.
08B-31-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee pop sicles with customer food.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards heavily grooved and no longer cleanable. Front bar cutting board also heavily grooved. Manager replaced front bar cutting board. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple reach in coolers handles soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In reach in cooler and in flour bins. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rocking Crab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rocking Crab on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rocking Crab?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Rocking Crab.
How does Rocking Crab compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Rocking Crab most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Rocking Crab's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rocking Crab have averaged around 16 violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rocking Crab 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 Rocking Crab inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rocking Crab is inspected around seven times per year on average.
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