Rocking Crab
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
90
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Rocking Crab stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Rocking Crab's latest score is in line with the Temple Terrace average of 87. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
90
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the scoop used for the rice in a cup temping at 61F. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable under the prep tables and on the flip top units.
14-09-4
90
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed a handwashing sink on the cook line with no paper towel. Observed a handwashing sink in the bar area with no paper towel, soap or hand washing sign. Manager replaced paper towels in both sinks and soap at the handwashing sink at the bar area. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: Hand sink in the bar area is still missing handwashing sign **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with a lot of cut marks all throughout on the dish drying wrack. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-25: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the spoon used to serve rice in standing water temping at 67F. Manager removed and replaced spoon and placed in a dry container with no water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies in the bar area by the tap line. Manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed a handwashing sink on the cook line with no paper towel. Observed a handwashing sink in the bar area with no paper towel, soap or hand washing sign. Manager replaced paper towels in both sinks and soap at the handwashing sink at the bar area. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink in the bar area with a mixing spoon and a wire scrub. Manager removed items from the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of shellfish such a as crabs and muscles stored with no cover in the walk in cooler. Manager had an employee cover all containers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with a lot of cut marks all throughout on the dish drying wrack.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two employee cellphones being stored on the shelf above cook line. Manager had employees remove cellphones. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on the drying wrack in the dish washing area.
24-08-4
50
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cheesecake. Employee moved chicken to bottom rack **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not kept in chronological order.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in ladies restroom.
31B-02-4
70
Sep 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/23 Operator paid for license durning inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine. manager washed, rinsed and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By serviceline. Manager replaced paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. manager fixed dispenser **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of crab on floor in walk-in freezer. Manager moved crabs to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes and corn on counter 78F.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags in large jar out of order.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil hanging in hand-wash sinks. Employee removed utensil. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee trainings not filled in.
53B-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls in reach in coolers. Manager removed bowls.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frozen crawfish on ground. Manager removed crawfish from ground. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black build up inside of ice machine.
22-20-5
55
Aug 8, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rocking Crab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rocking Crab on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rocking Crab?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rocking Crab.
How does Rocking Crab compare to other restaurants in Temple Terrace?
Rocking Crab most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Temple Terrace average of 87.
Has Rocking Crab's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rocking Crab have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rocking Crab 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 Rocking Crab inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rocking Crab is inspected around three times per year on average.
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