Sister Sara Crab House
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Sister Sara Crab House, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
“1) no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Sister Sara Crab House trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee switch from working with raw to ready to eat changed gloves but failed to wash hands.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Replaced during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wiping cloths stored in employees handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary chemical test kit.
16-37-1
Basic - 1) No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen and unisex bathroom. Sign provided to operator. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Cases of oil stored on floor in kitchen and case of water stored on floor front counter
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulate dust, and mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch. At back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-13-4
47
Feb 11, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Screening is not 16-mesh to the inch at the back door. **Warning**
35B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tray of fish thawing in standing water at triple sink in kitchen. Operator turned on cold running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of red potatoes stored on floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Assorted cake slices at front counter. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-04-4
78
Jun 25, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw ribs in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator reversed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed 200+ppm chlorine on shelf at cook line. Operator set up fresh solution at 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust to the left of back door.
36-27-5
70
Jun 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. On the kitchen prep table, chicken wings are being held in a bus tub. They were prepared less than 1 hour ago. A time mark was applied. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
86
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Conch salad served raw without parasite destruction letter. Supplier emailed letter to owner from Queen of the Seas Llc. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License paid online during inspection. License current and active at the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door cooler in cook line ; raw chicken (45 cold holding) held less than 4 hours ago. Foods pulled from walk freezer for prepping. Operator moved to chest freezer to quick chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1.Fan above hand sink in kitchen. 2. Hood filter in cook line . **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
61
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sister Sara Crab House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sister Sara Crab House on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sister Sara Crab House?
Across the inspection record, “1) no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sister Sara Crab House.
How does Sister Sara Crab House compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Sister Sara Crab House most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Sister Sara Crab House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sister Sara Crab House have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sister Sara Crab House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Sister Sara Crab House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sister Sara Crab House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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