Submarine Crab

159 N Hiatus Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
Seafood
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Submarine Crab has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Compared to other Pembroke Pines restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Observed food manager certification expired on 06/06/2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: At the time of callback inspection, violation not complied. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Violation not complied **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: At the time of callback inspection, violation not complied. **Admin Complaint**
53B-03-5
74
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Observed food manager certification expired on 06/06/2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
53B-03-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on walls at dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of mold like substance buildup on ice machine lid. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
58
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Observed several spray bottles with cleaning chemicals stored on shelves next to clean food containers. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Observed food manager certification expired on 06/06/2024 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation heavy buildup of black mold like substance in ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of mold like substance buildup on ice machine lid. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
23-24-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed shrimp thawing at room temperature at prep sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on walls at dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-27-5
45
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: At the time of callback inspection, violation not complied. No proof of employees training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: At the time of callback inspection, no paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: At the time of callback inspection, heavy black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of dirt buildup on ice machine lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Violation not complied **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed mussels thawing in standing water at prep sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: At the time of callback inspection, observed shrimps thawing in standing water. **Admin Complaint**
06-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at dishwashing station soiled with accumulation of black mold like substance **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Not complied **Admin Complaint**
36-27-5
58
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at dishwashing station soiled with accumulation of black mold like substance **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed mussels thawing in standing water at prep sink. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of dirt buildup on ice machine lid. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at ice machine. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
50
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed some employees training certification expired on 07/06/2023
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at front line.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on AC vents throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine
22-20-5
52
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed seasoning buckets stored on the floor. Employee rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing in standing water. Employee started running water on shrimp for approved method. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Submarine Crab last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Submarine Crab on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Submarine Crab?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Submarine Crab.

How does Submarine Crab compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?

Submarine Crab most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.

Has Submarine Crab's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Submarine Crab have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Submarine 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 Submarine Crab inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Submarine Crab is inspected around four times per year on average.