Tcs Crab Shack

125 Nw 23 Ave Ste 21, Gainesville, FL 32609

Seafood

Last inspected: Oct 3, 2023

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited Tcs Crab Shack three times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 3, 2023. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. The most recent inspection at Tcs Crab Shack is from Oct 3, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

“Ceiling tile missing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Gainesville restaurant, which scores around 75. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flies in kitchen area.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs stored over onions in kitchen reach-in cooler.

08A-04-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 6/1/2023. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Backside of deflector plate inside of ice machine next to back door.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels and hand soap at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.

36-36-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored top of ice machine next to back door.

10-12-5

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Bagged trash stored outside of back door.

33-09-4

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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. No proof of employee reporting responsibility.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Establishment has no written agreement available. Inspector provided operator with written procedure. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tile missing in prep area.

36-36-4

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly tape hanging in prep area.

35B-08-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine next to back door. Manager moved scoop to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-12-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves in prep area. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab stored in prep area reach-in freezer.

08B-12-5

Oct 12, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tcs Crab Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tcs Crab Shack on file is from Oct 3, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tcs Crab Shack?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tcs Crab Shack.

How does Tcs Crab Shack compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Tcs Crab Shack most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Tcs Crab Shack's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tcs Crab Shack have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Tcs Crab Shack 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.

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