The Crab Stop Seafood Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2022, The Crab Stop Seafood Bar & Grill has 12 inspections in the public record. On Sep 19, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around nine violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
The Crab Stop Seafood Bar & Grill's latest score is in line with the Sebastian average of 77. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects found flying in kitchen. 5 small flies at the outside bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Heavy Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored French fries not covered in the chest freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris. Cook line - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the time of inspection no documentation noted on temperatures to determine how long the food was in the danger zone. Steam cooler cooked shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (52F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken 66F cold hold. Walk in cooler cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); mahi (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); crab legs (47F - Cold Holding); raw shell oysters (50F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); corn on the cob (47F - Cold Holding) raw shell eggs ambient 50F cold hold
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects found flying in kitchen. 5 small flies at the outside bar.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. soup (112F - Hot Holding); lobster bisque (120F - Hot Holding) rechecked soups found at 165F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell oysters. Found **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-01-4
Basic - Fan covers in the walk in cooler heavily soiled with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Heavy Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored French fries not covered in the chest freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris. Cook line
36-27-5
29
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab meat mix 52f cold holding. Cook had out of cooler. Just put back in. Started rapid chill in freezer Recheck 42f cold holding **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Kelly and Lewell **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle in rice **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table and walk in cooler and freezer doors **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Crab legs walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing frozen fish in still water operator put in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl and cup used to scoop rice and spices **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
33
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table Raw mahi 50f cold holding. Raw fish 50f cold holding. Cooked chicken wings 55f cold holding cooked shrimp 55f cold holding. Cooked potatoes 52f cold holding. Raw chicken 55f cold holding. Operator had in cooler for 2 hours. Put in freezer for rapid chill All foods back in temp from rapid chill in freezer . Advised operator to keep checking 2 units for temperature **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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/ Manager showed up during inspection. Ellis Buckner 8-31-23
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jodie, Sidney and Dominic
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop flour **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi vacuum seal not broken for thawing **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 2 under hood fan **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under counter reach in cooler gaskets Walk in freezer gaskets 3 door reach in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 3 door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
37
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. 0 ppm. Bucket was empty changed 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Cooked comminuted fish not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. 110f. Cook put back in fryer **Corrective Action Taken**
03C-07-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop salsa **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar
51-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Missing and burnt out hood fan
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing in still water. Educated still frozen **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
14-17-4
52
Oct 3, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty Nicholas does not have a manager certificate **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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/ Norma, Emmett, Brandon, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
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/ Nicholas was promoted to manager "a few months ago" **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
67
Aug 7, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations.
View 4 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/ Norma, Emmett, Brandon, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
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/ Nicholas was promoted to manager "a few months ago" **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty Nicholas does not have a manager certificate **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
67
Aug 4, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line cooked shrimp (71F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (71F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (73F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (79F - Cold Holding). Across from flat top. SEE STOP SALE IN reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers raw fish (57F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef (57F - Cold Holding); crabmeat (55F - Cold Holding); conch (56F - Cold Holding). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Sausage 76F Mahi 54F Cooked shrimp 67F Units have not been repaired. Operator is not properly icing food items to maintain temperature **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Sausage 71°F Cooked corn 68°F Cooked shrimp 42-73°F Mahi 43°F Talapia 42°F **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle at triple sink in dish area is hanging below flood rim of sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: No change **Time Extended**
29-37-4
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/ Norma, Emmett, Brandon, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
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/ Nicholas was promoted to manager "a few months ago" **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty Nicholas does not have a manager certificate **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In marinara on cook line. In flour bins at dry storage. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Bowl used as scoop in rice in walk in cooler **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: No change **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water at 71F in flip top of reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Moved to countertop **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door reach in cooler in bar area - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
39
Aug 3, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pill bottle stored on shelf over make line. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
41-07-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line cooked shrimp (71F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (71F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (73F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (79F - Cold Holding). Across from flat top. SEE STOP SALE IN reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers raw fish (57F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef (57F - Cold Holding); crabmeat (55F - Cold Holding); conch (56F - Cold Holding). **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: Sausage 76°F Mahi 54°F Cooked shrimp 67°F Units have not been repaired. Operator is not properly icing food items to maintain temperature **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle at triple sink in dish area is hanging below flood rim of sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
29-37-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple in June - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
01C-10-4
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/ Norma, Emmett, Brandon, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
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/ Nicholas was promoted to manager "a few months ago" **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Interior upper rear wall of ice bin for soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty Nicholas does not have a manager certificate **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled idntifying liquid contents **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At entryway to outside bar - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Doors do not fully close under own weight - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In marinara on cook line. In flour bins at dry storage. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
14-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of bread crumbs on the floor near stairs. Operator moved. Bucket of cooked potatoes on the floor in walk in cooler. Soda bib boxes stored on floor in closet between restrooms. Cases of food items stored on the floor in walk in freezer . Mints behind host stand **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water at 71F in flip top of reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease dripping from suppression lines over cook line. Surface area under bar mats at exterior bar are soiled. Shelves over cook line are soiled - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door reach in cooler in bar area - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-03: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
16
Aug 1, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 9 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle at triple sink in dish area is hanging below flood rim of sink
29-37-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line cooked shrimp (71F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (71F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (73F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (79F - Cold Holding). Across from flat top. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line cooked shrimp (71F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (71F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (73F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (79F - Cold Holding). Across from flat top. SEE STOP SALE IN reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers raw fish (57F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef (57F - Cold Holding); crabmeat (55F - Cold Holding); conch (56F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pill bottle stored on shelf over make line. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple in June
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
01C-10-4
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/ Norma, Emmett, Brandon, **Warning**
53A-03-7
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/ Nicholas was promoted to manager "a few months ago" **Warning**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Interior upper rear wall of ice bin for soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty Nicholas does not have a manager certificate **Warning**
53A-01-7
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled idntifying liquid contents **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At entryway to outside bar
29-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door reach in cooler in bar area
14-33-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease dripping from suppression lines over cook line. Surface area under bar mats at exterior bar are soiled. Shelves over cook line are soiled
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water at 71°F in flip top of reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of bread crumbs on the floor near stairs. Operator moved. Bucket of cooked potatoes on the floor in walk in cooler. Soda bib boxes stored on floor in closet between restrooms. Cases of food items stored on the floor in walk in freezer . Mints behind host stand **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler
14-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In marinara on cook line. In flour bins at dry storage. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Doors do not fully close under own weight
32-04-4
14
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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. Printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris/stains. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill container. Moved to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary or chlorine test kits.
16-37-1
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/ 6 employees working in kitchen. Nicholas is in charge. Use owners CFM certificate.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink. Provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice containers, cooked pot and cooked corn bus tubs in walk in cooler for 48 hours. All dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner at bar. Labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at cook-line breading station.
36-27-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation. Breading station wall.
36-30-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line. Cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
37
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese held above cold hold section in top of flip cooler at 52f for 1 hour. Moved to cold section below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw clam strips over cooked crab legs. Moved to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, without first washing hands. Employee came into kitchen and handled raw crab and then equipment without hand washing. Discussed with manager. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
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. 0ppm chlorine. Manager primed machine and retested at 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with soil residue. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cream scoop in hand sink at wait station. Cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. 5 gallon food service bucket cracked/broken. Disposed of. **Corrected On-Site**
14-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole above back kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back storage under ice machines.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Removed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. At walk-in shelves dressing storage. Hanging shelves in kitchen.
23-03-4
33
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Crab Stop Seafood Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Crab Stop Seafood Bar & Grill on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Crab Stop Seafood Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at The Crab Stop Seafood Bar & Grill.
How does The Crab Stop Seafood Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Sebastian?
The Crab Stop Seafood Bar & Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sebastian average of 77.
Has The Crab Stop Seafood Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Crab Stop Seafood Bar & Grill have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Crab Stop Seafood Bar & Grill 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 The Crab Stop Seafood Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Crab Stop Seafood Bar & Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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