The Crane
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
64
Score
Public records show five inspections at The Crane stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
By comparison, the average St. Petersburg facility scores 77, putting The Crane on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters and mussels. Discussed with operator and chef. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Discussed and provided Shellfish Tag Guidance (5022-106). **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. For oyster and mussels. Discussed with operator and chef. Observed older tags from January and February 2025. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Discussed and provided Shellfish Tag Guidance (5022-106). **Time Extended**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles in bar soiled with black mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Tag missing on container of mussels stored inside reach in cooler on cook line. Per the chef on duty, the batch was split into two containers and the inspector did observed the tag on the other container stored in the walk in cooler. The inspector suggested photo copying the tag if the batch will be split, and have the original tag and copied tag on each container. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Discussed and provided Shellfish Tag Guidance (5022-106). **Time Extended**
01C-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with black and pink mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-28: Pink mold like substance observed at callback inspection. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
64
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed crawling on white cutting boards stored on hot holding steam table. 1 live roaches observed underneath steam table on cook line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters and mussels. Discussed with operator and chef. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. For oyster and mussels. Discussed with operator and chef. Observed older tags from January and February 2025. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles in bar soiled with black mold like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Tag missing on container of mussels stored inside reach in cooler on cook line. Per the chef on duty, the batch was split into two containers and the inspector did observed the tag on the other container stored in the walk in cooler. The inspector suggested photo copying the tag if the batch will be split, and have the original tag and copied tag on each container. **Warning**
01C-01-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches observed on floor underneath reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Installed over predation table next to single utility handsink. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with black and pink mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
50
May 12, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of beets on floor in prep area **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-12: Cooking oil and cans of chicken broth on floor in prep area, relocated **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
95
Mar 12, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (129F - Hot Holding) Placed back on grill to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector emailed, printed and hung during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag missing required information. Oysters in walk in cooler Clams on line Tags were located and replaced **Corrected On-Site**
01C-09-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna ceviche not marked on menu as raw or undercooked
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Old tape on walk in cooler handle and walk in freezer handle.removed **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
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. Tuna **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish machine
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of beets on floor in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
14-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
39
Aug 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Crane last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Crane on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does The Crane compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
The Crane most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has The Crane's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Crane have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Crane means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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