The Maryland Crab Grab

7310 Us 301, Ellenton, FL 34221
Seafood
Last inspected: May 8, 2024
55
Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for The Maryland Crab Grab. On May 8, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to six violations.

By comparison, the average Ellenton facility scores 78, putting The Maryland Crab Grab on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed no current license. Business was closed in April and reopened 5/6/24. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Observed no written plan in place. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-27-4
Intermediate - Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager certification on site. Owner stated he left at home. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Observed food handling employee with no proof of training. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Observed no written plan in place for employees. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Basic - Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee with no hair restraint. **Warning** Priority: Basic
13-03-4
55
Oct 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Maryland Crab Grab last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Maryland Crab Grab on file is from May 8, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does The Maryland Crab Grab compare to other restaurants in Ellenton?

The Maryland Crab Grab most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Ellenton average of 78.

Has The Maryland Crab Grab's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Maryland Crab Grab have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Maryland Crab Grab means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.