The Saucy Crawfish

926 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33612

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2024

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, The Saucy Crawfish has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 2, 2024. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. Public records show no inspections at The Saucy Crawfish since Apr 2, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.

“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

7 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 15 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at time of inspection.

16-37-1

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. Emailed operator education packet.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink by back door has a dirty dish inside it.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Hand washing sink on cooks line has no hot or cold water. **Warning**

31A-12-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink by back door. Manager placed soap at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation.

53A-11-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink by back door. Manager placed soap at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on top of food preparation table. Employee removed drink and properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in kitchen area.

35A-03-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside salt bin.

14-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Food stored on floor inside walk in freezer.

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking underneath 3 compartment sink.

29-11-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from cup with no lid. Employee discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 2, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crawfish 20lbs put in refrigerator at 11, temped at 3:55.

03A-02-5

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. Dish machine read at 0ppm. Told operator that they cannot use dish machine until a mechanic repairs machine. Operator set up three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-41-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.

11-03-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine and quaternary ammonia test kit.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

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. Printed sign for operator and they hung sign at front desk. **Corrected On-Site**

02A-01-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Saucy Crawfish last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Saucy Crawfish on file is from Apr 2, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Saucy Crawfish?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Saucy Crawfish.

How does The Saucy Crawfish compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

The Saucy Crawfish most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has The Saucy Crawfish's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Saucy Crawfish have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at The Saucy Crawfish 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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