La Crab Shack Mesa

1948 W Broadway Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
Seafood
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at La Crab Shack Mesa stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Mesa sits at 95, putting La Crab Shack Mesa on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Sanitizer test kit not available (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer strips not available for testing sanitizer in low temperature dishwasher. Manager provided testing strips during inspection
4-302.14
90
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the low temperature dishwasher in the bar area at a sanitizer concentration of 0 ppm available sanitizer. Manager informed until repair is performed dishwashing will be conducted in the 3-compartment sink
4-501.114(F1-2)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed gumbo prepared at establishment with a date prepared of 8/31/2025. Cook informed this date was incorrect and re-dated gumbo for prepare date of 9/7/2025
3-501.17
Wood, Use Limitation (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a wood knife block in the front preparation area holding knives. Manager removed from preparation area and will store knives in a smooth and easy to clean container
4-101.17
74
May 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Cajun rice prepared >48 hours prior without a date mark. Cook dated rice with date prepared during inspection
3-501.17
90
Dec 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray arm below the flood line for the three-compartment sink. Manager repaired coil to provide the bottom of the spray arm to be one inch above the flood line for the three-compartment sink
5-205.15(A)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Crab Shack Mesa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Crab Shack Mesa on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Crab Shack Mesa?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Crab Shack Mesa.

How does La Crab Shack Mesa compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

La Crab Shack Mesa most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa average of 95.

Has La Crab Shack Mesa's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Crab Shack Mesa have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Crab Shack Mesa means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.