The Kickin Crab
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
78
Score
The Kickin Crab, located at 20 S Dobson Rd in Mesa, AZ, had a low-risk inspection on April 8, 2026, with a score of 78. This inspection resulted in one critical and two minor violations, including issues with a Certified Food Protection Manager and system maintenance. The Kickin Crab has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its five recorded evaluations.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Oct 9, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
35
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
64
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Apr 8, 2026 Inspection
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: There was no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on duty at time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
First aid supplies not properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a large bin of rice stored under the first-aid supplies near the food-prep table. Discussed proper storage with person in charge (PIC). PIC moved the rice to another area at time of inspection. All first-aid supplies/medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. The food was relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection
7-208.11(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed the floor drain lines at the soda machine and ice machine that are draining below the flood rim of the floor sinks. Also observed flexible tubing in use for the ice machine. Advised PIC rigid tubing is required to maintain an air gap. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. PIC stated they will have the drain lines trimmed or secured higher to restore an air gap
5-205.15(B)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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