Andy's Seafood Market/Crab and Claw

7801 Ogontz Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19150
Seafood
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
33
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Andy's Seafood Market/Crab and Claw, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 16, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 13 violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food contact surfaces clean”, showing up four times.

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Andy's Seafood Market/Crab and Claw's 33 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

5
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Reinspection
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Food separated & protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Utensils touching crabs in closed display case at time of inspection. -Food (shrimps and crabs) not covered in walk-in cooler. -Screwdriver on top on food. -Steel wire used to clean nonfood contact surface is touching gloves in fish prep area. Corrective action: PIC covered food and relocated utensils at time of inspection. Pic relocated steel wire at time of inspection.
46.301
Proper cold holding temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food (whole tomatoes, mayo) recently opened was held at 52 degrees F rather than 41 degrees F or below as required in cold prep unit. Corrective action: PIC relocated all food on top of ice at time of inspection.
46.385(a)(2)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers in ware wash area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Corrective action: PIC labeled chemical at time of inspection.
46.1002
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the food prep area was blocked by cardboard with cups and not accessible at all times for employee use. Corrective action: PIC relocated cups at time of inspection.
46.825(a)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Person in charge observed with Servsafe certificate and not with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. Corrective action: FSC application mailed.
46.103
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An insect control device (fly swatter) located in food prep area with potential to contaminate food, equipment, and / or utensils. Corrective action: PIC relocated fly swatters at time of inspection.
46.922(c)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Food debris on floor in walk in cooler and freezer. -food debris inside of closed display case. New Violation.
46.714
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: -Condensation water from closed display case draining in clear bucket. New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom observed on floor and not elevated on maintenance rack. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Lights in the walk-in cooler are not shielded from breakage. New Violation.
46.943
33
Aug 18, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-NSF drying rack observed installed above 3-compartment sink. -Rusty door surfaces on crab walk-in cooler door.
46.671
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Water accumulation observed on floors in rear prep area. -Eroded floor grouting in prep area near steamer. -Seal cracks and gap where needed. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
90
Aug 16, 2025
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Observed gaps in between the door track and the window at the fish closed display case ( specifically the case under the blue light house). -Observed a fly flying in and out of the case. New Violation.
46.281
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Observed insecticides or rodenticides not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the storage area. - A bottle of "Hot shot" flying insect spray and a container of rodent repellent observed in the dry storage area. New Violation.
46.1026
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (house flies and drain flies) observed in the prep/serving area. -Multiple drain flies observed on the walls above the exit signs, and behind the fishing net in the front fish prep/ closed display area. -A few house flies observed. -Observed multiple fly traps and live flies in outdoor dumpster area.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-ANSI/NSF standing LG refrigerator in rear prep room (personal use). -Non-NSF drying rack observed installed above 3-compartment sink. -Rusty door surfaces on crab walk-in cooler door.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed dead house fly and drain flies in door tracts of closed display cases.
46.714
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed grease on the ground in the side dumpster area. New Violation.
46.884
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Some dust and grease observed on the exhaust hood filters.
46.544(e)
58
Aug 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the hand wash sink in the restroom area. New Violation.
46.825(a)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mouse droppings) and (House flies)insect activity observed in the kitchen/prep areas. -Mouse droppings observed along floor perimeter in front of dumpster side exit door in prep area. -Mouse droppings observed on floor surface of hot hold unit and under hot hold unit. -Mouse droppings observed under all closed display cases. - House flies observed throughout kitchen area and rear crab prep area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-ANSI/NSF standing LG refrigerator in rear prep room. -Non-NSF drying rack observed installed above 3-compartment sink. New Violation.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were made: -Dead flies on top of closed display case. -Dead flies on wall surface above hand wash sink. -Food debris in door tracts of closed display cases. -Food debris on bottom surface of reach-in freezer. -Food debris on flooring surface of walk-in freezer. -Ice accumulation observed in walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Debris and dust observed along floor perimeter in restroom. *General cleaning is needed. -No lidded trashcan observed in restroom for proper disposal of sanitary napkins. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Grease accumulation observed on wall surfaces in hot hold area near hand wash sink. - Grease accumulation and mouse droppings observed under hot hold equipment. - Debris, dust and mouse droppings observed under closed display cases. -Mouse droppings observed under storage racks in dry storage closest area. -Food debris and dust observed accumulated along the floor perimeter in the rear food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters and front vents have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.544(e)
64
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food employee observed eating or tasting food in the food prep area.
46.151(a)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the food prep area to remind food employees to wash their hands.
46.981(h)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed insecticides or rodenticides not labeled by the manufacturer for food facility usage, in the food prep area.
46.1022
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the flour observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Non-ANSI/NSF standing refrigerator in rear prep room. -Bricks observed being used to elevate reach-in freezer unit. -Crates used for elevation -Non-NSF drying rack observed over 3-compartment sink. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Ice accumulation in walk-in freezer. -Floor drains observed with food residue New Violation.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Seal gaps and holes where needed. New Violation.
46.921
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Andy's Seafood Market/Crab and Claw last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Andy's Seafood Market/Crab and Claw on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Andy's Seafood Market/Crab and Claw?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Andy's Seafood Market/Crab and Claw.

Has Andy's Seafood Market/Crab and Claw's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Andy's Seafood Market/Crab and Claw have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Andy's Seafood Market/Crab and Claw 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.