Drunk Crab
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025
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Score
Drunk Crab appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 22, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
“Food separated & protected” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 72, which Drunk Crab's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 22, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working container in kitchen area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies (hand soap), was not marked with the common name of the chemical. **A label was placed on the bottle at the time of the inspection.
46.1002
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - No sign or poster posted at the handwashing sink in the kitchen area to remind food employees to wash their hands. - Soap was not available at the handwashing sink in the kitchen area. **A handwashing sign and hand soap was placed at the designated handwashing sink at the time of the inspection.
46.941(a)-(e)
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal food (shelled eggs) were stored above ready to eat foods (vegetables) in the walk-in cooler. **The eggs were relocated at the time of the inspection.
46.281
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Front entry door observed propped open at the start of the inspection- this outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor in the walk-in cooler. New Violation.
46.321
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: - To-go food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients(seasonings, flour and rice), and inside the rice cooker. - Food dispensing utensil in the flour and other bulk ingredients was observed in direct contact with food and not having the handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed a non-NSF/ANSI approved kenmore chest freezer in the dry storage room. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee's using the 3-bay warewashing sink as a handwashing sink. **Sanitarian instructed the person in charge to discontinue using the warewashing sink to wash hands at the time of the inspection.
46.676(a)-(c)
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May 31, 2024
Reinspection
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple food items were uncovered in the chest freezers and refrigerator. *PIC
46.281
Proper date marking & disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple RTE food items, prepared in the food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the walk-in cooler and the front refrigerator, were not date marked. *PIC
46.385(b)
Hands clean & properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no water (turned off) at the employee handwash sink- PIC
46.133
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Food equipment does not meet NSF/ANSI sanitation design standards: plastic food prep table (holding the flour container), "Midea" reach-in fridge and "Magic Chef" microwave oven in the kitchen; and a white chest freezer in the storage room.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Observed static grease on the exterior of fryers and woks in the kitchen. -Observed an accumulation of food debris on the interior floor of the walk-in cooler. -Observed build-up ice on the interior surfaces of the chest freezers in the storage room.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Debris observed underneath food equipment and under storage area shelves -Observed grease-stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Front entry door observed propped open at the start of the inspection- this outer opening in the food facility does not protect against the entry of insects, rodents, and other animals. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor: cooking oil observed being stored directly on floor in the prep area and items stored directly on the floor in the walk-in cooler New Violation.
46.321
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Knives and / or cleavers stored between table edges which are not easily cleaned and sanitized.
46.302
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Jan 24, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple open-bag uncovered food items in the reach-in freezer. **Person in Charge promptly provided covers for the food items.
46.281
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium (QAC) concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay ware washing sink was 100 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. **Person in Charge added more tablets, and the concentration of the sanitizing solution tested at 200 ppm after corrective action was taken.
46.676(d)(e)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity: Mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters of the kitchen and storage rooms, concentrated under multiple food preparation and cooking equipment in the kitchen, at the stair entrance to the basement, and along the floor/wall junctures in the small dry storage room and rear storage room.
46.981(k)(l)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients (seasonings, flour and rice).
46.302
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: -Observed static grease on the exterior of fryers and woks in the kitchen. -Observed an accumulation of food debris on the interior floor of the walk-in cooler. -Observed stained interior surfaces of the walk-in cooler. -Observed build-up ice on the interior surfaces of the chest freezers in the storage room.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed dusty ceiling vent cover in the restroom. Paint chips observed on the wall near the hand sink faucet in the restroom.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Debris, dust and mouse feces observed on the floor perimeters of the kitchen and storage rooms. Mouse feces observed concentrated under multiple food preparation and cooking equipment in the kitchen, at the stair entrance to the basement, and along the floor/wall junctures in the small dry storage room and rear storage room. -Observed grease-stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Dec 1, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 12 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium (QAC) concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay ware washing sink was 500 ppm, rather than 200-400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. **Person in Charge added more water, and the concentration of the sanitizing solution tested at 200 ppm after corrective action was taken.
46.674(d)(e)
Approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food (fish) observed thawing in standing water instead of running water. **PIC placed fish under running water during the inspection.
46.383
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Repackaged cheese cake and chocolate cake are not labeled properly with the name of product, ingredient statement, net weight, distributed by statement and/or nutritional facts. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent / insect activity: Mouse feces observed on the floor under multiple food preparation and cooking equipment in the kitchen, at the stair entrance to the basement and under the wood shelving units in the small dry storage room. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Observed flour being placed on a raw wood table with some wood chips on the side of the table in the kitchen. New Violation.
46.323
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Common bowls or food containers observed without handles in direct contact with bulk food ingredients (seasonings, flour and rice). New Violation.
46.302
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Soy sauce bucket is reused for the storage of dry noodles. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. New Violation.
46.692
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Observed raw wood storage shelving units in the small dry storage room. New Violation.
46.522
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed expired QAC sanitizer test strips (2022). New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Observed an accumulation of food debris and static grease on the fryers, flat-top grill, and woks in the kitchen. -Observed build-up ice on the interior surfaces of the chest freezers in the storage room. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed dusty ceiling vent cover in the restroom. Paint chips observed on the wall near the hand sink faucet in the restroom. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Food debris and mouse feces observed on the floor under the raw wood table (holding flour) and cooking equipment in the kitchen. -Mouse feces also observed on the floor at the stair entrance to the basement and under the raw wood shelving units in the small dry storage room. New Violation.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the ceiling light in the hallway was out at the time of inspection. New Violation.
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Drunk Crab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Drunk Crab on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Drunk Crab?
Across the inspection record, “food separated & protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Drunk Crab.
Has Drunk Crab's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Drunk Crab have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Drunk Crab 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.
How often is Drunk Crab inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Drunk Crab is inspected around two times per year on average.
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