Lakeside, Clay County

CRAFTY CRAB

950 BLANDING BLVD, UNIT# 1, Lakeside, FL 32065

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Feb 20, 2026
City
Lakeside
County
Clay
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 14Total: 21

12A-20-4

Detail 24383254

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee rinsed gloved hands in 3 compartment with no soap.

08A-05-6

Detail 24383250

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach in cooler on cook line across from wok station, two tubes of sour cream stored under raw seafood. Manager put sour cream on top shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24383257

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach in cooler on cook line near wok station, mussels (52F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); oyster (52F - Cold Holding). All items were placed in cooler approximately 1 hour prior. Manager added ice to all items. Rechecked temperature 30 minutes later and all items were 41F-43F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 24383249

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Establishment holds potatoes and corn on cob on time for boils. No time marking for items placed out at 11:30. Manager added time mark on white board. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

05-05-4

Detail 24383253

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Stand up reach in cooler on cook line across from wok station ambient air thermometer reading 59F. Ambient air of cooler at 52F. Also, walk-in cooler ambient air thermometer reading 77F. Ambient air temperature at 50F.

12A-03-4

Detail 24383251

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee rinsed gloved hands in 3 compartment with no soap.

31A-11-4

Detail 24383252

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in handwash sink by dish area. Manager removed spoon from sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24383242

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate of ice machine soiled with pink mold-like substance. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

35A-06-4

Detail 24383247

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead flying insects on sticky paper of trap near cook line.

24-05-4

Detail 24383246

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted. Manager flipped ice bucket. Corrected On-Site

14-74-7

Detail 24383244

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Stand up reach in cooler on cook line across from wok station ambient air thermometer reading 59F. Ambient air of cooler at 52F. Also, walk-in cooler ambient air thermometer reading 77F. Ambient air temperature at 50F. Manager stated someone has already been out to look at walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24383238

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On bottom shelf of cook line, employee bag stored next to serving trays used for boils. Manager removed employee bag and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24383256

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic tubs above 3 compartment sink stacked before properly air drying. Also, drinking cups at server area attacked before properly air drying. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 24383248

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple sections on cook line with unsealed concrete where floor tiles use to be missing. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 24383245

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Two knives stored between table with rice cooker near dish machine and wall. Manager removed knives. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24383241

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pair of tongs hanging on crash cart attached to cook line. Manager removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 24383239

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in pan of standing water with temperature of 72F. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24383243

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on cook line and bar area soiled with food debris. Also, on soda machine in server area around soda nozzles soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 24383258

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving in walk-in cooler heavily rusted.

25-05-4

Detail 24383255

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In server area, box of paper plates on floor. Manager moved box off of floor. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24383240

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On bottom shelf of prep table across from walk-in cooler, three soy sauce buckets with seasonings not labeled.

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 17

35A-02-7

Detail 23921522

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect in kitchen near dish machine. Also, observed 1 live flying insect on dining room table.

08A-05-6

Detail 23921516

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line, sour cream stored on bottom shelf of cooler under raw fish/raw mussels. Manager moved sour cream container to top shelf above all raw food. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23921528

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw oysters (75F - Cold Holding); crawfish (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items were removed from walk-in cooler at 11 am and placed in reach in cooler. Manager had employees put ice on top of food products to bring temperature down. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 23921525

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Establishment holds cooked potatoes and corn on the cob on time. Establishment did not have time marked for when items were cooked. Manager marked the board with time marking. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 23921529

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23921521

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in dispenser at handwash sink at end of cook line next to triple sink. Manager restocked paper towels. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23921518

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Renee J. safestaff certificate expired April 10, 2025.

14-01-5

Detail 23921520

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On cook line, to go ramekin used as scooper in old bay seasoning container. Employee removed to go ramekin from container. Also, in reach in cooler across from fryers, multiple plastic food baskets with no handle used as scooper in raw sea food. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-74-7

Detail 23921524

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler on cook line across from wok station ambient air at 59F. Manager is going to call someone out to look at unit as soon as possible. Corrective Action Taken

36-03-4

Detail 23921530

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding under triple sink at end of cook line has multiple pieces missing.

24-08-4

Detail 23921531

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf above triple sink and dishwasher, multiple plastic pans stacked before properly air drying. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 23921526

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple spots of unsealed concrete on cook line filling in missing tiles spots. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 23921519

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In back dry storage room, hold in right wall. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23921515

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs hanging on bottom bar of rack attached to front of wok station. Manager removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23921523

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table next to rice cooker, rice scooper in pan with standing water temped at 101F. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23921517

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at handwash sink at end of cook line next to back door. Provided manager with handwashing sign via email. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23921527

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets throughout establishment soiled/torn. Also, hood filters above cook line have grease build up. Repeat Violation

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 16

03A-02-5

Detail 23560982

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in reach in cooler sour cream (50F - Cold Holding). Employee said it had been sitting out for about 20 mins prior to putting back in the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 23560969

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At bar, bottle of sanitizer tablets for three compartment sink in bucket with clean knifes. Manager moved bottle of tablets out of the bin away from knifes. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 23560973

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple oyster tags missing date of last served.

03C-96-4

Detail 23560983

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without monitoring and documenting initial heating time and temperature, cooling times and temperatures, cold holding temperature and final cooking temperature. Establishment unable to provide proper documentation of temperatures taking for the non continuous cooking of chicken wings.

31A-11-4

Detail 23560977

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In server station, handwash sink observed ice in it.

53B-02-5

Detail 23560972

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee hired over 60 days does not have any training. (Edie) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-01-5

Detail 23560975

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In reach in cooler on cook line, all seafood being scooped with plastic baskets with no handles.

24-05-4

Detail 23560981

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In kitchen on top of ice bin. Ice buckets not inverted. Manager corrected and flip bucket over. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23560984

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In server station, drinking cups stacked before properly drying.

36-17-5

Detail 23560974

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen, broken tiles filled in with concrete on cook line. Part of floor in walk-in cooler in disrepair.

08B-47-4

Detail 23560970

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk-in freezer, box of raw shrimp on floor.

36-24-5

Detail 23560978

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In dry storage room, two holes in the wall present.

10-07-4

Detail 23560980

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen, on prep table next to rice cooker. Rice scoop in pan with standing water temped at 67F. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23560979

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwash sink by back door, no handwashing sign posted by sink.

23-03-4

Detail 23560971

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On soda machines in server station, around soda nozzles are soiled. Repeat Violation

08B-39-4

Detail 23560976

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. On cook line, unwashed mushrooms in reach in cooler observed with dirt on them, employee placed in buttermilk in preparation to cook.

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 17

08A-05-6

Detail 22990690

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shrimp stored over ready to eat crab legs. Manager moved to correct storage levels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 22990685

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At standing reach in cooler on cook line, raw scallops (50F - Cold Holding). Cook stated scallops were from overnight. Manager voluntarily discarded.

03A-02-5

Detail 22990689

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At standing reach in cooler on cook line, raw scallops (50F - Cold Holding). Cook stated scallops were from overnight. Manager voluntarily discarded.

22-02-4

Detail 22990687

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board where cut lemons and tartar sauce is portion is soiled with mold-like substance.

31A-09-4

Detail 22990675

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station by triple sink in kitchen blocked with metal railing and boxes. At same hand wash station, box fan sitting in sink. Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 22990678

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three employees working in kitchen and actively handling food have no proof of training. Manager stated they were never trained. The three employees have worked in kitchen for 7 months, per manager. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22990677

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee hired under 60 days did not have employee responsibility agreement signed. Provided manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22990691

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At standing reach in cooler, marinated chicken has to go bowl as scooper. Manager removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22990681

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep table at make line in kitchen, employee phone. Employee removed phone. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22990680

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees handling food in kitchen did not have hair restraints on.

36-17-5

Detail 22990676

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing/cracked floor tiles under fryer and prep table.

08B-38-4

Detail 22990683

Basic - Food stored on floor. Two cases of margarine on ground next to fryers.

33-15-4

Detail 22990688

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Left side of dumpster lid broken/missing.

23-03-4

Detail 22990686

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryers have grease build up. Wall in dry storage room is soiled with old food.

12B-13-4

Detail 22990682

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At standing reach in cooler on make line, employee drink on cooler where customer food is stored. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 22990679

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bar reach in cooler, accumulation of standing water at bottom.

21-12-4

Detail 22990684

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two wet wiping cloths not in use sitting on prep table in kitchen.

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 14

41-07-4

Detail 22546458

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on shelf above pass through window next to seasonings. Bottle discarded. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22546457

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shrimp stored over ready to eat crab. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03C-89-4

Detail 22546466

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Establishment partially cooks chicken wings. Inspector emailed Form 5022-101 (Non-continuous cooking paperwork). Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22546470

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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22546460

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand washing sink near pass through window in kitchen. Utensils moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22546464

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing for some employees working today. Inspector emailed Form 5030-103 (Food Employee Reporting Agreement). Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 22546463

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for some employees working today. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12B-07-4

Detail 22546462

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two water bottles on dry storage shelf in kitchen. Bottles removed. Corrected On-Site

33-23-4

Detail 22546459

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both dumpsters behind establishment are on grass. Manager states will call dumpster company. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 22546461

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan in dry storage area. Area around soda nozzles for drink dispenser in server station. Manager asked employee to clean. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 22546467

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22546469

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw scallops thawing in standing water in triple sink. Scallops removed and placed in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-02-5

Detail 22546468

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in dry storage room is peeling and has exposed concrete. Tiles missing on cook line showing exposed concrete.

02D-01-5

Detail 22546465

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In dry storage area, bulk containers of flour and sugar are not labeled. Containers labeled by manager. Corrected On-Site

Jul 5, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 22099316

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 reading 0ppm, employees set up manual ware washing in triple sink, reading 200ppm, quaternary ammonium. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

09-01-4

Detail 22099312

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting lemons at bar area with bare hands, employee stopped cutting lemons Corrective Action Taken

22-45-4

Detail 22099311

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bus tubs scrubbed and rinsed off in triple sink by walk in cooler, but not sanitized, employees set up triple sink to sanitize bus tubs. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 22099319

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In standing reach in coolers on cook line; Raw mussels stored over cooked crab legs Raw oysters stored over cooked chicken wings Raw clams stored over cooked crawfish Employee rearranged all items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

05-08-4

Detail 22099314

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No one able to locate any probe thermometers. Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 22099320

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Four employees in kitchen on cook line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01C-01-4

Detail 22099313

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Two bus tubs of raw oysters in walk in cooler do not have their original tags, employee stated they take tags off when oysters are transfer to a different container, employee provided original tags to oysters and put them with oysters in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22099317

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate of large ice machine in kitchen. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22099318

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of both soda machines in server area, around nozzles. Exterior of ice bin of soda machine at server area. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 22099315

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen boxes of raw shrimp, raw fish, and corn on the cob sitting out around prep areas, employee reheated corn on the cob, raw fish placed under cold running water, and employees began to prep raw shrimp to be placed in cooler after preparation. Corrective Action Taken

Apr 10, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 8Basic: 15Total: 28

22-41-4

Detail 21924706

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. Dishmachine tested at 25ppm. Re-run cycle and primed sanitizer. Retested at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

14-15-4

Detail 21924710

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed grocery bags used to store food in the walk in cooler.

08A-02-6

Detail 21924684

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed cases of oysters, catfish and tilapia stored above fries and onion rings in the walk in freezer, not all commercially sealed. Employee began to rearrange during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21924711

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Calamari in sink at prep area at 64F. Manager states was out of refrigeration for approximately 20 minutes. Manager moved calamari to cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-15-5

Detail 21924690

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket at front register tested at 500+ppm quaternary. Employee remade solution to 350ppm quaternary. Also, cleaner stored directly next to tea bags in cabinet under soda machine. Manager moved tea bags. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21924700

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. Provided and discussed DBPR HR 5030-104 with operator. Corrected On-Site

01C-02-4

Detail 21924701

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Last dated oyster tag is March 3, 2023. Also, multiple tags missing last day served. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21924686

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by utility sink had a lid and floor tiles in the sink. Sink was blocked by storage cart. Employee moved cart and removed all items from handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 21924698

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses quaternary ammonium for food contact surfaces. No quaternary test strips available at establishment. Manager states they have been ordered. Corrective Action Taken

05-08-4

Detail 21924688

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Per operator, there is no probe thermometer available.

53B-02-5

Detail 21924693

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, one employee hired over 60 days does not have required training. Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 21924704

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided and discussed DBPR HR 5030-103 with operator.

41-17-4

Detail 21924685

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid at host area. Employee labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21924702

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink and black mold-like substance behind deflector plate in ice machine.

35A-06-4

Detail 21924699

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly strip near ice machine has accumulation of dead insects. Manager removed strip. Corrected On-Site

01C-06-5

Detail 21924695

Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed two plastic containers of oysters in walk in cooler not in original container from shipper.

12B-07-4

Detail 21924691

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage container stored on shelf above prep area and at prep table across from fryers. Employee moved all to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21924703

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and keys on shelf above prep area. Manager moved to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

36-11-4

Detail 21924705

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in walk in cooler has a hole in the center of the floor.

08B-38-4

Detail 21924689

Basic - Food stored on floor. Calamari and fish on walk in freezer floor. Employee moved to shelf. Also, canned goods and multiple single service items on the floor in dry storage area. Manager began moving items to shelving during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

33-23-4

Detail 21924687

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster is located in the grass above curbing.

10-01-5

Detail 21924707

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Multiple baskets used to dispense products in reach in freezer. Manager removed all baskets. Also, utensil for rice in standing water at 73F. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 21924696

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under plating on soda machine around nozzles at service station has build up of debris.

33-16-4

Detail 21924709

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. Corrected On-Site

35B-04-4

Detail 21924697

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back exit screen door not tight fitting when closed.

08B-12-5

Detail 21924692

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed both tea urns with prepared tea with no covering. Manager put lids on tea. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 21924694

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving showing rust.

21-12-4

Detail 21924708

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter next to soda machine. Manager removed wet towel. Corrected On-Site

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 21819652

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw mussels stored over cooked crab legs in reach in cooler on cook line. Also raw beef stored over box of garlic in walk in cooler. Also raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee rearranged all items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21819655

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw fish (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line next to open door, per employee door has been consistently opened for approximately 1.5 hours, employee rearranged all items away from door. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21819653

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes (113F-133F - Hot Holding); corn on the cob (89F-121F - Hot Holding) in covered bus tubs on cart and sitting on table on cook line, per employee all items where cooked approximately 2 hours prior, employee reheated all items above 165F Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21819657

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored over mini bottles of alcohol at bar area. Chemical spray bottle stored over crock pots filled with melted margarine and marinara. Manager removed all spray bottles. Corrected On-Site

01C-05-4

Detail 21819654

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Establishment has tags but are not marking tags, bale to determine the chronological order or tags. Repeat Violation

01C-03-4

Detail 21819651

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment has tags but are not markings them. Repeat Violation

01C-02-4

Detail 21819658

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Establishment has tags but are not markings them, unable to determine if establishment has tags from the last 90 days.

31A-09-4

Detail 21819650

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station by prep sinks blocked by cart, cart moved. Also employee Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 21819656

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Four employees on site do not have any proof of training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 21819649

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of raw chicken and two buckets of sauce in walk in cooler. Container of raw chicken and raw beef in walk in freezer. Employee corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 14

08B-56-4

Detail 21364320

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Multiple drink mix bottles stored in ice used to make drinks in ice bin at bar area.

08A-05-6

Detail 21364313

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops stored over container of butter and sour cream in reach in cooler across from stoves on cook line. Sausage and containers of dressing stored under raw shrimp in reach in cooler across from fryers on cook line. Employee rearranged all items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 21364326

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Multiple drink mix bottles stored in ice used to make drinks in ice bin at bar area.

01C-05-4

Detail 21364314

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 21364318

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. All oyster tags do not have any dates

53A-04-6

Detail 21364325

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty, Jimmy Liu, is not certified.

31A-09-4

Detail 21364319

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station in prep area blocked by rolling cart and metal bucket inside sink, employee moved cart and removed bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 21364316

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test strips Repeat Violation

53B-02-5

Detail 21364322

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee on cook line does not have any proof of training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35B-01-4

Detail 21364321

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen does not close all the way by itself and air curtain not on, manager turned on air curtain. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21364315

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of sewing in dry food storage area, manager corrected during inspection. Multiple boxes of frozen seafood in walk in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 21364323

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash station in dining area leading got bathrooms. At both hand wash stations in server area.

35B-05-4

Detail 21364317

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation. Back screen door to kitchen does not close all the way by itself and air curtain not on, manager turned on air curtain. Corrected On-Site

36-50-4

Detail 21364324

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk in cooler.

Jun 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 11Basic: 7Total: 21

12A-16-4

Detail 21046680

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and put on gloves to prepare food without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken

08A-04-5

Detail 21046685

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Shell eggs stored over broccoli in walk-in cooler. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-20-5

Detail 21046673

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in reach-in cooler across from grill. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

05-05-4

Detail 21046690

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer for walk-in cooler reads 50F and doesn't change reading when door is opened. Food temperatures in walk-in cooler are all under 41F.

01C-10-4

Detail 21046672

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Clams and oysters stored in cook line reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation

12A-03-4

Detail 21046691

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink next to dish machine.

22-02-4

Detail 21046674

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board above prep sink stained.

31A-09-4

Detail 21046686

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rolling cart in front of hand washing sink next to prep sink. Manager moved cart. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21046684

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fork stored in hand washing sink next to kitchen entrance. Manager removed fork. Corrected On-Site

53A-07-6

Detail 21046677

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Establishment doesn't have a certified food manager. Repeat Violation Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21046681

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment doesn't have a chlorine test kit for dish machine.

31B-02-4

Detail 21046688

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink next to back door. Manager provided hand towels. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 21046682

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

53B-13-5

Detail 21046689

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has one employee with proof of training.

14-01-5

Detail 21046679

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in sugar container located in dry storage. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21046676

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored over three compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 21046683

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cocktail sauce and crabs stored on floor in walk-in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 21046671

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wall behind fryer next to back door. Area behind soda nozzles on wait station soda machine.

25-06-4

Detail 21046687

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf next to kitchen reach-in cooler.

08B-12-5

Detail 21046678

Basic - Stored food not covered. Crabs and corn on the cob stored in walk-in freezer.

02D-01-5

Detail 21046675

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers in dry storage.

Jul 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

03B-15-5

Detail 20358667

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Unshelled Hard boiled eggs in hot water for holding at 115°.

35A-02-6

Detail 20358668

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flys in kitchen.

08A-04-5

Detail 20358670

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over stored in walk in cooler over potatoes

01C-05-4

Detail 20358672

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 20358669

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

01C-10-4

Detail 20358665

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.

14-01-5

Detail 20358664

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk flour in dry storage, bowl used as a scoop. Repeat Violation

35B-08-4

Detail 20358671

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. 3 fly traps hanging in kitchen.

33-09-4

Detail 20358673

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Rear of building, multiple bags of trash on the ground.

33-20-4

Detail 20358666

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Excessive grease by dumpster.