RED CRAB RESTAURANT

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. Coached employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: At time of callback inspection still observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed floor throughout at reach in cooler at prep line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: At time of callback inspection still observed floor throughout at reach in cooler at prep line. Observed one unit at 54F and another at 52F ambient temperature. All TCS products are kept in ice and at proper cold holding temperature. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at located in the kitchen at prep line in disrepair. Observed several TCS products out of temperature at reach in cooler at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: At time of callback inspection did not observed several TCS products out of temperature at reach in cooler at cook line. Observed ambient temperature of 52F at unit close to ice machine at cook line. All TCS products were in ice an at proper temperature. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed cove molding at wash sink next to the dishwasher soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: At time of callback inspection still observed cove molding at wash sink next to the dishwasher soiled Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler located in the kitchen at prep line soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: At time of callback inspection still observed gaskets at reach in cooler located in the kitchen at prep line soiled. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at reach in cooler located next to walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: At time of callback inspection still observed shelves at reach in cooler located next to walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed selves at walk in cooler soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: At time of callback inspection observed selves at walk in cooler soiled Time Extended

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed chef failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil stored in water at 79 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator replace with new water. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live small flying insects flying in the kitchen. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed 2 bottles of Gatorade stored inside ice machine. Operator discarded the ice. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon with keep frozen label on the package stored in reach in cooler. Coached operator on proper storing procedure. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh garlic and oil (74F- cold holding ) at room temperature at cook line. As per cook, product out at room temperature for 3 hours. Chef placed product in ice bath. Second temperature taken, 43F. Observed Raw fish (62F-Cold holding), Cooked potatoes (46-Cold holding), Alfredo (67F-cold holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per cook, for 3 hours. Cook submerged containers in ice. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Coached employees. Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink located at bar area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed floor throughout no soap provided at handwash sink located at bar area. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of how to calibrate prove thermometer. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. Coached employees. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled at walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Warning

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. Observed floor throughout at reach in cooler at prep line. Warning

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed sponge used as cove molding at wash sink next to the dishwasher soiled. Warning

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in the lady's bathroom. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed 2 bottles of Gatorade stored inside ice machine. Operator discarded the ice. Warning

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at located in the kitchen at prep line in disrepair. Observed several TCS products out of temperature at reach in cooler at cook line. Warning

Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed at walk in cooler shelf located next to walk in freezer. Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed cove molding at wash sink next to the dishwasher soiled. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor throughout the kitchen soiled. Observed floor throughout the kitchen not clean. Warning

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed wall by reach in cooler with grease. Warning

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding Observed at reach in cooler located at the kitchen line in disrepair. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler located in the kitchen at prep line soiled. Warning

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at reach in cooler located next to walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed worn tin foil use for shelf at walk in cooler torn. Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed selves at walk in cooler soiled. Warning

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from the ice machine. Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking from pipe under the tree compartment sink. Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored in a manner to dry. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 150ppm) at cook line. Person in charge replenished solution with quaternary ammonium. Final reading 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test . Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator was not able to provided any training. Warning

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a paint brush use for the butter. Operator discarded it. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed light shield with accumulated grease. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and keys stored above ingredients. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle. Employee removed them. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed at the cook line. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed oyster inside the walk in cooler not covered. Warning

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside the walk in cooler. Warning

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking in hand wash sink at the back area. Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled utensils to the dishwasher and returned to work without washing her hands. Operator was coached to train employees to hand wash after handling dirty utensils. Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed more than 20 live weevils inside a container with seasoning species. Stop sale issue. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (47 F - Cold Holding); potatoes (47 F - Cold Holding) at the preparation table. As per operator food was placed around 1 hour ago. Operator placed food inside the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

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

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. Warning

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator was advised to keep tags for 90 days. Warning

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche is not identified as raw in the menu. Warning

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. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the sugar. Operator removed it. Warning

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator was coached to open all ROP packages before thawing. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored on the oven door handle. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching the flour. Operator removed it.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet towel under a red cutting board at the preparation area. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the preparation area. Operator cleaned them. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed a container with spoon not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at the reach in cooler in front of the grill. Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning