Pinellas Park, Pinellas County

MR & MRS CRAB

7550 US HWY 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
4 High Priority
May 22, 2026
City
Pinellas Park
County
Pinellas
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.

May 22, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 24590800

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Set up three compartment sink chlorine 50 ppm. Observed chlorine test strip at 50 ppm. Replaced bucket. Bucket was empty. Ran multiple times Corrected On-Site

12A-16-4

Detail 24590793

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee start work from walking in the back door, then putting gloves directly on without washing hands requested employee to wash hands.

22-43-4

Detail 24590798

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. At bar 500+ ppm quarantine. Employee added water Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 24590794

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At bar 500+ ppm quarantine Corrected On-Site

05-10-4

Detail 24590795

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.

41-17-4

Detail 24590797

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach at bar. Employee labeled Corrected On-Site

29-03-4

Detail 24590796

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water heater draining onto floor. Inside water heater room. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 24590799

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting boards

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-03-4

Detail 24366024

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed in hot water closet in dry storage hot water tank leaking. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: Time Extended

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

12A-19-4

Detail 24355737

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee brought back dirty dishes washed hands cold water. Employee began work washed hands in cold water Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24355738

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tin pan of oil with spoon stored on floor of hot water heater room. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded Corrected On-Site Warning

27-24-5

Detail 24355734

Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. 69 degrees Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24355729

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Right side cook line. Employee put paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24355733

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. All hand wash sinks 69 degrees Warning

08B-37-4

Detail 24355731

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed tin pan of oil with spoon stored on floor of hot water heater room. Stop sale issued Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24355730

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tin pan of oil with spoon stored on floor of hot water heater room. Stop sale issued Box of crab on floor walk in freezer. Employee moved Corrected On-Site Warning

29-49-6

Detail 24355736

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at bar Employee cleaned during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 24355735

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing clam in large bowl on wheel cart front of walk in cooler sitting in water. Employee moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-03-4

Detail 24355732

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed in hot water closet in dry storage hot water tank leaking. Warning

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

35A-02-7

Detail 23621784

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly at cook line during inspection. Education

03A-02-5

Detail 23621792

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli reach in cooler cook line squid (48F - Cold Holding); scallop (48F - Cold Holding); employee moved to walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 23621793

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Floor fan at cook line. Employee moved near ice machine Corrected On-Site

01C-07-4

Detail 23621789

Intermediate - Raw, in-shell oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. During inspection observed oyster tags in binder just put inside late pile scattered around. Emailed 5022_106 employee fixed book Corrected On-Site

01C-05-4

Detail 23621786

Intermediate - oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. During inspection observed oyster tags in binder just put inside late pile scattered around. Emailed 5022_106 employee fixed book Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23621787

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used for spices at cook line

08B-38-4

Detail 23621788

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oysters on floor of walk in freezer. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23621785

Basic - Stored food not covered. Strawberrie frozen drink in small cups in walk in freezer. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23621791

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. During inspectionobserved raw chicken wings and raw mussels inside three compartment sink inside 2 bins no running water submerged in water. Temperature of both items are raw chicken wings (68F - Cold Holding); raw mussels (64F - Cold Holding).

21-12-4

Detail 23621790

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cook line cutting board Corrected On-Site

Jan 13, 2025

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

22-39-4

Detail 23471680

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 0 PPM. Employee replenished bucket and chlorine sanitizer is now testing at 50 PPM. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23471679

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Air fan stored on floor in front of hand sink next to ice machine. Discussed with employees. Fan was moved. Repeat Violation

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

41-24-4

Detail 23138163

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed emitting strip behind ice machine in kitchen area. Operator discarded emitting strip. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23138167

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser outer areas of soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance in server wait station. Employee clean and disinfected outer areas of nozzles. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23138166

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Air fan stored on floor in from of hand sink next to ice machine. Operator moved fan. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23138164

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary test kit provided.

29-19-4

Detail 23138165

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain under dish machine draining slowly.

Apr 15, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

41-24-4

Detail 22803491

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -In bar area under hand sink. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 22803492

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Chlorine sanitizer bucket @ 200 PPM. Employee replenished bucket to 50 PPM. Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 22803494

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. -Educated manager on duty and CFM on big 6 symptoms and reporting responsibilities. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22803495

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Outer area of soda nozzle soiled with mold like substance in server wait station area. -In bar area soda gun nozzle heavily soiled with mold like substance.

28-02-4

Detail 22803490

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -Condensing unit in walk in freezer dripping water into buss tub.

14-69-4

Detail 22803493

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Ice buildup up on floor in back area of walk in freezer.

Feb 12, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 22635935

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -crab legs 44-45 F , raw shrimp 45 F , sausage 44 F in glass door cooler at cook line in cooler less than 3 hours from walk in cooler - manager moved food to walk in freezer for quick chill down Rechecked @ 3:35pm: Crab 42 F, raw shrimp 40 F, sausage 41 F, Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22635937

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored - WD40 stored over tongs in dish washing area - manager relocated WD40 Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 22635936

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Qingdi Wang expired training 1/11/24 Prometric - current CFM present

53B-13-5

Detail 22635938

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. Juan hired 6 months previously - reviewed with manager

22-20-5

Detail 22635934

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. - manager cleaned ice bin Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22635940

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in cooler at cook line - employee relocated Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22635939

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting - containers stacked on shelf above triple sink

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 22483654

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator primed sanitizer hose. Reading 50ppm Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22483650

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker.

41-17-4

Detail 22483652

Intermediate - Spray bottle located near mop sink containing toxic substances not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22483651

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine located in kitchen is missing panels and is leaking.

14-69-4

Detail 22483655

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in dry-storage room. Employee started removing items to defrost reach-in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

14-33-4

Detail 22483653

Basic - Reach-in cooler across from wok grill shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jun 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

21-12-4

Detail 22096826

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 21763801

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen has mold like debris.

24-18-4

Detail 21763800

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware in server station area stored with food contact surface facing up. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 21763802

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature. Employee turned on cold running water. Corrected On-Site

Apr 4, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

41-27-4

Detail 20979597

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 ppm chlorine, manager corrected to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

05-07-4

Detail 20979596

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. 1 thermometer out of 2 only reached 170 F while state thermometer reached 212 F. Establishments thermometer was recalibrated. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20979593

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook dumped ice in hand washing sink. Manager re-educated cook and melted the ice. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 20979594

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. Flipped by manager. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 20979592

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Plate of fried rice for an employee with customer food in walk in cooler. Manager moved food. Corrected On-Site

08B-31-4

Detail 20979595

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Raw oysters in standing water. Manager drained water. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20979598

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cook line. Cook placed in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Mar 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

41-07-4

Detail 20914672

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Antihistamine stored above soda machine in wait stand area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20914670

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked crab in reach in cooler in rear of the kitchen, operator rearranged. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20914674

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20914671

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phones, sunglasses and other personal items found above food prep area in kitchen across from dish machine and wait station area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20914673

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frozen shrimp on floor of walk in freezer, operator corrected. Corrected On-Site