CAJUN CRAB
1193 EGLIN PKWY, Shalimar FL 32579 · 850.826.2827
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
DEC 24
APR 25
AUG 25
MAY 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license: Licensed expired on June 1, 2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2019043993 | Aug 22, 2019 | Oct 4, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served: 3 out of 17 tags do not have the date on them.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times: hand-wash sink next to cook line blocked by containers of cooking oil.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing: hand-wash sink in dish room has items stored in it. Items removed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor: box of clams on small shelf in walk-in cooler; boxes of oil stored on sheet pans in kitchen.
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Food stored on floor: box of shrimp in walk-in cooler on floor; box of chicken in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses: one pair of tongs on fryer door handle. Additionally, one part of the food contact surface was sticking into the trash bucket next to the fryer. Employee removed and placed in the dish room.
May 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold hold- raw shrimp 46F, raw chicken 51F ( 11:00-3:29).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold- raw shrimp 46F, raw chicken 51F ( 11:00-3:29). See stop sale.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times next to prep sink. sink blocked with multiple cases of margarine and oil jugs. Employee began moving jugs from sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing in ware wash location. Dishes stored in sink. Employee removed dishes from sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware wash location. Employee stocked paper towels at sink.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Ice machine in ware wash location has rust from screw on interior wall.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of shrimp stored on speed rack tray on floor in walk in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine in back of kitchen near walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handles.
Multiple Soiled dry wiping cloths in use on cook line, prep tables and make bars.
Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Thawing- raw shrimp 45F (2:00-3:30). Employee placed shrimp in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water 45F.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature: observed raw shelled eggs on shelf over raw oysters which were over cooked crab legs in the walk-in cooler. Owner/Operator had employee swap the eggs and crab legs. Also, raw vacuum packed grouper in a pan sitting on a box of grits in the walk-in cooler.o/o moved the fish to a lower shelf.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served: observed the establishment has only sold three case in the last 90 days and the tags have not been dated. Explained the proper procedure to the Owner/Operator.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured: observed three CO2 were not chained to prevent them from falling. Owner/Operator chained them up.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed: establishment's license is current as Owner/Operator was able to pull it up on her phone. However, it is not properly displayed in the establishment.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside: observed the back door to the establishment has gaps along the bottom and sided. Additionally, the front door door has a gap at the bottom.
Food stored on floor: observed boxes of cooking oil sitting on floor in kitchen. Owner/Operator had an employee move the containers to an area where they are not sitting on the floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment: observed a knife between the small make-line and a prep table. Owner/Operator removed the knife.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses: observed pair of tongs on oven door handle. Educated the employee on proper placement of tongs and reason for doing so. Tongs were taken to the dish area to be cleaned.
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing: observed both hand-wash sinks in the kitchen have items stored in them. Employee removed during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food: observed the tempura batter has a plastic container without a handle being used as a scoop. Manager removed during the inspection.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment: observed two knives between the make-line and table. Employee removed during the inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses: observed three sets of tongs on the oven door handle. Employee removed during inspection.
Feb 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233: All employee's food safety training certificates, SafeStaff expire on 06/20/2024. Owner/Operator will order new ones.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit: Rice scoop in container of water with a temperature of 74° F. Water was discarded and scoop taken to dish area.
Jun 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license: Licensed expired on June 1, 2024.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged: Container of raw chicken sitting on top of a pan of raw beef in the walk-in freezer. Employee moved.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food: Fresh shelled eggs on shelf in walk-in cooler over bucket of soy sauce.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature: Container of raw chicken on shelf over container of raw beef. Employee switched the items.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged: Raw chicken in a container on a sheet pan in the walk-in freezer over raw salmon and a sheet pan of raw chicken over a sheet pan of commercially package beef on speed rack in walk-in freezer.
Food stored on floor Bag of chicken skewers sitting on floor in walk-in freezer.
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature: - make-line reach-in cooler has a bowl that has raw chicken in it with a repackaged piece of raw beef sitting on top of the chicken. Both discarded at owner's discretion.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product: - make-line reach-in cooler has a bowl that has raw chicken in it with a repackaged piece of raw beef sitting on top of the chicken.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food: - plastic containers in rice and sugar used as scoops. Employee removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses: - 4 sets of tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.