CHILI CRAB
1198 N DIXIE HWY, Boca Raton FL 33432 · 786.252.1688
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
DEC 23
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5 inspections, swinging between D and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Four live roaches on top of dish wash machine in kitchen. One live roach on cutting board at triple sink in kitchen. Cutting board washed and sanitized. Killed and removed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $4,720
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025004086 | Nov 12, 2024 | Jul 8, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2024053229 | Sep 11, 2024 | Jan 28, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2023059183 | Oct 17, 2023 | Nov 13, 2023 | $800 |
| 2--2019060037 | Nov 19, 2019 | Jan 27, 2021 | $720 |
| 2--2019059512 | Nov 20, 2019 | Jan 4, 2021 | $1,200 |
| 2--2020051575 | Oct 30, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. In glass door cooler by front counter, Cough medicine stored above cooked chicken. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved medicine.
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) operator primed dishwasher and retested. Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Snow pea leaves stored in brown paper bags in walk in cooler. Advised operator to store in food grade bags or plastic wrap.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored above various sauces, and cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Advised operator of proper storage, operator moved pork.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a dump sink, advised operator of proper use for handwashing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Live crabs stored in tank with visibly dirty water. Advised operator to clean tanks and change water.
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets stored on the cook line. Boxes of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved items.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cabbage stored over cut peppers in walk in cooler. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved cabbage.
Sep 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed plastic water bottle stored in ice bin. Operator removed water bottle. Advised operator to remove ice and clean and sanitize ice bin.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Basil and sauce covered and stored and in direct contact with thank you to go bags at walk in cooler. Advised operator to use only food safe materials such as plastic wrap.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw scallop dumplings over fully cooked crispy shrimp roll at reach in freezer on cook line, raw scallop dumplings over ice cream at reach in freezer on cook line. All products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored all products properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed plastic water bottle stored in ice bin. Operator removed water bottle. Advised operator to remove ice and clean and sanitize ice bin. Observed Fully cooked duck hanging on rack in kitchen and in direct contact with wall soiled with food debris.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hydrated black beans (82F - Hot Holding) Observed on crash cart on cook line. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator placed product in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Freezer cleaner stored next to plates and seasoning at cook line. Operator stored chemicals properly.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Low boy cooler on cook line: pooled eggs (54F - Cooling) at 1:08; cooling since 12:58 - 54F at 1:44 - At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed product in another fully operable cooler; cooked noodles (55F - Cooling) at 1:08; cooling since 10:30 - 55F at 1:44 - At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Operator moved product to another fully operable cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by cook line and at bar.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked ribs and cooked shrimp made 9/14 not date marked at stainless reach in cooler by cook line. Advised operator to date products.
Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead cockroaches observed at dry storage shelves at far end of cook line. Operator removed dead roaches and sanitized shelves.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over tea kettles and seasoning by cook line area. Operator removed bug zapper.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Beef, chicken and shrimp thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Operator placed products in cooler.
Nov 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked chicken bottom reach in cooler on cook line Removed
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs (54F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler. In unit over four hours
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. duck (55F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs (54F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler. In unit over four hours
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. duck (55F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. ribs (54F - Cooling) at 12:30 pm to 54F at 12:50 pm since 10:30am in walk in cooler. Item covered. Walk in cooler not maintaining proper temperature. Items moved to walk in freezer. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within 6 hours
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Sep 12, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under triple sink
Sep 11, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Set up triple sink chlorine 100 ppm
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Chef observed coming into kitchen from outside and immediately began cooking duck. Hands not washed. Educated employees on site.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches on dish machine in back kitchen at prep and dish wash area One live roach on prep table in back kitchen at Triple sink Operator killed roaches and cleaned and sanitized areas.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. duck (49F - Cold Holding); ribs (47F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding)in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. duck (49F - Cold Holding); ribs (47F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding)in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food containers in hand sink on cook line Removed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under prep table in kitchen near dish machine Two dead on floor outside walk in cooler in kitchen Operator removed and cleaned areas
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At ice machine and back door in kitchen
Food stored on floor. Onions on floor in walk in cooler Food boxes on floor walk in freezer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelving unclean
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under triple sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch and sugar
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Eye drops stored on prep table across from cook line In Kitchen Removed
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in standing unclean water Removed
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to dish washer
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser spray bottle in kitchen next to oven
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent on wall across from ice machine
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor outside walk in cooler of kitchen One dead roach under triple sink removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Onions vegetable's broccoli on floor in walk in cooler
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves
Stored food not covered. Several Food items in walk in cooler
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cook line
Oct 17, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Oct 17, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Four live roaches on top of dish wash machine in kitchen. One live roach on cutting board at triple sink in kitchen. Cutting board washed and sanitized. Killed and removed.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Oct 16, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Four live roaches on top of dish wash machine in kitchen. One live roach on cutting board at triple sink in kitchen. Cutting board washed and sanitized. Killed and removed.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams. See stop sale.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink outside walk in cooler
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams. See stop sale.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. At beverage counter in Kitchen with clean equipment and food storage.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer at end of cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour sugar cornstarch
Jul 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs were stored over prepared sauces. The eggs were moved to a lower shelf to be properly stored.
Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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.