CRAB GARDEN
17207 NW 27 AVE, Miami Gardens FL 33056 · 305.474.4333
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed orange chicken (63F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (71F - Cold Holding) located on prep table next to fryer as per operator for two hours. Operator moved products to walk in freezer for rapid cooling
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar and rice.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. By the walk in cooler
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves of prep tables with food (can goods) and walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler: bag of onions stored on the floor. Walk in freezer: case of shrimps stored on the floor.
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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. By the cookline: unlabeled containers with salt, msg, and sugar.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed shrimp and mussels stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers with accumulated dust in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container with no name label. Operator placed name.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. In the walk in freezer.
Feb 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer shelves heavily soiled. Observed storage shelves in the back soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed sauces stored on the floor in the preparation station.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter sauce (49F - Cold Holding); seafood mix (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); beef (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler, as per operator noticed temperature was high at 12pm, called technician and are working on the unit at the moment. Items were transferred to walk in freezer until unit is at correct temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer shelves heavily soiled. Observed storage shelves in the back soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen handwashing sink with food debris inside.
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 walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 52F, operator noticed temperature was high at 12pm, called technician and are working on the unit at the moment. Items were transferred to walk in freezer until unit is at correct temperature.
Food stored on floor. Observed sauces stored on the floor in the preparation station.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing I standing water at the 3 compartment sink, operator turned on running water.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor soiled.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Observed unwashed vegetable over cooked chicken wings. Educated operator how to properly store.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler shelves heavily soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop in the rice container and flour container. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed fish stored on top of restaurant food items in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of beef stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler with dust.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
Jun 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over RTE vegetables in flip top cooler, operator relocated products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed orange chicken (63F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (71F - Cold Holding) located on prep table next to fryer as per operator for two hours. Operator moved products to walk in freezer for rapid cooling
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. Provided operator with Big 6 poster
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed Shrimp (82/79F - Cooling) covered while in the cooling process located inside walk in cooler. Operator uncovered the product
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink, operator provided paper towels
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed can of WD-40 underneath prep table next to bottles of vinegar and sesame oil
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed out of order sign on door of working customer bathroom, operator removed sign and changed sign for customer use only.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled near hand wash sink
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of chicken stored on sheet tray on floor inside of walk in cooler, operator moved boxes to shelf Observed case of water stored on floor in storage area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table by triple sink, operator removed towel
Observed walk in cooler with soiled shelves
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer with rusted shelves
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table not in sanitizer solution
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth stored on prep table by triple sink
Apr 25, 2024Inspection 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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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turn on the hot water valve.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink in the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler : raw chicken stored above carrots and onions.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen: bags stored inside the hand washing sink.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen, operator turned on the water during the inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer door handles.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer: cases of shrimps stored on the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers inside the walk in cooler.
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