CRAB HOUSE
811 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ST S, Saint Petersburg FL 33705 · 7278235030
Last inspected Aug 18, 2025 · 5 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
APR 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
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4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line at 3:20pm operator moved raw shrimp to upright refrigerator with ice, re temp at 3:58pm a. raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) 42f
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in kitchen is soiled with food debris between cracks.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Reach-in cooler in kitchen near drive-thru not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.
Mar 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors.
Jan 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 touching money then touching single-serve items without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken in direct contact with grocery bags in reach-in freezer near front window.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jennifer Nguyen only CFM employee at establishment expired on 07-05-2024.
Spray bottle on bottom shelf of prep table containing degreaser substance not labeled.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in standing water 58f.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors.
Stored food not covered. 50lb bag of umami seasoning not covered in dry-storage area. Operator covered item.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Partially frozen shrimp in container on top of prep table not thawing under running cold water or refrigeration.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection 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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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on side of reach-in cooler. Operator removed drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on shelf above reach-in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gasket on reach-in cooler doors on cooks line.
Wet wiping cloths on top of cutting board used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour stored in container on shelf in prep area not labeled.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce in upright refrigerator in kitchen. Operator placed raw shell eggs on bottom shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Open package of raw chicken stored on top of raw pork chops in upright refrigerator in kitchen. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler on cooks line at 3:20pm operator moved raw shrimp to upright refrigerator with ice, re temp at 3:58pm a. raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) 42f
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. Door on reach-in cooler on cooks line does not close. Operator moved raw shrimp from reach-in cooler and placed in upright refrigerator in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on on shelf above reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like substance on gaskets reach-in cooler doors.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw shrimp thawing in pan without running cold water or under refrigeration. Operator placed item under running cold water.
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