CRAB KNIGHT
1808 W INTL SPEEDWAY BLVD STE 201, Daytona Beach FL 32114 · 917-945-8198
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food green mussels stored ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler and reach in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -butane fuel next to tampura powder
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -green scub pads in hand sink
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floors soiled are 3 compartment sink area at bar
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw oyster over fries
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -boiled eggs 104f employee reheating
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -chair in front of handsink
Food stored on floor. -walk in freezer container of crabs on floor
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Sep 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. 1 certificate expired
Stored food not covered. -walk in cooler crab legs
Sep 18, 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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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. -0 ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -bucket in hand sink
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. 1 certificate expired
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -seasonings on cookline
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. -jug of margarine on floor
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -margarine box used to store corn in freezer
Stored food not covered. -walk in cooler crab legs
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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6 dead small fly insects at bar.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -bar 0 ppm corrected to 200 ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -as a dump station
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Dish machine and 3 compartment sink
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -by dish machine
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -eating by food prep
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -bar 3 compartment sink set up empty sink,wash,sanitize
Food stored on floor. -walk in cooler container of corn on floor -oil on floor by walk in freezer
Stored food not covered. -walk in cooler shrimp
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Corn starch
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw muscle over ready to eat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -fresh chopped garlic in margarine 70f less than 2 hours placed in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can open
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -bar
No soap provided at handwash sink. -by three compartment sink
Oyster tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Ceiling tile missing. -above walk in freezer
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease
Apr 15, 2024□ 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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Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -self closure on rear door in disrepair
Feb 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. -vitamins on shelf over prep table
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee was eat thing crab corn with out handwash. Employee stopped and washed hands
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -new hire
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -establishment using Serve Safe,no other employee training
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -mens and ladies room
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -cookline
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employees using prep table as a dining table
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cold soda water at bar
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. -self closure on rear door in disrepair
Plumbing system in disrepair. -small pipe fell off of dishmachine
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. - box stated Swazi,sticker on box stated pangasius Manager changed spelling on menu to Katfish
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -bowl in handsink on cookline
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -new hires
Oyster tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use untensil stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind Dishmachine
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Cookline flour
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.