CRAB SHACK
11400 N GANDY BLVD, Saint Petersburg FL 33702 · 727-576-7813
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach at cook line. Employee killed
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023011799 | Feb 9, 2023 | Mar 28, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2021021398 | Feb 22, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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3 Live, small flying insects found dish pit 5 live flying insects at prep station.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach at cook line. Employee killed
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Deli cooler
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment all door handles.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Glasses, cell phone, and cup prep.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Prep area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook line
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. At cook line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. sitting on cutting board deli cooler line.
Feb 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Chef changed gloves without hand wash after touching raw fish. Educated chef changed gloves and washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 4 pieces Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi walk In cooling
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed black Newfoundland mussels on menu. Observed invoice for mussels from Chili Owner unable to provide proof. Owner put on service board to not misrepresent.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi walk In cooling
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on Deli cooler cutting board
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Bag of flour on floor of dry storage. Employee moved
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board at cook line
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All door handles in cook line area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets all reach in coolers at cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Deli cooler at cook line
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. During inspection observed clam on bottom shelf of stand alone reach in cooler at cook line sitting on a fluid like substance on the bottom of cooler at cook line. Stop sale issued
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All handles at cook line
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon fully thawed inside ROP 6 pieces salmon, ROP 9 pieces of snapper.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At dishwasher
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease front of oven, in between all equipment at cook line, behind fryer,
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled reach in cooler shelves soiled at cook line upright
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand alone reach in cooler at cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar and stand alone reach in cooler at cook line bottom shelf.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, dust, or mold-like substance. Near dishwasher
Mar 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. During inspection observed clam on bottom shelf of stand alone reach in cooler at cook line sitting on a fluid like substance on the bottom of cooler at cook line. Stop sale issued
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. During inspection observed cook at cook line leaving cook line during active cooking and preparing to wash hands. No hand wash sink located in cook line only in prep area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooling of cooked potatoes inside hand wash sink near dishwasher.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All handles at cook line
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon fully thawed inside ROP 6 pieces salmon, ROP 9 pieces of snapper.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At dishwasher
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease front of oven, in between all equipment at cook line, behind fryer,
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled reach in cooler shelves soiled at cook line upright
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand alone reach in cooler at cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar and stand alone reach in cooler at cook line bottom shelf.
Stored food not covered. Open boxes inside walk in freezer not covered
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, dust, or mold-like substance. Near dishwasher
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. From refrigerator in prep area. Items above 41f more than 4 hours. cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); mullet (55F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 46F - Cold Holding) from reach-in cooler. Employee placed ice on lettuce. Re temped at 4:15pm cut lettuce 40f
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No running hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen.
6 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mani fish in refrigerator on cooks line bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed operator discard fish. Stop sale not warranted.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located outside in rear of establishment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair throughout kitchen and bar area.
Floors in kitchen and bar area not maintained smooth and durable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Reach-in cooler on cooks interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 live fly landing on nonfat milk wash in kitchen area. -1 live fly in near dish machine not landing on food contact surfaces. -1 live fly landing on storage rack in dry storage area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken not commercially packaged stored above raw oysters in walk cooler. Raw chicken was moved to designated area in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Nacho cheese (125F - Hot Holding) @ 11:44am -Employee reheated nacho cheese on stove. -Inspector re-temped item @ 12:20pm Nacho Cheese (185F- Reheating)
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -Vacuum breaker missing on hose bibb outside near walk in freezer door.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Gallon of milk in stand alone fridge on cook line and inside walk in cooler not date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener soiled with food debris. -Soda nozzle in bar area soiled mold like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hard boiled eggs in ice bath in pot cooling in hand sink near dish machine. -Quaternary sanitizer bucket in bar area stored in hand wash sink. -Items were moved out of hand sinks.
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. -Group employee training to be conducted on 4/28/24 per operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice machine interior soiled with mold like substance in outside area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Vent above three compartment sink soiled with mold like substance.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -Grouper in Reduced oxygen packaging inside deli reach in cooler on cook line. -Mahi in Reduced oxygen packaging inside stand alone cooler on cook line. -Employee cut packages open.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Current license displayed expired on 2/1/2024.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee speaker on prep table near three compartment sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - Plastic cups wet nesting in server wait station.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -In reach in cooler in prep area.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Four 6 Lbs dented cans of Olive's One 6 Lbs dented can of Tomatoes
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Mil in reach in cooler opened 10-22-2023 no date mark when opened. Employee dated milk.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and slicer soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan in hand washing sink near dish machine. Filled bucket in hand sink in bar area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of dish soap above three compartment sink not labeled. Manager labeled bottle.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. reduced oxygen packaging fish thawing in packaging that was not scored. Educated employee and he cut packaging.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards is no longer cleanable.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Four 6 Lbs dented cans of Olive's One 6 Lbs dented can of Tomatoes Being stored with food that will be served to the public.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on counter in bar near single service napkins. Employee removed drink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Server working with food scooping ice and garnishing plates no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple gaskets torn in reach in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled in kitchen cook line.
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor in dry storage area. Employee moved oil to shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs being stored on oven handle in kitchen area. Employee removed9 tongs yo dish area.
Reach in coolers in bar area covered with standing water.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth in kitchen on cutting board.
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.