CRAB SHACK ON THE COTTEE RIVER
5430 BAYLEA AVE, Port Richey FL 34668 · 727-807-3336
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. blue cheese crumbles (54F - Cold Holding); see stop sale
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 3, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Zachary Oliver 8/2025 not present at time of inspection
Jun 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 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 empty container.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 47f, rice n beans 45f, potato salad 48f, raw burger 45f, taco beef 52f, all in walk in cooler. Raw burger 67f, Cuban sandwich 66f, hot dogs 71f, diced tomatoes 55f, shredded cheese 62f, all found on reach in cooler on cooks line. All items moved to walk in cooler and freezer
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 2 tags no last by used date marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hand sink soiled with mold like substance.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Zachary Oliver 8/2025 not present at time of inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Zachary Oliver 8/2025 not present at time of inspection
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in dry storage area. Swept up dead roaches and cleaned and sanitized area.
Food stored on floor. 2 bags of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand sink., men's room.
Utensils in poor condition. 4 frayed fry baskets.
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The fryer baskets and the handles are soiled with food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. By the bar area. The operator cleaned the ice bin.
Food stored on floor. 3 boxes on the floor in the walk in freezer. The operator placed the boxes off the floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator removed the tongs.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several containers have old labels on them.
Apr 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In bar, chlorine > 400 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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.
Apr 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In vertical cooler on cook line- raw shrimp over cooked chicken, operator rearranged cooler In walk in cooler - raw shrimp over cooked chicken, operator moved chicken
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 7 pkgs Grouper, 6oz
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In lift top cooler on cook line - heavy cream (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (58F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (58F - Cold Holding); provolone (59F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lift top cooler on cook line - heavy cream (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (58F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (58F - Cold Holding); provolone (59F - Cold Holding)see stop sale. All food moved to reach in cooler from walk in cooler this morning at 11 am. All were at proper temp in walk in cooler. Cooler had ice build up.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In bar, chlorine > 400 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets
Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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.
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. 7 pkgs Grouper, 6oz
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. blue cheese crumbles (54F - Cold Holding); see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line- blue cheese crumbles (54F - Cold Holding); see stop sale, temperatures not taken this morning, all food in top of cooler at proper temperature. corn beef (47F - Cold Holding); recheck 41F, hot dogs (46F - Cold Holding), recheck 39F,
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.
May 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Susan V. Expired
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink removed from next to ice machine 2 keg coolers added in tiki bar Hand wash sink added outside next to bar. Soda with ice bins added in inside a Bar and tiki bar Bag in box soda storage added to inside bar Soda machine added outside next to bar
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors, walls, ceilings in kitchen and prep areas
Mar 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Susan V. Expired
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink removed from next to ice machine 2 keg coolers added in tiki bar Hand wash sink added outside next to bar. Soda with ice bins added in inside a Bar and tiki bar Bag in box soda storage added to inside bar Soda machine added outside next to bar
oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors, walls, ceilings in kitchen and prep areas
Mar 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority9 Intermediate2 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, operator put new sanitizer jug on, corrected to 400 ppm.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook cut fish, changed gloves, no hand wash, discussed wit staff, cook washed hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line across from broiler -provolone cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding), operator moved to bottom of cooler, all other foods in cooler at proper temperature. Recheck, no change, moved to freezer
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium in prep room greater than 500 ppm.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dish washer not knowledgeable in sanitizer ppm, how to test for chlorine sanitizer. Discussed with manager on duty.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook began to wash hands in 3 compartment sink, inspector asked him to find sink with hot water, coook used sink in bathroom.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Susan V. Expired
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink removed from next to ice machine 2 keg coolers added in tiki bar Hand wash sink added outside next to bar. Soda with ice bins added in inside a Bar and tiki bar Bag in box soda storage added to inside bar Soda machine added outside next to bar
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Office locked, not accessible p.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen
oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors, walls, ceilings in kitchen and prep areas
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In prep room
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler #2 shell eggs over butter, manager on duty moved to bottom
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In refrigerator next to bar -; butter portioned (46F - Cold Holding), in door, dated 9/19, moved to inside of refrigerator
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 jug of milk opened on Saturday, no date. Operator put date on carton
Accumulation of black/grey mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's and ladies restroom by kitchen, doors do not self close
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Snack bars, open bottled water in refrigerator by bar. Operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen, under equipment Walls and wall fans in kitchen Ceiling soiled in kitchen, some tiles broken /torn
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In refrigerator by bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan in kitchen
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.