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CRAB TRAP

16495 PERDIDO KEY DR, Pensacola FL 32507 · 4928880

Last inspected Aug 22, 2026 · 12 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2705684
Grade history
JUL 24
APR 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 flying insects in the following locations: 3 around bar and 1 in back kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-8/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2025083219Oct 20, 2025Mar 3, 2026$400
6--2023019210Apr 3, 2023May 25, 2023$400

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Aug 22, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 flying insects in the following locations: 3 around bar and 1 in back kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-8/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a total of 11 live roaches around salad reach-in cooler: 1 on floor under cooler toward back wall, 1 crawling on bottom vents of cooler, 3 crawling up walls on sides of reach-in cooler, and 1 on shelf holding reach-in cooler installed above sand which reach-in cooler. Operators were able to pull salad reach-in cooler out, kill roaches roaches along salad cooler and walls, and sanitize them, but unable to kill roach on shelf under reach-in cooler installed above salad cooler. Another 2 observed on floor and cove molding under electrical panels across walkway from salad reach-in cooler. Before end of inspection, observed another 1 in corner over salad reach-in cooler, 1 in outlet by drink machine, and other 1 on clean pan on drying rack in warewashing area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris under salad reach-in cooler. Operators moved cooler and cleaned up debris.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hole in bottom of mop sink.
Basic/29-08-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor worn past seal throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-02-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak under ice bin at bar, under hand wash sink at bar, and under hand washing sink in front of fryers.
Basic/29-11-4
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor worn throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-10-4
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Upon inspection observed moisture between stacked plastic Pans on drying rack. Employee preceded to separate the pans during inspection..
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upon inspection observed ice buildup inside walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Oct 22, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 23 live flying insects in the following locations: three on the wall in kitchen make line, 10 on the ceiling in dish washing location, and 10 on the ceiling/wall in food prep location.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 21, 2025 · During callback, observed one live flying insect in prep location in back of kitchen. Operator killed flying insect during inspection. Time Extended
Accumulation of dead or trapped insects in control devices. Observed approximately 50 dead flying insects on fly tape hanging in prep location in back of kitchen.
Basic/35A-06-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 21, 2025 · During callback, observed two dead flying insects on fly tape hanging in prep location in back of kitchen. Time Extended
Oct 20, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 23 live flying insects in the following locations: three on the wall in kitchen make line, 10 on the ceiling in dish washing location, and 10 on the ceiling/wall in food prep location.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Accumulation of dead or trapped insects in control devices. Observed approximately 50 dead flying insects on fly tape hanging in prep location in back of kitchen.
Basic/35A-06-4/Warning
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed three fly tape hanging over food prep tables in back of kitchen. Operator removed fly tape during inspection.
Basic/35B-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following in hot hold well: seafood gumbo 117/140F (underdetermined time), collard greens 124F (underdetermined time), crab dip 118/140F (underdetermined time). Also, Observed the following in cook line reach in cooler: TIME HELD UNDETERMINED- maque choux 46F, Alfredo sauce 45/44F, etouffee 44F, cheese sauce 46/44F, garlic butter 50F, lemon butter 46F, sausage links 46F, shrimp 47F.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in cook line reach in cooler: TIME HELD UNDETERMINED- maque choux 46F, Alfredo sauce 45/44F, etouffee 44F, cheese sauce 46/44F, garlic butter 50F, lemon butter 46F, sausage links 46F, shrimp 47F. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following in hot hold well: seafood gumbo 117/140F (underdetermined time), collard greens 124F (underdetermined time), crab dip 118/140F (underdetermined time). See stop sale.
High priority/03B-01-6
Jul 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 2, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed four live flying insects in the following locations: three in dish washing location and one in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed collard greens 44/47/45/46/46F (held over 24hrs) in walk in cooler.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed collard greens 44/47/45/46/46F (held over 24hrs) in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags without a date of last served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Water draining onto floor surface in walk in cooler from fan condenser.
Basic/29-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under hand washing sink onto floor behind bar.
Basic/29-11-4
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line low boy cooler - Mahi 55F less than 1 hr. Advised manager to ice fish to assist cold holds during busy service periods.
High priority/03A-02-5
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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