CRAB TRAP
3500 OLD HWY 98, Destin FL 32541 · (850)654-2722
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara 122F. Reheat 179F.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking- shrimp 135F. Inspector had employee continue to cook shrimp.( continued cooking- recheck 170F ).
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold- expo- hush puppies 90F (11:15-12:15). Chef discarded hush puppies during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line.
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. Cooking- shrimp 135F ( continued cooking- recheck 170F ).
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed 1 dead cockroach on glue pad on side of reach in cooler on floor in BR Bar. Employee removed glue pad with coach roach and discarded. Employee mopped and sanitized floor.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of raid and can of flea &tick spray stored in employee restroom near office and ware wash area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hush puppies 111F ( 11:30-12:30 ) manager discarded hush puppies.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Missing all tags from December.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line.
Observed 3 Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served for moth of October.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen near prep sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in employee restroom and corner of dry storage under shelves.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen and near office and ware wash location.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in cooler door on inside with rust and exposed insulation.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units and walk in coolers #2 &3.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line. Manager places sign at sink.
Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler- Mahi 38F, grouper 37F, salmon 37F, raw shrimp 35F. Walk in freezer- snow crab legs. #2- walk in cooler- broth 39F. Upright freezer- mozzarella sticks. Upright cooler- crab legs.
May 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot hold- hush puppy 95F (2:00-2:45)( reheated to 199F).
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary solution in sani bucket 500 ppm. Employee corrected solution to 200 ppm.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer as evidence of quaternary solution at 500 ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in one sink in wait station. And a fork in another sink in wait station. Employee removed fork from sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at ice chute.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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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/. 1 manager food certificate is expired. Carrie Nowka 1-23-24.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink in wait station being used as a dump sink with evidence of ice.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored on shelf in walk in cooler next to consumer food. Manager discarded food during inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near warehouse washing area.
Food stored on floor. Oil jug stored on floor on cook line next to upright freezer. Manager placed oil on shelf.
Multiple Cutting boards through out kitchen at make bars have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line.
Stored food not covered. Snow crab legs stored in walk in freezer not covered. Chef place lids over bins of crab legs.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara 122F. Reheat 179F.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 1 oysters tag not marked.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface under chicken Breader bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in wait station near main kitchen.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 3 tags without last date served mark.
Open dumpster lid.
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.