CRABBERS
29835 US HWY 19 N, Clearwater FL 33761
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
NOV 23
MAY 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork 57f, pulled chicken 47f, pulled pork 47f,
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021021146 | Dec 8, 2021 | Aug 11, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. All purpose cleaner and stereo fuel stored with food. Operator removed the chemical and fuel from being stored with food.
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/
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back packs hanging of food storage shelves. Employees removed their back pack and stored them appropriately
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of prep tables are significantly rusted.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Foil roasting pans not inverted or protected. Discussed the need to invert disposable pans to avoid contamination
Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler- beef, pork
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers containing foods removed from its original container not labeled with common name
Oct 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. All tiles except for 2 in kitchen/food prep area are smooth and easily cleanable. 2 black tiles not smooth.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in kitchen has a gap underneath leading to outside.
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above ready to eat chopped lettuce in walk in cooler
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Pork (84F - Reheating); beef (114F - Reheating); black beans (119F - Reheating); corn (130F - Reheating); homemade jalapeño tomato sauce (115F - Reheating)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw steak (45F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler. Operator took temperatures less than 4 hours ago. Steak was relocated to walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In steam table in kitchen. Cook states all food items began reheating at 11am. Temperatures taken at 1:49pm. Employee states the food did not reach 165F within 2 hours. Discussed with employee who translated to cook. See stop sale. Pork (84F - Reheating); beef (114F - Reheating); black beans (119F - Reheating); corn (130F - Reheating); homemade jalapeño tomato sauce (115F - Reheating)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. To go containers placed in hand sink near exit. Operator relocated.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at 3 handwash sinks. Operator stocked paper towels.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 Co2 tanks not secure in kitchen area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. All tiles except for 2 in kitchen/food prep area are smooth and easily cleanable. 2 black tiles not smooth.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above prep table. Operator relocated.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in kitchen has a gap underneath leading to outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator choking poster
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks in walk in cooler soiled with grease/food debris. Racks in cookline holding equipment and food soiled with grease/food debris.
Stored food not covered. Sauces, raw beef, raw chicken, cheese, onions not covered in walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple squeeze bottles on cookline not labeled.
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for portioning in mesa.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on two door reach in cooler on line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. No label on mesa flour.
Dec 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on two door reach in cooler.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above dry storage shelf, fluorescent lights.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain on hand sink by back door leaking onto floor.
Nov 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked pork 57f, made on 11/29/2023, missed cooling window, item to be discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork 57f, pulled chicken 47f, pulled pork 47f,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled chicken 47f, pulled pork 47f, items discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on two door reach in cooler.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above dry storage shelf, fluorescent lights.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain on hand sink by back door leaking onto floor.
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.