CRABBY BENS
909 SR 19 N, Palatka FL 32177 · 9048602420
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
FEB 24
NOV 24
APR 25
JAN 26
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Two live flies observed in dry storage area.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Walk in cooler shelves with rust pitting the surface.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometer missing from storage room reach in cooler, operator provided.
Jan 29, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 21 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Two live flies observed in dry storage area.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Ortho home defense stored under three compartment sink, per operator used at closing time under sinks. Discussed with operator outside use only.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In standup reach in cooler, raw ground beef over whole pork chops. Operator switched storage levels.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze guards on buffet hot hold line removed. Per operator recently broken by customer and in process of replacing.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pot on cook line, collar greens (111F - Hot Holding) operator reapplied heat till boiling. On buffet line, pork chop (112F - Hot Holding) discussed time as public health control with operator. Operator rotated pork chops and above 135F, other sides.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer solution in wait station over 500ppm quaternary. Operator diluted.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line used to store spoon. Hand wash sink in dish area used to store grill scraper. Operator removed items from hand wash sinks.
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/. Outside cooking area added for seafood boils under pop up tent. Not in operation during inspection. Per operator plans to enclose and will submit plan review.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Operator provided soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Boiled eggs from Tuesday in reach in cooler without product date marking. Operator removed from reach in cooler for quality purposes.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Some food handler training certificates screen shot copies from phone.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Trays used as scoops in bulk breading containers. Discussed with operator.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks stored unsecured behind walk in cooler.
Clean linens stored on floor. Bag of clean linens stored on the floor by air conditioning room.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach observed in air conditioner closet room. Operator swept and discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf opposite dish area, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice chest by hand wash sink with ice build up along seal. Oven door handle broken repaired with duct tape.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door by dish washing area with gap at bottom door with visible light coming through.
Food stored on floor. Jugs of vegetable oil on floor of dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line hood filters debris build. Reach in freezer next to hand wash sink door gasket soiled mold like substance.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on floor by rear exterior door.
Jun 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator used barehand contact on ice in bulk ice bin, operator scooped and discarded ice from top layer of the ice bin.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk in cooler raw shrimp over unwashed onion and raw catfish over unwashed lemons. Operator rearranged.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Hot and cold sides of the buffet line missing sneeze guards.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator used barehand contact on ice in bulk ice bin, operator scooped and discarded ice from top layer of the ice bin. On can rack, one can of Hunts Ketchup with dented side affecting seal. Operator removed to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cook line, hush puppy mix (72F - Cold Holding) sitting in bowl on top of ice, operator added additional ice and submerged deeper into ice, at conclusion of inspection second temperature (59F - Cold Handing)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on shelf of waitstation over hot sauce bottles. Operator relocated.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler milk from day before missing product date marking. Operator removed to have employee date mark.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No papertowels at hand wash sink for dishwashing area. Operator provided paper towels.
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/. Dishmachine added, not updated on plans.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Two photocopies of employee food handler training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle of degreaser missing product labeling on dish machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents with dust build up.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table by rear exterior door.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees apron and bags over crock pots on shelf by rear exterior door. Operator relocated the personal items.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the storage shelf opposite the dishwashing area, clean containers stacked while wet.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer with ice build up along the seal.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head stored in mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of reach in freezer.
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Three compartment sink hose hanging in sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical spray bottle by two compartment sink with no product labeling.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing along back wall by ware washing area and rear exit door. Operator has tiles p, temporarily removed while working on gas for equipment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple kitchen ceiling vents with dust build up.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in walk in cooler or reach in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage at hand wash sink on the cook line.
No toilet provided in bathroom. Employee restroom toilet not connected. Operator has toilet, just replaced bathroom floor and needs to reconnect toilet. Guest restrooms men and women's available.
No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only. No child labor law poster available at time of inspection.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At dish area, observe 2 flying insects.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at wait station used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in sink. Operator melted ice.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish area, spray bottle identified as degreaser not labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top shelf over pass thru area, kitchen side.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line has no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by fry station does not self close tightly.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall at dish area has build up of black mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. At dry storage area, case of oil on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall at kitchen exit by fry station. Wall at entrance to dry storage area. Floor in men's restroom.
Aug 24, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored on shelf above cookline. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw fish with bare hands at cookline, then handle ready to eat foods without hand wash. Spoke to employee during inspection.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee with nail polish handle cut tomato with bare hand, add to salad. Also, observed cook on line handle burger toppings pickle tomato with bare hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Catfish in bus tub on ice at 64F. Person in charge states moved from walk in cooler approximately 20 mins ago, added more ice to product
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket at 200+ ppm, bleaching strip. Person in charge remade to 50 ppm.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee with nail polish handle cut tomato with bare hands.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on bagged bread. Person in charge removed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug and lid on dumpster at left side missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving for clean dishware with dust buildup. Person in charge cleaned during inspection.
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