CRABBY'S BEACHSIDE PAVILION
10 BAY ESPLANADE, Clearwater FL 33767 · 727-446-2642
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen. 3 flies observed on cooks line. 4 flies observed in garbage area in front of dish.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo 48f, cooked pasta 46f, egg wash 46f,. Egg wash 37f, Alfredo 42f, cooked pasta 43f,
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two spray bottles stored on shelf next to soda boxes. Items moved.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles at bar soiled.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Drain for coffee not secured in dump sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpacks stored on soda boxes.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit., cooked chicken 101f, cooked rice 78f, found in warmer that is not working correctly. Items moved back to steamer for quick reheat.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Slicer. Soda nozzles.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both holders in back kitchen area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle in salsa used for portioning.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Alley.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Service area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, container not correct, correct chemical added to correct dispenser.
Jul 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
May 5, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees washing cilantro in hand sink. Manager educated employee immediately. Rewashed in approved food prep sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. All certificates destroyed by hurricane. Operators are getting new copies of all managers.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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. All records of employee certificates were destroyed by hurricane. Operator is getting copies of all new certificates.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink drain leaking onto floor. Across from walk in cooler.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked mushrooms 121f, put back on grill. Cooked chicken 107f, put back in steamer.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Back prep area hand sink, water turned off.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles soiled in kitchen area.
Fly bags hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
Food stored on floor. Cans stored on floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar and server side stations.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing grouper sitting in non running water.
Aug 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All racks in prep walk in cooler soiled. Can opener blade and housing.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line.
Equipment in poor repair. Lid for breading station broken.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Prep exhaust hood.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers and AC housing unit in prep walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Prep cooler.
Aug 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen. 3 flies observed on cooks line. 4 flies observed in garbage area in front of dish.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Approximately 125 pieces of raw mahi thawed and not removed from package.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish spread 52f, sliced tomatoes 51f, cooked shrimp 50f, blue cheese 51f, cooked mushrooms 56f, cooked onions 54f, line reach in across from dishwasher. All items moved to walk in freezer for quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All racks in prep walk in cooler soiled. Can opener blade and housing.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to walk in cooler in prep. Paper towel holder missing next to dish area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottles at bar.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted for storage.
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. Approximately 125 pieces of raw mahi thawed and not removed from package.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee tortillas stored above raw salmon in stand up prep cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee back packs stored above prep table and above crescore.
Equipment in poor repair. Lid for breading station broken.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Two ice buckets have cracked rims. Discarded.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Plastic cups under north west corner front bar.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in soda room.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Prep exhaust hood.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers and AC housing unit in prep walk in cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Gatorade bottles stored above raw items in stand up double cooler in prep area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Prep cooler.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish spread 47f, moved to bottom of cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked grouper 98f, put back on grill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used for washing produce as evident by parsley in drain.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food(raw eggs) not segregated from customers food in stand up cooler in prep area.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Two strips moved from being over food in store room.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Approximately 4 missing.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop for cooked rice sitting in water.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler- three door.
Stored food not covered. No lid for ice cream in chest freezer.
Aug 15, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 46f, sliced tomatoes 45f, pico 46f,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Walk in cooler racks soiled.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line.
Equipment in poor repair. Door gasket and door on walk in freezer.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 2 missing.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Ice build up reach in ice cream freezer.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Back area under hand sink across from dishwasher.
Aug 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 17 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 46f, sliced tomatoes 45f, pico 46f,
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice 110f, black beans 90f,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Walk in cooler racks soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used for rinsing produce as evident by produce leaves in hand sink.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Fry area.
Equipment in poor repair. Door gasket and door on walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Cans on floor under rack in storage area. Cooking oil on floor in soda area.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 2 missing.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Ice build up reach in ice cream freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar cooler.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream tub.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Lemons in server station.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Back area under hand sink across from dishwasher.
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.