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CRABBY'S DOCKSIDE

37 CAUSEWAY BLVD, Clearwater Beach FL 33767 · 727.442.2163

Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 17 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats292
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6215027
Grade history
MAR 25
APR 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in dish area corner.
High priority/35A-05-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

17 visits, newest first

Mar 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 23, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Main dishwasher.
High priority/22-41-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Fry end of line.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Glass washer first floor 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Mop sink area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Mop sink area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to portion mango salsa.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Aug 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Main dishwasher, primed now 100 ppm. 3rd floor dishwasher 0 ppm, primed still 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw oysters 51f, raw oysters 50f, prepped on 7/30/2025. Items discarded.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw oysters 51f, raw oysters 50f, prepped on 7/30/2025. Items discarded. Alfredo 51f, cooked pasta 50f, raw shrimp 48f, line drawer, closed lid and added ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle in Parmesan cheese in salad station.
Basic/14-01-5
Ice scoop no handle in contact with ice. 3rd floor.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Glass washer 1st floor 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo 44f, chipotle cream sauce 45f lid closed on cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing bar mixes in hand sink. Items removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cooks line.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 1st floor bar washer 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Toggle switch for booster heater broken temp at 131f,. Service called.
High priority/22-57-6/Repeat Violation
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. July tags have no last used date.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep area downstairs.
Basic/12B-07-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 2nd floor bar hand wash sink. End of cooks line.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Torn gasket breading station top drawer.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Feb 27, 2024 · Time Extended
Feb 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Ran 3 times all at 133,134,134f, operator called for service.
High priority/22-57-6
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop area hand sink has chemical bottles in it. Hand sink next to dish washer has a pot of watt in it.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Many bags of creamed corn sitting in sink with no running water to thaw.
Basic/06-01-5
Torn gasket breading station top drawer.
Basic/14-11-5
Oct 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 11, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cooks line.
High priority/12A-07-5
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. 2nd floor.
High priority/12A-17-4
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches in dish area corner.
High priority/35A-05-4
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator date marking oysters at shucking, not last used date.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun third floor.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Second floor hand sink in mop area blocked.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup no handle in pasta.
Basic/14-01-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on shelf on cooks line above breading station.
Basic/40-06-5
Food stored on floor. Soda box on floor on first floor next to ice machine.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink on top shelf in prep cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. 3 floor forks.
Basic/24-18-4
Aug 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 130f, ran several times.
High priority/22-57-6/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw oysters 46f, moved to bottom of reach in cooler. Now 39f,.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Line hand sink has a tray and a cup in it. Removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Not functioning.
Basic/16-38-5

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.