CRACKING CRAB
5100 9 AVE F645, Pensacola FL 32504 · 850-332-6988
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 15 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 36 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches traveling from underneath trash can to nearby reach-in cooler in kitchen across from pot burners.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024065006 | Oct 29, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some oyster tags not marked with last serve date.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Manager only able to show one oyster tag from 11/7/25. Per manager, raw oysters are not currently being served this month and others were thrown away.
Sep 12, 2025Inspection 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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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 7 food handlers present with no food manager present. Assistant Manager Jae is currently enrolled for food manager corse at the end of the month.
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. Frozen clams thawing out in walk-in cooler in sealed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging baring label "Keep Frozen." Operator cut package open to reintroduce oxygen.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Containers for cooked potatoes stored on floor. Margarine and sauce buckets stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected storage of all items during inspection.
Nov 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken, removed from original package, stored over originally packaged cooked scallops in walk/in freezer near kitchen entrance.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp, stored in cups, stored on top of cooked crab legs in reach-in cooler. Operator removed crab legs and stored them in walk-in cooler during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken, removed from original package, stored over raw fish and ribs in walk-in freezer.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed mold like substance touching ice in ice machine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance touching ice in ice machine. See stop sale.
Ice buildup in wall-in freezer.
Oct 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 29, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches traveling from underneath trash can to nearby reach-in cooler in kitchen across from pot burners.
Oct 29, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches traveling from underneath trash can to nearby reach-in cooler in kitchen across from pot burners.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gumbo in warmer at 126f for 30 minutes. Operator reheated gumbo to 186f in 20 minutes.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed operator use cup to scoop ice. Operator retrieved ice scoop for ice. Cup used as scoop for uncooked rice. Operator removed cup in ice during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Fries stored in walk-in freezer not covered. Operator covered fries during inspection.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored in walk-in cooler over cooked crab. Operator corrected storage during inspection.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Per operator, oyster tags are marked when case is opened, but not marked with last use date. Some tags do not have any date written.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for sugar. Operator removed bowl during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wooden cutting board has many cut marks and chips throughout surface. Operator disposed of cutting board during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Oysters in walk-in cooler, and several items in walk-in freezer.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over sausage in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over cooked crab in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to server station. Operator placed soap dispenser at station during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for rice. Operator removed bowl during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Feb 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flying insects observed around hand sink by server station.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp and crawfish in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk for batter at 67f for 10 minutes, oysters at 45f for 2 hours, sliced tomatoes at 47f for 30 minutes, crab at 57f for 10 minutes. Operator moved oysters pan from separate pan and replaced it with direct air flow from reach-in cooler, bringing it to 35f in30 minutes. Operator placed milk in ice, brining it to 42f in 30 minutes. Unable to retemp sliced tomatoes. Crabs had no change after 30 minutes.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink located on side of cook line removed.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. No food grade brush used in margarine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to scoop rice.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of pan in flour not stored above item.
Oct 23, 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. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Establishment missing oyster tags.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler training expired.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both walk in coolers have ice build up. Not observed making contact with food.
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