CRANE
575 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33701 · 2398770152
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2024
4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed crawling on white cutting boards stored on hot holding steam table. 1 live roaches observed underneath steam table on cook line.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee place a stack of paper towels at hand sink on cook line.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lobster spring rolls prepared on Monday. Employee dated food items for 5/25.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior soiled with black substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board observed in bar area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters and mussels. Discussed with operator and chef.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. For oyster and mussels. Discussed with operator and chef. Observed older tags from January and February 2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles in bar soiled with black mold like substance.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Tag missing on container of mussels stored inside reach in cooler on cook line. Per the chef on duty, the batch was split into two containers and the inspector did observed the tag on the other container stored in the walk in cooler. The inspector suggested photo copying the tag if the batch will be split, and have the original tag and copied tag on each container.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with black and pink mold like substance.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed crawling on white cutting boards stored on hot holding steam table. 1 live roaches observed underneath steam table on cook line.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. For oysters and mussels. Discussed with operator and chef.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. For oyster and mussels. Discussed with operator and chef. Observed older tags from January and February 2025.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles in bar soiled with black mold like substance.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Tag missing on container of mussels stored inside reach in cooler on cook line. Per the chef on duty, the batch was split into two containers and the inspector did observed the tag on the other container stored in the walk in cooler. The inspector suggested photo copying the tag if the batch will be split, and have the original tag and copied tag on each container.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with black and pink mold like substance.
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches observed on floor underneath reach in cooler on cook line.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Installed over predation table next to single utility handsink. Item moved.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Food stored on floor. Bag of beets on floor in prep area
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (129F - Hot Holding) Placed back on grill to reheat
Clams/mussels/oysters tag missing required information. Oysters in walk in cooler Clams on line Tags were located and replaced
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna ceviche not marked on menu as raw or undercooked
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Inspector emailed, printed and hung during inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Old tape on walk in cooler handle and walk in freezer handle.removed
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. Tuna
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish machine
Food stored on floor. Bag of beets on floor in prep area
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
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