CRAWDADDY'S
1949 NE JENSEN BEACH BLVD, Jensen Beach FL 34957 · 772-225-3444
Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored mussels in walk in cooler. Operator removed ground beef.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024025215 | Apr 11, 2024 | May 16, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled dish rag inside hand wash sink
Observed prep tables soiled with food debris
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment Operator removed
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Reach in and walk in cooler Floors soiled with dirt and old food debris
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer
Aug 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pasta in portioned, sealed plastic wrap in flip top reach in cooler at cook line. Per operator, items cooling in the last 24 hours. At current rate of cooling, items did not reach from 135F to 41F within 6 hours of cooling, see stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta salad inside metal pan at opened flip top cooler on cook line behind window- (62F - Cold Holding); Per operator items not prepared or portioned today, items placed in reach in cooler and left out of temperature for longer than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta salad inside metal pan at opened flip top cooler on cook line behind window- (62F - Cold Holding); Per operator items not prepared or portioned today, items placed in reach in cooler and left out of temperature for longer than 4 hours. See stop sale. Observed inside reach in cooler at cook line behind window - raw clams - (50F - Cold Holding); raw mussels (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today, items placed in reach in cooler at approximately 1:00 from walk in cooler and left out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed items on new ice baths to quick chill. Clams 43F at 3:00 Mussels 43F at 3:00
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed ranch in cooler door handles soiled, operator cleaned.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer
Observed Standing water in bottom of multiple reach-in-coolers at cook line.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored mussels in walk in cooler. Operator removed ground beef.
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 and grouper removed from freezer 4 hours ago. Operator removed package.
Employee coffee container on a food preparation shelf over and next to clean equipment/utensils in prep area. Operatorremoved.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Rice stored on floor in dry storage room. Operator placed on a shelf.
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 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. Observed Raw Philly beef over ready to eat crab legs and bucket of ice cream, items not commercially packaged. Operator stored items properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw clams stored over pickled ginger in reach in cooler at prep area. Operator stored items properly.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed oyster tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied at prep area. Operator provided tag.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cooking pot on floor of cook line. Operator stored properly.
Water draining onto floor surface at cookline.
Apr 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade cloth towels used in direct contact with mussels and clams in reach in cooler #1 at cook line; removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. burgers (38-49F - Cold Holding); skirt steak (43-48F - Cold Holding)cooler #2 at cook line; food overstocked; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; smaller portioned made;
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served- some tags marked some not; advised to mark all;
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths- chlorine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin- all outside the kitchen
Bowl used to dispense food- in reach in cooler #1 at cook line Removed
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor- soups and sauces in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer advised to store properly
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all cooler at cook line and walk-in cooler;
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner- crawfish thawing in standing water outside the kitchen Food moved inside walk-in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Small fryer on prep table in the kitchen at expo line / window Removed
Oct 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 10, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Beef patties over hot dogs reach in freezer, raw grouper over cooked crab at walk in freezer, all products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw steak over cooked crab mix at reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Margarine and garlic hot sauce 78F (cold holding) - Observed sitting on counter at cook line. Operator states, not prepared or portioned today. Operator states out of temperature for 1 hour. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3 hours. Time control sheet sent to operator. chicken (57F - Cold Holding) - Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 3 hours. Operator placed ice bags to quick chill.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed Shellfish tags not filed chronologically by date. Operator serves fresh clams, mussels and oysters. Educated operator on proper tag maintenance.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked beans (105F - Cooling) at 12:50 since 12:20 - 98F at 1:10 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 2 hours. Operator split in half and placed in walk in freezer to quick chill.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.