CRAWFISH AND CRAB BAYOU
3412 US HWY 301 N #101, Ellenton FL 34222 · 941-735-5778
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 3 visits since February 2025
3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Rice (64F - Hot Holding) stored in rice cooker overnight. Operator discarded rice
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Inspection history
3 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. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Manager provided paper towels.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathroom doors without self closing doors.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 8x4 hole in ceiling near walk in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service pans not stored inverted on dry storage shelf. Manager inverted pans.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oysters stored above ready to eat buns in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Rice (64F - Hot Holding) stored in rice cooker overnight. Operator discarded rice
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rice (64F - Hot Holding) stored in rice cooker overnight. Operator discarded rice
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some reporting agreements at establishment.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both bathroom doors with no self closing mechanism.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 8x4 inch hole in ceiling near walk in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers not stored inverted or protected. Operator inverted items.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed knife block in use on prep counter on cook line. Operator removed knife block.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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