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FRANK CRAB HOUSE

2781 N HIAWASSEE RD, Orlando FL 32818 · 4073993959

Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS5812882
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
APR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp 44 in walk in cooler. Walk in cooler has an adjoining walk-in freezer. The door was opened for temporary temperature recovery. Advised operated to lower temperature in walk-in cooler to maintain foods at 41.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp 44 in walk in cooler. Walk in cooler has an adjoining walk-in freezer. The door was opened for temporary temperature recovery. Advised operated to lower temperature in walk-in cooler to maintain foods at 41.
High priority/03A-02-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employees restroom
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door closer in disrepair.
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced towels at hand sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled spray bottle of surface cleaner next to mop sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above 3 compartment sink with clean dishes heavily soiled with dirt and debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closing device broken on exterior door of kitchen.
Basic/35B-03-4
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located next to triple sink. Manager added paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink located next to triple sink. Manager added soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen, front counter
Basic/36-37-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in cooler on front counter
Basic/33-31-5
Jan 21, 2025□ 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 ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Return visit Jan 21, 2025 · Time Extended
Jan 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. In restroom. Manager filled
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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. Provided sign and staff signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink.bathroom
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Shelves in walk-in cooler holding eggs and other product.
Basic/08B-47-4

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.