GETTIN CRABBYS
4391 DIXIE HWY NE, Palm Bay FL 32905 · 7727080975
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 13 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found one fly in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $840
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016029251 | Apr 15, 2016 | Jul 12, 2016 | $840 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Female restroom lower level of bar not self closing.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken and missing near cook line hand wash sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler under grill, reach in cooler far end of cook line, single glass door reach in cooler, and both walk in cooler and walk in freezer all not working. Using ice chests and ice to keep food cold. Two of three walk in coolers working. Center working walk in cooler door broken and busted.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Various floor tiles missing in kitchen.
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Hole in floor no flooring in front of kitchen restroom. Two non slip mats over hole to prevent falling through.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stainless reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Small reach in freezer on cook line has mold like substance on gaskets.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Kitchen doors not self closing.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind griddle soiled with food debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink on cook line, broken p-trap drainage into a bin.
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found on exterior of building near dumpster and near the back where crab was discarded. Not inside restaurant or kitchen.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. On right back side.
May 7, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lana doesn't have proof of training.
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. Tyree expired January 1, 2026
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with debris.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Female restroom lower level of bar not self closing.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken and missing near cook line hand wash sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler under grill, reach in cooler far end of cook line, single glass door reach in cooler, and both walk in cooler and walk in freezer all not working. Using ice chests and ice to keep food cold. Two of three walk in coolers working. Center working walk in cooler door broken and busted.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Various floor tiles missing in kitchen.
Hole in floor no flooring in front of kitchen restroom. Two non slip mats over hole to prevent falling through.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stainless reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Small reach in freezer on cook line has mold like substance on gaskets.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Kitchen doors not self closing.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind griddle soiled with food debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink on cook line, broken p-trap drainage into a bin.
Apr 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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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. Dish machine chlorine at 0 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs over produce in beer walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Crab cake and cooked rice over 7 days in beer walk in cooler, operator discarded.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not dated, educated new chef on tag requirements.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen restroom and handwashing sink just out side of it have no towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen restroom and handwashing sink outside of it has no soap at sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Lana doesn't have proof of training.
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. Tyree expired January 1, 2026
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with debris.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Female restroom lower level of bar not self closing.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken and missing near cook line hand wash sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler under grill, reach in cooler far end of cook line, single glass door reach in cooler, and both walk in cooler and walk in freezer all not working. Using ice chests and ice to keep food cold. Two of three walk in coolers working. Center working walk in cooler door broken and busted.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Various floor tiles missing in kitchen.
Hole in floor no flooring in front of kitchen restroom. Two non slip mats over hole to prevent falling through.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometers in the two make tables and in the center walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stainless reach in cooler and reach in freezer gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Small reach in freezer on cook line has mold like substance on gaskets.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Kitchen doors not self closing.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind griddle soiled with food debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink on cook line, broken p-trap drainage into a bin.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate16 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found one fly in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked rice and lobster bisque in beer walk in cooler dated for 11-26-25.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large reach in cooler and reach in freezer have soiled bottom shelves.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server hand wash sink exterior no paper towels or drying device.
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. Provided to operator. None currently on site.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee hand wash sink outside of employee restroom has no hot water.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has mold like substance on deflection plate.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Up stairs dining restroom and employee restroom in kitchen are not self closing.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding broken at bar and in various spots in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Large two door reach in cooler has torn gaskets on both doors.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing in kitchen. Floor near employee restroom has hole and sinks when stepped on.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Igloo cooler in kitchen on floor not 6" off ground.
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwaves soiled with food debris.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Walk in freezer not working and door has exposed insulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in coolers, make tables, walk in coolers, and reach in freezer have soiled gaskets. Prep table bottom shelf soiled with food debris.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. All kitchen doors (3) were open at time of inspection.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior doors to kitchen not self closing. Bug guard on kitchen door opening not effective.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler for beer glasses soiled bottom shelves with glass lip surface contact.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Crab bisque in walk in cooler not covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cookline wall soiled with food debris.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet wash cloths used to clean bar not in sanitizer.
May 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Julia
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink in back kitchen across from bathroom
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large and small ice machine
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets- reach in double door stainless cooler, reach in cooler cook line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Extremely heavy ice build up in walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler's throughout, hoods soiled hood with greaseq
May 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over bread in glass door cooler-eggs moved to double fridge and placed on bottom shelf
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Julia
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink in back kitchen across from bathroom
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large and small ice machine
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets- reach in double door stainless cooler, reach in cooler cook line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of walk in freezer
Food stored on floor. Frying oil stored on floor next to reach in cooler Boxes of food on floor in walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Extremely heavy ice build up in walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach in cooler's throughout, hoods soiled hood with greaseq
Dec 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tag not dated
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets stainless steel double door cooler
Nov 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tag not dated
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. 1 new employee less than 60 days no Employee health reporting agreement. Form sent to operator
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer not connected to dishwasher. Dishwasher hand washes and sanitizes dishes using 3 compartment sink and does not use dishwasher at this time. However all detergents and sanitizers must be connected to machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets stainless steel double door cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in freezer soiled Hood filters soiled
Nov 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tag not dated
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cardboard in hand sink across from bathroom in kitchen. Paper removed by chef
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. 1 new employee less than 60 days no Employee health reporting agreement. Form sent to operator
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large and small ice machines
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer not connected to dishwasher. Dishwasher hand washes and sanitizes dishes using 3 compartment sink and does not use dishwasher at this time. However all detergents and sanitizers must be connected to machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets stainless steel double door cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in freezer soiled Hood filters soiled
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Double stainless cooler- area designated as employee beverage storage
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops hung up
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice on dry storage shelf. Labeled by chef
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
May 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger over sliced cheese
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent operator copy
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Darrin Hoopes
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/
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. Sent operator copy
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 provided one
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop flour
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Food stored on floor. Frying oil
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler. One being used is broken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Upstairs bar Sent to operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink, waiting for reinstall on dish machine
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.