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GRANTS CRABS SEAFOOD AND GRILLE

13030 STARKEY RD UNIT 3, Largo FL 33773 · 727.584.2722

Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6215291
Grade history
NOV 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $950

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2022002166Dec 29, 2021Feb 28, 2022$400
3--2021024378Feb 3, 2021Oct 21, 2021$150
3--2017024844May 12, 2017Jun 16, 2017$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Accumulation of grease on fryer baskets
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand sink in kitchen
Intermediate/27-19-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler door
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease under stove Hood filters soiled
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards Fryer baskets soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Equipment in poor repair. Broken cooler door
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door broken next to restroom 2 coolers in kitchen out of service (no time/temperature control for safety foods)
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer at front counter
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On metal cart next to stove
Basic/10-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ William Grant CFM expired on 05-27-2024.
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in kitchen is soiled with mold-like substance.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Reach-in cooler near warewashing area is interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
May 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Return visit May 9, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Broken lid on reach in freezer in kitchen. Reviewed with manager. Lid is on order
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit May 9, 2024 · Per manager, freezer on order to be picked up the following day Time Extended
Apr 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 47 F in refrigerator thawed 11:00 am. Reviewed thawing procedures, cold holding temperatures and monitoring of food temperatures. Manager placed shrimp in freezer for quick chill down recheck 43 F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed in kitchen.
High priority/41-27-4
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of CFM for Virginia. CFM training present for William
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Reviewed with manager.
Basic/32-02-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in double door cooler in front counter area. Reviewed with manager. Manager discarded employee food
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Broken lid on reach in freezer in kitchen. Reviewed with manager. Lid is on order
Basic/14-11-5
very slow draining water in handwash sink in kitchen in the only hand wash sink in the kitchen.Reviewed with manager
Basic/29-20-5/Admin Complaint
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both cutting boards on prep table next to fat-fryer.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near front counter and in kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen is slow draining.
Basic/29-20-5/Repeat Violation
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet in restroom not flushing.
Basic/32-23-4

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.