KRISPY KRAB
3100 18TH AVE SOUTH, Saint Petersburg FL 33712 · 727-323-8100
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
MAY 24
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Two Live, small flying insects found in kitchen. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $700
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024049821 | Jul 3, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 | $300 |
| 3--2023005506 | Jan 24, 2023 | May 19, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Live, small flying insects found (2) live flies observed flying above front counter window. Encouraged operators to dispatch vermin when possible and clean and sanitize areas after. Call made to Supervisor Lisa DW regarding vermin. Advised to educate employees and check at next routine inspection.
Jan 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found (2) live flies observed flying above front counter window. Encouraged operators to dispatch vermin when possible and clean and sanitize areas after. Call made to Supervisor Lisa DW regarding vermin. Advised to educate employees and check at next routine inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings stored above cooked snow crab in standing reach-in cooler behind cook line. Operator relocated chicken to the bottom shelf.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Muntaha Rashid expired 10-06-2025. No other proof of CFM.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in dry goods closet. Operator elevated items from the floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working container with white granular substance not labeled in dry storage area. Operator identified as sugar and labeled.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade Home Depot container used to cut potatoes in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above cooked crabs in reach-in cooler across from gas stove. Raw fish stored on top of cut tomatoes in reach-in cooler across from gas stove. Operator placed raw shrimp below cooked crabs.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. From cooks line at 3:44pm. Operator turned heat up on gas burner. Rechecked temp a. cooked potatoes (131F - Hot Holding) 167f
Two Live, small flying insects found in kitchen. Flies did not land on food or food contact surfaces.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table at front counter is rusted.
Food stored on floor. Cut potatoes in Home Depot container stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator removed item from floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Reach-in cooler across from gas stove shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reuse of Home Depot containers to store foods.
Stored food not covered. Cut potatoes in Home Depot container not covered in walk-in cooler.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee exit restaurant then return to kitchen and don gloves and begin touching clean utensils and single-serve items. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw potatoes stored inside five gallon Home Depot container in walk-in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating. Licensed expired on 2-01-2025.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above cooked sausage in reach-in cooler on cooks line. Overplayed item on bottom shelf.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Two cracked raw shell eggs in reach-in cooler. Observed operator discard eggs. Stop sale not warranted.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Path to hand wash sink in kitchen is blocked by table and trash can. Operator moved table and trash can from the path of hand wash sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Five gallon container of cooking oil is stored on floor near three-compartment sink. Operator removed from floor.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors.
Rear exit kitchen screen in door torn.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Country style butter containers reused to store multiple foods.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cooks line. Operator removed bucket from floor.
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Potatoes stored inside Home Depot buckets in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored above snow crabs in sliding door cooler on cooks line. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf.
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water at hand wash sink on cooks line 82f. Ran hot water for 5 minutes.
Food stored on floor. Two 5 gallon containers of potatoes stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator placed items on shelf.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cooked crawfish stored inside containers of country style butter.
Jul 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 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. 1. Mohanad Rashid
All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Cardboard used to line bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Spice rack in kitchen is rusted.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in all reach-in freezers.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Screen on rear exit door in kitchen is torn. 4 live flies in kitchen.
May 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in warewashing area. Flies landed on glass plates. Operator placed plates in three-compartment sink to re wash.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating selling food to the public. License expired on 02-01-2024.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above over open container of cooked sausage. Operator placed on bottom shelf.
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. 1. Mohanad Rashid
All cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve cup without handle stored in a container of lemon pepper seasoning on bottom shelf of prep table.
Cardboard used to line bottom shelf of prep table in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Spice rack in kitchen is rusted.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in all reach-in freezers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven used more than 24 hours ago is soiled.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters are soiled.
Reach-in cooler on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Screen on rear exit door in kitchen is torn. 4 live flies in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Raw chicken in container in reach-in freezer not covered.
Mar 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet without vacuum breaker at rear exit of kitchen.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Dry-storage shelves with seasoning is rusted.
Ice buildup all in reach-in freezers.
Light not functioning over three-compartment.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright refrigerator on cooks line interior/shelves are soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Three Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged snapper fish stored in refrigerator across from oven, bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to water faucet without vacuum breaker at rear exit of kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan lid stored inside of bowl of hand wash sink in kitchen.
No proof provided that one recently hired food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Will email DBPR Form 5030-103. Employee Health Food Reporting Agreement.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Dry-storage shelves with seasoning is rusted.
Ice buildup all in reach-in freezers.
Light not functioning over three-compartment.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright refrigerator on cooks line interior/shelves are soiled.
Stored food not covered. Cut potatoes in tub in walk-in cooler not covered.
Three Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged snapper fish stored in refrigerator across from oven, bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Cooked crab stored next to hand wash sink on cooks line is uncovered and exposed to splash. Operator removed crabs from near hand wash sink.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt stored in a cup on shelf above prep table not labeled.
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.