MASTER CRAB
2414 DEL PRADO BLVD S, Cape Coral FL 33990 · 239-984-2367
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 15 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Emailed owner Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025010854 | Jan 21, 2025 | May 27, 2025 | $400 |
| 7--2024036997 | May 21, 2024 | Jan 14, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink after peeling raw shrimp. The owner educated personnel to only wash hands in designated handwashing sinks.
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. Emailed Owner Employee Reporting Form DBPR HR 5030-103.
No soap provided at handwash sink. The manager replaced batter in soap dispenser on cook line.
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.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in ware-washing area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator removed tongs from oven door.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw crabs and raw calamari thawing in standing water in 3 compartment sink.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and raw scallops over ready to eat crabs in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the crabs above the raw shrimp.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat crawfish in stand up reach-in cooler. The raw shrimp was moved under the the crawfish.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in prep area used as a dump sink. The manager educated staff to only use handwashing sink for handwashing only.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Mar 31, 2025□ 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Jan 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Jan 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate4 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. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat crawfish. The manager moved raw shrimp to bottom shelf in stand up reach-in cooler.
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. Emailed owner Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in bar used as an ice dump sink.
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. Emailed owner Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen in dishwashing area.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish thawing in standing water next to prep sink.
Sep 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Jul 1, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shrimp and raw scallops over unwashed produce in walk-in cooler. The manager moved unwashed produce on top shelf in walk-in cooler.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in dump sink beside dishwasher machine. Educated operator to only wash hands in designated handwashing sinks.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen area under ice bin and under 3 compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall heavily soiled behind ice bin in kitchen and behind dishwashing machine.
May 22, 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
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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 operator employee health reporting agreement, and operator read and signed it at time of inspection.
May 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over crab legs in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the crab legs into walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
May 20, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed 2 containers of red potatoes by steamer at 88°F. The manager stated the red potatoes was steamed 4 hours ago. The manager discarded containers of red potatoes. See Stop Sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over crab legs in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved the crab legs into walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2 containers of red potatoes by steamer at 88°F. The manager stated the red potatoes was steamed 4 hours ago. The manager discarded red potatoes.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed crab in stand up reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler not date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Dec 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Dec 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of pain medication above reach-in cooler. The operator removed the bottle of pain medication from above reach-in cooler.
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. The manager is setting setting up 3 compartment sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat crabs in stand up reach-in cooler across from cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Sep 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance along with soiled on walls above ice machine.
Jul 27, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. The operator added water to correct to proper strength see sanitizer bucket reading.
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. The manager printed out and completed during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance along with soiled on walls above ice 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.