MR AND MRS CRAB
3246 SW 35TH BLVD, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.554-5968
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: crushed garlic on the cook line, no time mark, potato, corn egg. Time was added.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on shelf over prep table.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting boards. Manager moved to bucket.
Dec 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : violet colored spray liquid stored over the cook line prep sink. This was moved to the designated cleaning shelf.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed : violet colored liquid in a spray bottle. This is now labeled as Method, a multipurpose cleaner.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed : light shows through the gap at the bottom of the door, by the restrooms.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : a first aid kit with: eyewash, neosporin and alcohol swabs stored over food service bags. The kit was moved below away from food and clean dishes. ALSO, 2 spray bottles of multi purpose cleaners stirred next to the bulk seasoning. The sprays were moved to a different table with a barrier in between.
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. Observed : one non original certificate.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee stone crab for lunch stored over onions in the reach-in cooler in the kitchen. The stone crab was moved to the bottom shelf.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed : that when the back door is fully shut, there is still a gap along the bottom edge.
Food stored on floor. Observed bulk food stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed: prep staff cough into hand when entering kitchen, and then add gloves no handwashing.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed: open gallon of milk in a glass front reach-in cooler by the cook line. No date. Yesterday's date was added.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: gaps at the bottom of the exit door by the restrooms.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food on the floor in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Oct 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tag removed from oyster and placed in log book before last oyster is sold. Additionally establishment is dating the oyster tag with the date the batch was opened and not the last date sold.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two drink cups on prep table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On ceiling and floor of walk-in-freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink on cook line. Inspector provided a sign
Jun 17, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: foreign substance on the white shroud in the ice making machine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: Miguel ver 60 days, no certificate.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed: the hot well with hot garlic is labeled as beans. The label was changed.
Nov 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed: the glass front reach-in cooler on the cook line, shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); crab (47F - Cold Holding); lobster (44F - Cold Holding); oyster (45F - Cold Holding)not holding at 41F or below. The staff was aware of this and had already called a technician.
Nov 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the glass door reach-in cooler on the cook line: shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); crab (47F - Cold Holding); lobster (44F - Cold Holding); oyster (45F - Cold Holding) all items removed to working coolers, uncovered. ALSO, boiled eggs next to the cook line 78F, cooked earlier. These were moved to a reach-in cooler and a scoop of ice was added.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: crushed garlic on the cook line, no time mark, potato, corn egg. Time was added.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed: the glass front reach-in cooler on the cook line, shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); crab (47F - Cold Holding); lobster (44F - Cold Holding); oyster (45F - Cold Holding)not holding at 41F or below. The staff was aware of this and had already called a technician.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: 4 employee drinks stored over bulk flour. ALSO, 2 on the prep area table.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of frozen product on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed: bulk flour at the end of the cook line, no label.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed cracked and whole shell eggs stored overhead unprepared carrots in the walk-in cooler. All eggs were discarded by the staffs choice.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 6 each shell eggs with cracked shells in the walk-in cooler. These were discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed Spicey wash at the batter station lacking a time mark or time frame. This will be added to the time frame list in the kitchen. It is on the time as a public health control form.
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/ Observed 4 cook staff in the kitchen, no Certified Food Manager on site. Celina came in during the inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 employee drinks stored over chopped plant food. The drinks were moved to the bottom shelf.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps at the bottom of the exit door by the restrooms.
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