MR AND MRS CRAB NORTH LAUDERDALE INC
7990 W MCNAB RD, North Lauderdale FL 33068 · 904-534-3037
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. 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. Provided operator clean up poster.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,300
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025058986 | Jul 17, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | $1,100 |
| 2--2024012883 | Feb 8, 2024 | Mar 20, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cook line blocked by trolley. Advised operator that hand washing sink should be accessible at all times. Operator removed trolley.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has no chemical test kit for dish machine using chlorine as the sanitizer and wiping cloth buckets using quaternary solution as the sanitizer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line. Operator replenished during inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line. Operator replenished during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment has cooked corn, boiled eggs, cooked potatoes on time but no written plan. Provided operator with time/temperature control written plan. Operator completed form during the inspection.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink at cook line. Operator placed soap next to sink until dispenser is repaired.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense fries. Operator replaced with tongs with handle.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on preparation counter at cook line. Operator removed and stored away from food.
Food stored on floor. 1. Observed at cook line bottle of oil in box on floor. Operator elevated oil during the inspection. 2. Walk in freezer has boxes of food on floor.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at cook line bottle, two door reach in cooler shelves rusted?
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line, standing water in lower flip top cooler.
Jul 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Oyster tags missing prior to beginning of July.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Visible light along side of back door from damaged seal.
Food stored on floor. Cases of food on floor in walk in freezer.
Jul 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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Containers of pain reliever and vitamins improperly stored next to single service to go containers and lids on shelf opposite expo station.
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. Dishmachine reading 0ppm chlorine. sanitizer chemical bucket empty. Manager replaced, primed, and ran machine. Reading <50ppm chlorine.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager replaced sanitizer chemical bucket on dishmachine and ran several times. Chlorine reading <50ppm.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer sink at bar reading less than 150ppm quaternary.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. In walk in cooler, portioned raw shrimp over containers of boiled eggs. Employee rearranged and moved shrimp to bottom shelf. 2. In cookline reach in cooler, containers of raw shrimp above bus pan of cooked crab legs and container with raw lobster above container of cooked clams. Employee moved containers to properly separate.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table by end of cookline, under no temperature or time control, Cooked corn (82F - Hot Holding); Cooked potatoes (131F - Hot Holding). Manager stated both prepared at approximately 1:30pm and held out to reheat as needed. Manager moved both to cooler to chill. Provided information for Time as Public Health control for possible use in future.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags missing date marks.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Oyster tags missing prior to beginning of July.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda gun nozzle has mold like buildup.
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. No proof for employees hired more than 60 days.
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. Two new employees without a signed reporting agreement. Form provided to manager to have employees read and sign.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to 3 compartment sink no soap available.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At hostess stand, unknown substance in spray bottle. manager labeled as table cleaner.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets by ice machine not stored properly. Manager inverted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1) Employee water bottle on prep table next to cooked potatoes and corn at end of cookline. 2) Employee water bottle on shelf next to prepped service baskets at front of kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Next to alcohol rack employee water bottle, umbrella and phone stored next to single service items.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Visible light along side of back door from damaged seal.
Food stored on floor. Cases of food on floor in walk in freezer.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. At expo area plastic spoons and forks not stored inverted.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front hostess stand at 0 ppm quaternary.
Jun 9, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed across from walk-in cooler, cooked potatoes (68F-102F - Hot Holding); corn (99F - Hot Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 1-2 hours. Items placed in walk-in cooler to cool.
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/ Observed Kevin Y. 5/30/2019.
Apr 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored next to unwashed lemons in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above precooked french fries in low boy cooler across from cook line. Manager removed and stored appropriately.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw fish in walk-in cooler. Manager removed and stored appropriately.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed calamari (56F - Cold Holding) in three compartment sink. Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Employee placed in cooler to rapid cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed across from walk-in cooler, cooked potatoes (68F-102F - Hot Holding); corn (99F - Hot Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 1-2 hours. Items placed in walk-in cooler to cool.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tag not marked with last date served.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
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/ Observed Kevin Y. 5/30/2019.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to portion fries in low boy cooler across from cook line. Manager removed bowl.
Stored food not covered. Observed bread stored uncovered on walk-in cooler. Employee covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari thawed in standing water at three compartment sink.
Mar 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 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. Chlorine 0ppm
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not date marked with last date served
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At bar, soda gun nozzle soiled with mold like substance
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at three compartment sink blocked either rice cooker.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired 10/6/2023
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, oyster boxes stored on floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In three compartment sink, sausage defrosted in standing water. Instructed operator to turn on faucet for running water when thawing.
Feb 8, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over cooked kind crab legs in Atosa reach in cooler on cook line. Employee placed shrimp on bottom. Observed raw shell eggs over hard boiled eggs in walk-in cooler. Operator placed eggs on lower shelf
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 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. Observed chlorine dishwasher 0 Ppm. Operator called technician at time of inspection and set up three compartment sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over cooked kind crab legs in Atosa reach in cooler on cook line. Employee placed shrimp on bottom. Observed raw shell eggs over hard boiled eggs in walk-in cooler. Operator placed eggs on lower shelf
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. observed Chicken wings 60F-62F@4:05pm cooling since 2:00 rechecked 55F @ 4:30 in deep covered container. Operator placed chicken wings in freezer to expedite cooling.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal cart blocking hand washing sink on cook line. Employee removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of honey mustard dressing on walk-in cooler floor.
Stored food not covered. Observed three containers of corn on the cob not covered in walk-in freezer. Operator covered.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean on cook line.
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked boiled eggs in the walk-in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at the mop sink by the dish machine.
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. Provided operator clean up poster.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator provided tags dated November 2022, January, March, and April 2023.
No chemical test kit provided when using quaternary sanitizer for wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink at the bar. Operator provided soap.
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.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on walk in cooler shelf with food to be served to the public. Operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Two employees cooking at cookline without hair restraints. Employees put on hats.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bowl of frozen fish thawing in standing water at the food prep sink. Operator turned on cold running water.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Wet wiping cloths stored on counter at the cookline. Operator placed in sanitizer solution.
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.