MR AND MRS CRAB SEAFOOD SANFORD INC
1000 WP BALL BLVD, Sanford FL 32771 · 407-732-4006
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -dead flying insects in control device over soda bags-in-boxes
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found -1 live, small flying insect over drink station
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -open bags of raw oysters and raw scallops stored over fries in white chest freezer, operator relocated raw items
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -glass door reach-in cooler: cooked crab 50F -cooked corn 67F, per operator less than 2 hours stored on prep table, operator relocated to reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -plastic bowl stored in flour container -plastic soufflé cup stored in Cajun seasoning container, operator removed
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Ceiling tiles displaced over ice machine.
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Light not functioning. -over handwash sink at entrance to the kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment, operator states professional cleaning is scheduled -walk-in cooler green shelves -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris
Dec 10, 2025□ 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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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -double glass door reach-in cooler
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate10 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. -tested 2x 0ppm, operator changed sanitizer bucket and primed sanitizer line, retested 0ppm
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Quaternary Ammonia exceeding 400ppm, operator diluted with water, retested 300ppm
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. -dead flying insects in control device over soda bags-in-boxes
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. -employee bathroom in rear of kitchen, operator closed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -stainless steel bowls on shelf, operator reorganized
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -discarded wooden pallets
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -exterior of microwave soiled, employee cleaned
Open dumpster lids.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -double glass door reach-in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe behind dishwasher leaking while in operation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -fresh cut garlic 65F, per operator stored on prep table less than 2 hours, operator placed on ice bath to rapidly cool, rechecked 30 minutes later 54F
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in fries, operator removed
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink next to entrance to walk-in cooler, employee installed waste receptacle
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of food debris
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -double glass door reach-in cooler
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 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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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - ladies room
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - near dishmachine, back prep sink, ice machine
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - walk in cooler
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate16 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. - tested 0 ppm, operator changed sanitizer bucket and primed, retested 50ppm
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. - cook touched hat, then continued to handle clean equipment without changing gloves and washing hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - snow crab legs 50F, crawfish 49F, less than 1 hour in glass door cooler at cookline; retested 1 hour later snow crab legs 47F and crawfish 46F -raw oysters 70F stored in pot of standing water on prep table, per operator stored less than 30 minutes, operator relocated to reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spry bottle containing glass cleaner stored by single service items under steam well
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soda gun in bar
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - employee restroom
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - ladies room
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Dead roaches on premises. - 1 on the floor under shelf near dishmachine
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - open beverage container in expediting area
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook wearing a watch
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - near dishmachine, back prep sink, ice machine
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - walk in cooler
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. - fries
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. - over chest freezer by walk in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - handsink by back door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, residue or dust. - exterior of microwave - walk in cooler fan covers - walk in cooler shelves
Open dumpster lid. Cardboard receptacle.
Sanitizer spray bottle not labeled.
Silverware dried with a towel/cloth.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - prep cooler at cookline
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. - drill in table in expediting area
Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed. - mussels, 55F;
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. -bottles of tylenol and advil stored on shelf above prep table, operator relocated
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -double glass door reach-in cooler: raw shrimp stored over cooked crab, employee reorganized reach-in cooler -walk-in cooler: raw shrimp stored above jugs of liquid margarine, employee reorganized walk-in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -glass cleaner spray bottle on lower shelf lacking label, operator labeled
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on shelf in dishwashing area, operator separated
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -sausage container cracked, employee removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -fruit tongs stored in soda water on bar, employee discarded soda water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris, employee cleaned
Stored food not covered. -lemons and limes on bar, lid open, operator closed lid
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -wet wiping cloth stored on shelf in front of wok
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in French fries in freezer
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -kitchen storeroom
Nov 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 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. 10 ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bin of French fries in freezer chest stored under raw breaded shrimp.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese caked opened 24 hours ago, not date-marked In cook line makeline unit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar cutting board soiled with food debris. -bar soda gun holster soiled with food debris.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at bar handwash sink.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Forks and knives stored upright, at bar area.
Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Freezer gasket soiled with grime.
Walk in freezer tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
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.