MR & MRS CRAB
23886 US HWY 19 N, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-754-8769
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
MAY 24
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food ( potatoes and corn ) identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. The cook added time mark to food
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Container of silverware stored under paper towel dispenser at hand wash station at front line exposed to splash. Manager relocated silverware
Food ( containers of margarine ) stored on floor under cooking equipment. Employee relocated containers
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Manager received part for light fixture and to install the day
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food ( garlic and oil) identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking Reviewed with manager. Manager placed time marking on container
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - nozzles soiled at beverage station in the kitchen front line area. -Interior of soda gun soiled with slime, located at bar area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled located on shelf inside employee restroom. Manager labeled spray bottle
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in kitchen
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in food storage area in back kitchen area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf next to container of honey in back food prep area. Manager relocated employee drink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back hallway area
Stored food ( containers of sausage ) not covered in walk in cooler. Manager covered food
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food ( raw shrimp) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( fully cooked seafood ) in reach in cooler opposite fryers. The cook rearranged food
Time/temperature control for safety food ( potatoes and corn ) identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. The cook added time mark to food
Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days. Reviewed with manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dining area. Manager labeled spray bottles
Oysters removed from original container for long-term storage in walk in cooler. The cook placed the tag with the container oysters. Explained to the cook the handling of oyster tags. Emailed to manager and reviewed Shellfish Tag Guidance handout DBPR HR 5022-106
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to dish machine
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Stored food not covered. Sausage and crab legs in walk-in freezer, staff covered
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 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.0 ppm chlorine - manager primed machine - recheck 100 ppm chlorine
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200 + chlorine at cook line - manager changed solution - recheck 100 ppm chlorine
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cook line - manager relocated drinks
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser at bar - manager moved unwrapped straws behind bar
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.