MR & MRS CRAB
6798 CROSSWINDS DR N, Saint Petersburg FL 33710 · 239-297-9957
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Condensation is running over soiled areas into the ice.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 17 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink behind bar (Quaternary 0ppm), operator added sanitize tablets and retested at 200PPM.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shrimp and lobsters over cooked mussels and boiled eggs in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw meats to store below ready to eat foods
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Condensation is running over soiled areas into the ice.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm) operator diluted and retested at 200PPM.
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method. -corn and potatoes stored to cool in walk in cooler at high temperatures stacked and covered. Operator unstaffed and uncovered for proper cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda gun nozzle behind bar soiled with debris Operator cleaned and sanitized
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee restroom. Operator put out paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink in employee restroom. Operator put out 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. Line cook Martin is lacking proof of Food Handler training.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Last names missing on multiple certificates. We were able to get last names for the employees on duty but not all.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Condensation is running over soiled areas into the ice. Issued Stop Sale.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Clean buckets and trays used for food stored in front of hand wash sink exposed to splash. Operator moved items to other side of splash guard.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in reach in beer cooler behind bar. 1 dead roach in employee restroom. Operator removed and cleaned areas.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Earbud style headphone on clean dish rack. Operator removed and sanitized rack.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Standing water on floor at end of cookline near dish pit
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -Ice machine interior soiled with debris, slime, moldlike substances. I observed condensation accumulate over the soiled areas and drip onto ice. Stop Sale issued.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at end of cookline near steam table.
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority9 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw beef stored above boiled eggs and sauce in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken below ready to eat food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw squid (74F - Cold Holding, retemped at 64F) Raw squid was improperly thawed under running water until it reached 74F. Operator put squid in cooler to cool. Discussed proper thawing methods with operator.
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. Operator says potatoes and corn were cooked at 12:30. Operator time marked.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Container of raw pre-shucked oysters does not have a proper label. See stop sale. -raw oysters on the half shell in reach in cooler at end of cook line have no tag. Operator was able to determine which box they came from and labeled them.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method. Large dense quantities of chicken wings, boiled eggs and snow crab legs were cooling covered in walk in cooler. I explained to operator that cooling foods should be left uncovered and put in shallow pans. Operator uncovered foods to allow for proper cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind bar being used as ware wash sink with dishwashing attachment inside. Operator removed attachment from sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink behind bar. Operator put soap out.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment uses Time as a Public Health Control for butter, wings, cooked corn and cooked potatoes. Their Time as a Public Health Control paperwork was not filled out. I helped operator fill it out and explained proper procedures.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed operator adding dates to tags to try to produce tags dated within last 90 days, some had harvest and packed dates covered with ink.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee training cards do not have employees' last names.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand wash sink near dish pit has hot water turned off to it due to hot water valve being stuck on otherwise.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -net used to line rice cooker. Operator said they hand wash it. I discussed with operator that rice nets may be used, but are single-use items because they are not smooth and easily cleanable. Operator removed net.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink near dish pit has hot water turned off to it due to hot water valve being stuck on otherwise.
Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Squid thawing under running water temped at 74F. Operator moved squid to cooler.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 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. 0PPM, staff primed system and reran DM at 50 PPM.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings on cook line being held at room temperature. (54F - Cold Holding) Staff moved to cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. In reach in cooler shucked oysters with no tag.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on storage rack stained.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Items in dry storage wet nesting.
Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Establish recently received delivery, staff not busy but not actively taking food boxes up off floor.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit- reach in cooler at end of cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in reach in cooler on cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster behind bar.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. 0ppm, chlorine bucket empty, staff replaced and primmed system, 50ppm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at entrance to kitchen blocked by metal buckets. Cleaning supplies in hand sink of employee restroom, removed.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink in employee restroom no hot water, valve turned off, manager turned valve on
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Nov 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked potatoes (80F - Cooling); cooked corn (80F - Cooling). Manager placed items in walk-in cooler.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Nov 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (75F - Cold Holding) on cook line. Employee placed milk on ice bath. shrimp (44F - Cold Holding) wings (46F - Cold Holding); potatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked potatoes (80F - Cooling); cooked corn (80F - Cooling). Manager placed items in walk-in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in employee bathroom. Manager placed paper towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in employees bathroom. Manager placed soap.
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed current license 2-1-25
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powered substance not labeled. Employee labeled salt.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags dated with the date opened, not last date items was sold. Inspector discussed proper procedures with management.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Oyster tags removed from original open case in freezer. Inspector discussed proper procedures with management.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at bar has food debris. Manager removed items in sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl in fries. Employee removed bowl
Dec 13, 2023Inspection 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 or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw lobster tails over onion rings and bread sticks in walk-in freezer
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags dated with date the batch was opened, not the date the last item was sold, discussed proper procedures with operator
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. IQF oysters separated into multiple containers, tag removed from original box in freezer
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl in French fries in chest freezer
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal bowls on storage racks
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Entrance to cook line
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At 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.