MR & MRS CRAB BRANDON
2042 BADLANDS DR, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-654-8999
Last inspected May 28, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
MAR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on prep table. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water hose attached to hand sink in dish area. Operator removed hose.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on work top cooler on cookline
Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer for fish.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Oct 8, 2025□ 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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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in freezer door on cookline.
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 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. Tested at 0ppm.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wet towels in hand sink at bar. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean dish rack. Operator separated to dry.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in freezer door on cookline.
Food stored on floor. Buckets of soy sauce. Operator placed on shelf
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in bulk seasoning. Operator placed correctly.
Jun 11, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Hand sink to right side of hood system removed. Additional self vented fryer installed. And placed in front of where had sink was located. Had sink in server station reassigned to dump sink and hand sink installed to right side. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Apr 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Hand sink to right side of hood system removed. Additional self vented fryer installed. And placed in front of where had sink was located. Had sink in server station reassigned to dump sink and hand sink installed to right side. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Apr 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish stored over potatoes in walk in cooler
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on prep table. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area.
Hand sink to right side of hood system removed. Additional self vented fryer installed. And placed in front of where had sink was located. Had sink in server station reassigned to dump sink and hand sink installed to right side. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Server had rack of silverware on hand sink in server station. Cook line hand sink fully blocked by carts and fan. Manager removed
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed wall connections and verified previous plans had hand sink. Hand sink was removed and portable fryer installed in front of it.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to manager
Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead roaches on cook line
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked crab. Raw calamari over Mac n cheese in reach in cooler. Manager moved
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. For both hoses
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At har right bar sink. Manager refilled
No soap provided at handwash sink. At far right bar sink.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For cooked corn and potatoes. Emailed to manager
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not pulling water, current service order in and operator is washing rinsing and sanitizing in three compartment sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By mop sink, cook line, and beer cooler broken
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Around fan covers, and door frame
Light not functioning. Over three compartment sink
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Shield missing over three compartment sink
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed in three compartment sink
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used to scoop bulk seasonings on cookline
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back screen door
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.