MR & MRS CRAB JUICY SEAFOOD
15412 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 239-297-9957
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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 for management
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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. 1 safe staff certification expired as of 2-1-2026. 3 safe staff cards were missing date of births.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and mussels stored over cooked crab and crawfish in reach in cooler. Manager moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook make line: hard boiled eggs (46F - Cold Holding) miniature place ice on product for rapid cooling. Re temped at 35f
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice on hand sink in server station. Manager educated employee.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Steamed oyster cooked Medium, no disclosure present on menu.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For cooked corn, cooked potatoes, fries and wings on cook line. Emailed paperwork to manager
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. 1 safe staff certification expired as of 2-1-2026. 3 safe staff cards were missing date of births.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed open can of oyster sauce and 3 closed cans on dry storage shelf next to chili sauce and marinara for customer use. Manager moved
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic to go containers being reused for raw shrimp and Cooked sausage.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sani bucket on expo line tested at 10ppm. Manager remade and tested at 50ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour in dry storage not labeled. Manager labeled
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags from November 2025 and after not kept form90 days.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw headless shrimp 44F at 3:38pm stored in front line Reach in cooler from Walk in cooler at 11:30am, raw fish 45F at 3:38pm stored in front line Reach in cooler from Walk in cooler at 11:30am, raw chicken 47F at 3:38pm stored in front line Reach in cooler from Walk in cooler at 11:30am, raw calamari 47F at 3:38pm stored in front line Reach in cooler from Walk in cooler at 11:30am
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw headless shrimp 44F at 3:38pm stored in front line Reach in cooler from Walk in cooler at 11:30am, raw fish 45F at 3:38pm stored in front line Reach in cooler from Walk in cooler at 11:30am, raw chicken 47F at 3:38pm stored in front line Reach in cooler from Walk in cooler at 11:30am, raw calamari 47F at 3:38pm stored in front line Reach in cooler from Walk in cooler at 11:30am
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun at bar area soiled.
Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags from November 2025 and after not kept form90 days.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Located at the back of front line Reach in cooler. Operator moved thermometer to front of Reach in cooler during time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located adjacent to ice machine. Employee posted sign during time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer tested at over 200ppm. Operator readjusted chlorine sanitizer to 50ppm.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not in chronological order. Tags from November, April, and January.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in front line Reach in cooler not dated. Employee added date to milk during time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun soiled at bar area.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cutting board of front line cook Reach in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at 4 Employee handwash sink in kitchen area. Operator posted signs to all sinks during time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Some gaskets in Reach in cooler at bar area are cracked/torn. One glass door for bar Reach in cooler cracked.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 3 electric scooters inside dry storage area in back kitchen. Employees removed scooters from premises during time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Hunts tomato ketchup 7 pounds 2 oz
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp stored over unwashed potato in Walk in cooler. Operator rearranged potatoes during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored with tofu bin in Walk in cooler. Operator segregated personal items during time of inspection
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in woman's bathroom. Operator placed sign during time of inspection.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid during time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink bar above 200 ppm management remade to 200 ppm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container for silverware stored over the hand washing sink. Employee removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bikes stored by single service storage
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee moved to bucket.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 10 ppm management remade to 100 ppm
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 for management
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooling eggs with plastic wrap over pan. Manager removed plastic wrap.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice was dumped inside hand washing sink.
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