MR Q CRAB HOUSE
2321 N SR 7, Hollywood FL 33021 · 7862857874
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best 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. Email operator procedures.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025010267 | Dec 13, 2024 | Mar 13, 2025 | $360 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on right fliptop unit soiled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At far hand sink at back of kitchen. Employee refilled soap bottle.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In upright reach in freezer by kitchen entrance, portioned gumbo missing date marked made. Per employee, gumbo made 3 days ago. Employee added labels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup on wall in ice machine bin.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank by soda box rack not secured.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard in shelving cabinets just inside entrance to kitchen. Boxed non Food Contact items on shelves.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing on wall at entrance to kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator arrived with printed copy of current license.
Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezers lids in main kitchen damaged/corroded through.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between fliptop units in kitchen. Employee removed knife.
Stored food not covered. Trays of raw oysters in walk in cooler not covered. Employee wrapped.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature. Employee placed under running water.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Tray of plastic cutlery at counter with handles not presented properly. Employee washed hands and rearranged for proper presentation.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled above chest freezers in kitchen.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Krab Rangoon stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bag in glass slide top reach in freezer and 2 door stainless reach in freezer. Operator moved to food grade bags
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters stored on top of bucket of ready to sauce in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at kitchen chest freeezers
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on cook line. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized, stored on cutting board
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Light not functioning. Observed 3 of 4 lights in hood system not functioning
Stored food not covered. Raw lobster, cooked crab stored in chest freezers not covered. Operator covered
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shrimp stored above unwashed onions, potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (90F - Hot Holding) left over from reheated batch being held at room temperature for less than 1 hour. Operator moved to walk in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand wash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by drink debris in sink. Discussed with operator
Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer calibrated at 50F. Operator ordered new thermometer at time of inspection
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at glass slide top reach in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Dec 13, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In SABA reach in freezer by back door, bag of raw marinated chicken on shelf above packs of imitation crab meat not in original case and whole muscle raw pork above open case of wonton wrappers and bagged vegetables. Employee began to rearrange items to properly separate.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Oct 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In SABA reach in freezer by back door, bag of raw marinated chicken on shelf above packs of imitation crab meat not in original case and whole muscle raw pork above open case of wonton wrappers and bagged vegetables. Employee began to rearrange items to properly separate.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In kitchen right fliptop lower cooler, containers of raw cut fish above trays of raw shucked ready to eat oysters. Employee inverted for proper separation.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher and empty storage contained in hand sink at front counter. Employee removed items from sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on top of canned goods on dry storage shelf. Employee removed phone.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At triple sink in kitchen, bags of frozen shrimp and whole muscle beef thawing at room temperature. Employee placed both under running water to properly thaw.
Apr 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored over unwashed vegetables and lime in walk-in cooler.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - walk-in cooler Observed milk (62F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (64F - Cold Holding); sausage (64F - Cold Holding), egg roll filling (72F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Walk-in cooler ambient temperature 62F. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - walk-in cooler Observed milk (62F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (64F - Cold Holding); sausage (64F - Cold Holding), egg roll filling (72F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Walk-in cooler ambient temperature 62F. See stop sale.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - Observed Can Qiu exoired 3/6/2024.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on floor in dry storage area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - observed cigar stored on prep table next to kitchen entrance door. - observed employee cell phone on prep table.
Stored food not covered. Observed spaghetti stored uncovered in low boy cooler across from cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed across from walk-in cooler.
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lobster tails over butter in walk-in cooler. Observed raw shell eggs over bread in walk-in cooler.
Shell eggs not immediately placed in refrigeration maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less upon receipt. Observed eggs siting on cook line shelf per operator held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator voluntary discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler mussels (49F - Cold Holding); clams (55F - Cold Holding) per operator held less than two hours. Operator placed ice on products.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open package of smoked sausage per operator opened more than 24 hours.
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. Email operator procedures.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blender and sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink at the front counter. Operator removed items.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in all reach-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf were flour and rice stored soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust
Two plastic containers of frying oil stored on floor.
Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
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.