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RED CRAB JUICY SEAFOOD

4050 NW FEDERAL HWY, Jensen Beach FL 34957 · 772-444-3960

Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats186
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5319042
Grade history
JUL 24
MAR 25
JUN 25
DEC 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found At dry storage / mop sink area- approximately 5 small flying insects landing in single service articles and on walls.
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025052470Jun 30, 2025Aug 14, 2025$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed Raw shrimp stored over cooked shrimp at cook Observed raw scallops stored over cooked pasta and cooked shrimp at prep table Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked sausage at prep table
High priority/08A-14-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use spatula stored in standing water in small blue crock pot less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at 125F Operator turned water to 135F
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked lobster tails inside walk in cooler Operator stored properly
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ice buckets not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator stored properly
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes- educated operator employee washed hands properly.
High priority/12A-13-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects found At dry storage / mop sink area- approximately 5 small flying insects landing in single service articles and on walls.
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area counter- Lobster tails 70F- cold holding, cooked sausage 47-49F-cold holding, cooked noodles 45-50F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food left out on counter- food out of temperature for 45 minutes. At flip top cooler by cookline- crawfish 52F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food double panned- food out of temperature for 45 minutes- operator placed ice to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. At walk in freezer - container of raw meat stored on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment- at cookline- operator removed.
Basic/10-17-4/Warning
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shrimp over ready to eat shrimp at lowboy stainless reach in cooler on cook line, operator stored all items correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of fabuloso unlabeled at bar counter. Operator labeled items properly.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl as scoop with no handle inside bag of dry rice at back dry storage shelf. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets not inverted on prep roller cart kin kitchen.
Basic/24-05-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed pack of cigarettes on top of clean dish pit drying shelf. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding) flip top cooler. Not prepped or portioned. In unit over four hours.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding) flip top cooler. Not prepped or portioned. In unit over four hours.
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (111F -135F- Hot Holding) steam table end of cook line. In unit less than four hours. Steam table turned up higher. Potatoes overstocked. Stirred. Potatoes 135F
High priority/03B-01-6
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On rack next to rolling carts. Labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour dry storage
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cookline low boy cooked chicken wings stored under raw shrimp. Advised operator about proper food storage, operator moved chicken wings to different location in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At cook expo line, spray bottle with glass cleaner was on table. Advised operator about proper storage of chemicals. Operator removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed information to operator for the Big 6
Intermediate/11-07-5
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. At kitchen, no thermometer when inspection began. Operator provided thermometer.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 3, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vent at end of cook line
Basic/36-34-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on storage shelf
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4

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.