RED CRAB MELBOURNE
425 E EAU GALLIE BLVD, Melbourne FL 32937 · 321-425-2000
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
JUL 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 10 small flying insects in dish pit area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025065480 | Sep 3, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | $400 |
| 4--2022016011 | Mar 18, 2022 | Apr 26, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw oysters in walk in cooler. Manager relocated chicken to bottom shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles hanging on hand sink in bar. Employee removed chemicals.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee maker part in bar hand sink, removed by employee.
Mop sink outside back door has standing water/or very slowly draining.
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Accumulation of heavy debris inside warewashing machine.
Floor drain under ware washing soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container with raw fish on back cook line cooler corner is broken.
Walk-in freezer door gasket torn/in disrepair. Ice build up around door.
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager had employee put on hat.
Sep 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
High grass/weeds surrounding building. Around back side of building.
Sep 3, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 10 small flying insects in dish pit area
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 2 droppings in hand sink next to storage racks rights inside kitchen. 70 under stainless racks 10 inside cardboard box on shelf 4 on top of paper towel box 6 behind soda station 20 under grill cook line 22 droppings under triple sink prep area by back door
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer blender extremely soiled. Toaster oven heavily soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel pad stored in hand wash sink on cook line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel in kitchen hand sink. Operator refilled.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 3 door cooler on cook line has personal items mixed in with items for the public.
High grass/weeds surrounding building. Around back side of building.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line is heavily soiled
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw calamari in walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paperbtowels at handwashing sink by dish pit area
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 on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled
High grass/weeds surrounding building. Vines growing on side of building out back
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Drain at 3cs clogged. Water overflowing onto floor. Employee cleaned drain
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 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 oysters on serving tray stored over boiled eggs in walk in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Old oranges and lemons in bar hand sink.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine is soiled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave exterior is soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. 3rd walk in cooler not working. Service has been requested for it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on back line have grease build up
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in dirty water
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on right side cook line by back door.
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. 3 bottles of prescription medication stored on shelf with restaurant items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in bar area is heavily soiled with black mold like substance.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handwash sink in kitchen next to cook line. No paper towels at sink by back door end of cookline. No paper towels at sink by server area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Milk in cooler with restaurant food.
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cookline has heavy food debris build up
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Handwash sign at handsink in bar area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink by back door does not properly drain.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Silver extinguisher in recharge area.located by back door on cookline.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 3x 0 ppm, manager called for service technician came during inspection and fixed it.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sausage prepared yesterday not date marked.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Blue liquid in spray bottle not labeled.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink near storage area
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.
Bathroom facility not clean. Ladies bathroom doors are soiled with dirt.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Monster drink on prep table
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer has food stored in floor
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen are soiled.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher next to grill area in recharge.
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.