RED CRAB RESTAURANT
33009 S DIXIE HWY, Florida City FL 33034
Last inspected Nov 18, 2025 · 10 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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JAN 25
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NOV 25
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 27 live insects crawling inside flour bin at dry storage across walk in cooler. Manager discarded flour and washed, rinse and sanitized bin.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Nov 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
oyster tags not marked with last date served. Coached employees.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed cove molding at wash sink next to the dishwasher soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler located in the kitchen at prep line soiled.
Nov 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 27 live insects crawling inside flour bin at dry storage across walk in cooler. Manager discarded flour and washed, rinse and sanitized bin.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mussels (44F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); fresh garlic with oil (57F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near the three compartment sink. as per cook for less than 2 hours. Cook placed products in ice bath.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. Employee marked tags.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled at walk in cooler. Observed ceiling vents in the back kitchen soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine next to the three compartment sink in disrepair. Observed middle reach in cooler at cook line in disrepair. Observed gaskets at walk in cooler torn.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed cove molding at wall by the dishwashing machine soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor throughout the kitchen soiled. Observed floor under Cook line equipments soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of bread warmer soiled with old food debris at prep table near coffee machine.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing above walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler near walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler throughout the preparation line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at hansdwash sink across walk in cooler. Observed wall soiled by reach in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet in disrepair at the tree compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored at preparation table.
Aug 7, 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 Intermediate6 Basic
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oyster tags not marked with last date served. Coached employees.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed floor throughout at reach in cooler at prep line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at located in the kitchen at prep line in disrepair. Observed several TCS products out of temperature at reach in cooler at cook line.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed cove molding at wash sink next to the dishwasher soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler located in the kitchen at prep line soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at reach in cooler located next to walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed selves at walk in cooler soiled.
Jul 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 31 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate21 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed chef failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil stored in water at 79 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator replace with new water.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live small flying insects flying in the kitchen.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed 2 bottles of Gatorade stored inside ice machine. Operator discarded the ice. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon with keep frozen label on the package stored in reach in cooler. Coached operator on proper storing procedure.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fresh garlic and oil (74F- cold holding ) at room temperature at cook line. As per cook, product out at room temperature for 3 hours. Chef placed product in ice bath. Second temperature taken, 43F. Observed Raw fish (62F-Cold holding), Cooked potatoes (46-Cold holding), Alfredo (67F-cold holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per cook, for 3 hours. Cook submerged containers in ice.
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. Coached employees.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink located at bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed floor throughout no soap provided at handwash sink located at bar area.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of how to calibrate prove thermometer.
oyster tags not marked with last date served. Coached employees.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled at walk in cooler.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed floor throughout at reach in cooler at prep line.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed sponge used as cove molding at wash sink next to the dishwasher soiled.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in the lady's bathroom.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed 2 bottles of Gatorade stored inside ice machine. Operator discarded the ice.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at located in the kitchen at prep line in disrepair. Observed several TCS products out of temperature at reach in cooler at cook line.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed at walk in cooler shelf located next to walk in freezer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed cove molding at wash sink next to the dishwasher soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor throughout the kitchen soiled. Observed floor throughout the kitchen not clean.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed wall by reach in cooler with grease.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding Observed at reach in cooler located at the kitchen line in disrepair.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler located in the kitchen at prep line soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at reach in cooler located next to walk in cooler.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed worn tin foil use for shelf at walk in cooler torn.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed selves at walk in cooler soiled.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from the ice machine.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking from pipe under the tree compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored in a manner to dry.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 150ppm) at cook line. Person in charge replenished solution with quaternary ammonium. Final reading 200ppm.
Jun 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (66 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler across from fryers. As per employee shrimp were placed less than 1 hour ago. Employee moved shrimp to walk in cooler. Also observed rice (55 F - cold holding)as per employee rice was cooked yesterday. Stop sale was issued.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer was +/- 400 ppm. Employee discarded it and fix solution to 100 ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed several food inside the walk in cooler not date marked. As per cook food was cooked yesterday morning. Employee date marked the food.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 lights missing shields in the preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler across from the fryers.
Stored food not covered. Observed food not covered inside the reach in freezer. Employee covered the food.
Mar 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Jan 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test.
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. Operator was not able to provided any training.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a paint brush use for the butter. Operator discarded it.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed light shield with accumulated grease.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and keys stored above ingredients. Employee removed it.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle. Employee removed them.
Light not functioning. Observed at the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed oyster inside the walk in cooler not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside the walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking in hand wash sink at the back area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not labeled.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mussel (48 F); clams (46F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the front line. As per employee food were placed less than 1 hr ago. Employee placed ice on top to bring temperature down.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a watch and a cell phone stored above preparation table. Employee removed them.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs stored on oven door handle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop handle touching the flour. Employee removed it.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a scoop inside standing water at 73° F. Employee removed the water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters very soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.observed mop inside the bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with flour not identified.
Nov 2, 2023□ 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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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. Observed employee handled soiled utensils to the dishwasher and returned to work without washing her hands. Operator was coached to train employees to hand wash after handling dirty utensils.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed more than 20 live weevils inside a container with seasoning species. Stop sale issue.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (47 F - Cold Holding); potatoes (47 F - Cold Holding) at the preparation table. As per operator food was placed around 1 hour ago. Operator placed food inside the reach in cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed establishment tags not marked with last date served.
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.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator was advised to keep tags for 90 days.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche is not identified as raw in the menu.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the sugar. Operator removed it.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator was coached to open all ROP packages before thawing.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored on the oven door handle. Employee removed them.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching the flour. Operator removed it.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet towel under a red cutting board at the preparation area. Operator removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the preparation area. Operator cleaned them.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed a container with spoon not inverted. Operator inverted them.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at the reach in cooler in front of the grill.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. Operator removed it.
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