ROCK N CRAB
871 VILLAGE BLVD STE #602B, West Palm Beach FL 33409 · 561-335-5419
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line Ice bath; milk (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, be8 g held on ice, not surrounding product level, for two hours, added ice.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026027267 | Feb 19, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | $1,800 |
| 2--2025033485 | Mar 14, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2024068323 | Sep 18, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched soiled garbage can and then touched clean containers use to store food. Employee washed hands
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Flip top cooler #1 Raw salmon over crab meat Flip top cooler #2 Raw shrimp over cooked pasta. Operator stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler #2 Overstocked container with opened Clams 46F cold holding. Sitting outside cooler a container with Cooked corn 47F cold holding. Per operator both products stored for approximately 1 hour and not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved corn to inside cooler and removed overstocked clams
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At 200ppm ++ chlorine. Operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Flip top cooler #2 cooked shrimp at 1:05pm (50F cooling) since 1 hour at 1:43pm same temperature. At the current cooling rate product will not cool to 41F within 6 hours, operator moved to walk in freezer
oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator provided
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled garbage can while repositioning and then handled clean equipment, clean utensils and prepared food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. At left side flip top; raw fish stored in top portion of make table over ready to eat crab cakes in bottom portion. Operator moved crab cakes to opposite side of reach in.
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. At Glass door reach in cooler; cheesecake (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Glass door reach in cooler; cheesecake (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. At cook line ice bath; milk (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held over ice for less than 1 hour, added ice.
Mar 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen from outside, put on gloves and began preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw shrimp while preparing/thawing and then handled cooked corn while preparing/cooling without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food storage containers and double prep sink and then placed to dry/store without sanitizing. Operator set up triple sink to chlorine 100ppm and properly sanitized.
Nonfood-grade plastic shopping bags used in direct contact with food (whole raw eel). Operator removed from non-food grade bag.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. At walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over bottled beer. Operator moved raw shell eggs.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line flip top cooler; raw fish stored over cooked shrimp. Operator moved cooked shrimp.
Oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator replaced tag.
Sep 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean plate and utensil to place cooked rice on plate for customer without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line left side flip top cooler; raw fish stored over bread. Operator moved bread to different 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. At Cook line right side flip top; cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held overfilled above product line in make top overnight. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Cook line right side flip top; cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held overfilled above product line in make top overnight. See Stop Sale. At Expo line glass door reach in cooler; coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in bottom portion of cooler, multiple lined shelves blocking airflow,for less than 2 hours, moved to top shelf next to cheesecake,
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator changed sanitizer dispensing container, primed machine, retested at chlorine 100ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At cook line upright reach in freezer; opened bag of raw chicken stored over opened box of raw shrimp. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line Ice bath; milk (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, be8 g held on ice, not surrounding product level, for two hours, added ice.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. At walk-in cooler; container of raw in shell oysters with no tag. Operator stated tag removed and placed with tags held for 90 days, returned tag to container.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At bar hand wash sink; no hot or cold running water provided. Operator stated water turned off due to leaking pipe, turned on water, hot and cold running water provided.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar; hand wash sink used to store bar mats. Operator removed.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Dishwasher (Temperature 160F). Operator stated no measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap.
Sep 26, 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
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At ice machine by beer walk-in; 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. At rice storage container; measuring cup with no handle used to dispense. Operator removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cook line right side flip top cooler; standing water in bottom.
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