THE CRAB STOP SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL
1550 INDIAN RIVER DR, Sebastian FL 32958
Last inspected Sep 19, 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.
AUG 23
JAN 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
1 Live, small flying insects found flying in kitchen. 5 small flies at the outside bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023072138 | Oct 3, 2023 | Apr 15, 2024 | $200 |
| 4--2018058803 | Oct 2, 2018 | Dec 11, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Sep 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
1 Live, small flying insects found flying in kitchen. 5 small flies at the outside bar.
Heavy Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Stored French fries not covered in the chest freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris. Cook line
Sep 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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1 Live, small flying insects found flying in kitchen. 5 small flies at the outside bar.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
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 the time of inspection no documentation noted on temperatures to determine how long the food was in the danger zone. Steam cooler cooked shrimp (52F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (52F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken 66F cold hold. Walk in cooler cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); mahi (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); crab legs (47F - Cold Holding); raw shell oysters (50F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); corn on the cob (47F - Cold Holding) raw shell eggs ambient 50F cold hold
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. soup (112F - Hot Holding); lobster bisque (120F - Hot Holding) rechecked soups found at 165F
Can opener blade soiled.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in kitchen
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell oysters. Found
Fan covers in the walk in cooler heavily soiled with dust.
Heavy Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.
Stored French fries not covered in the chest freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris. Cook line
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab meat mix 52f cold holding. Cook had out of cooler. Just put back in. Started rapid chill in freezer Recheck 42f cold holding
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
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. Kelly and Lewell
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. Bowl and cup used to scoop rice and spices
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.
Food stored on floor. Frying oil
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle in rice
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table and walk in cooler and freezer doors
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 door reach in cooler
Stored food not covered. Crab legs walk in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing frozen fish in still water operator put in walk in cooler
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table Raw mahi 50f cold holding. Raw fish 50f cold holding. Cooked chicken wings 55f cold holding cooked shrimp 55f cold holding. Cooked potatoes 52f cold holding. Raw chicken 55f cold holding. Operator had in cooler for 2 hours. Put in freezer for rapid chill All foods back in temp from rapid chill in freezer. Advised operator to keep checking 2 units for temperature
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager showed up during inspection. Ellis Buckner 8-31-23
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. Jodie, Sidney and Dominic
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop flour
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.bar
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. Mahi vacuum seal not broken for thawing
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Light not functioning. 2 under hood fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under counter reach in cooler gaskets Walk in freezer gaskets 3 door reach in cooler
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 3 door reach in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked comminuted fish not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. 110f. Cook put back in fryer
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. 0 ppm. Bucket was empty changed 50ppm
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop salsa
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Light not functioning. Missing and burnt out hood fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing in still water. Educated still frozen
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Oct 3, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/ Norma, Emmett, Brandon,
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nicholas was promoted to manager "a few months ago"
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty Nicholas does not have a manager certificate
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Aug 7, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/ Norma, Emmett, Brandon,
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nicholas was promoted to manager "a few months ago"
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty Nicholas does not have a manager certificate
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Aug 4, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle at triple sink in dish area is hanging below flood rim of sink
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line cooked shrimp (71F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (71F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (73F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (79F - Cold Holding). Across from flat top. SEE STOP SALE IN reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers raw fish (57F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef (57F - Cold Holding); crabmeat (55F - Cold Holding); conch (56F - Cold Holding).
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/ Norma, Emmett, Brandon,
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nicholas was promoted to manager "a few months ago"
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty Nicholas does not have a manager certificate
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In marinara on cook line. In flour bins at dry storage. Operator moved
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water at 71F in flip top of reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded water
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door reach in cooler in bar area
Aug 3, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority9 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Pill bottle stored on shelf over make line. Operator moved
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle at triple sink in dish area is hanging below flood rim of sink
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line cooked shrimp (71F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (71F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (73F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (79F - Cold Holding). Across from flat top. SEE STOP SALE IN reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers raw fish (57F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef (57F - Cold Holding); crabmeat (55F - Cold Holding); conch (56F - Cold Holding).
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple in June
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
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/ Norma, Emmett, Brandon,
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nicholas was promoted to manager "a few months ago"
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Interior upper rear wall of ice bin for soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty Nicholas does not have a manager certificate
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled idntifying liquid contents
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Doors do not fully close under own weight
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In marinara on cook line. In flour bins at dry storage. Operator moved
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Bag of bread crumbs on the floor near stairs. Operator moved. Bucket of cooked potatoes on the floor in walk in cooler. Soda bib boxes stored on floor in closet between restrooms. Cases of food items stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Mints behind host stand
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water at 71F in flip top of reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease dripping from suppression lines over cook line. Surface area under bar mats at exterior bar are soiled. Shelves over cook line are soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door reach in cooler in bar area
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At entryway to outside bar
Aug 1, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority9 Intermediate10 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Pill bottle stored on shelf over make line. Operator moved
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray nozzle at triple sink in dish area is hanging below flood rim of sink
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line cooked shrimp (71F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (71F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (73F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (79F - Cold Holding). Across from flat top.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler on cook line cooked shrimp (71F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (71F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (73F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (79F - Cold Holding). Across from flat top. SEE STOP SALE IN reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers raw fish (57F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); raw beef (57F - Cold Holding); crabmeat (55F - Cold Holding); conch (56F - Cold Holding).
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple in June
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
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/ Norma, Emmett, Brandon,
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nicholas was promoted to manager "a few months ago"
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance. Interior upper rear wall of ice bin for soda machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty Nicholas does not have a manager certificate
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled idntifying liquid contents
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Doors do not fully close under own weight
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In marinara on cook line. In flour bins at dry storage. Operator moved
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Bag of bread crumbs on the floor near stairs. Operator moved. Bucket of cooked potatoes on the floor in walk in cooler. Soda bib boxes stored on floor in closet between restrooms. Cases of food items stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Mints behind host stand
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water at 71°F in flip top of reach in cooler on cook line. Operator discarded water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease dripping from suppression lines over cook line. Surface area under bar mats at exterior bar are soiled. Shelves over cook line are soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door reach in cooler in bar area
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At entryway to outside bar
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