YUMMY CRAB
300 FRONT ST 2 FL, Key West FL 33040 · 6463469121
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 5 visits since April 2024
APR 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster (50F - Cold Holding); snow crab legs (51F - Cold Holding) Inside walk in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hrs.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 18 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken wings stored inside thank you bags inside white chest freezer by walk in freezer. Observed king crab legs stored inside thank you bags inside walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over cooked potatoes at reach in cooler. Employee stored properly.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk container not labeled at reach in cooler across cook line.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a lid container stored inside hand sink bar area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink bar area. Employee provided.
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. Observed employee training expired for Marcos Medina and Jose Isa Isa.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed squeeze bottle with soap not labeled at three compartment sink.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored inside spicy sauce.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty By kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored on top of prep table server stations. Employee removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor by dry rack storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed white chest freezer by walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across cook line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. By cook line.
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over corn inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator properly arranged.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster (50F - Cold Holding); snow crab legs (51F - Cold Holding) Inside walk in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hrs.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (129F - Hot Holding); potatoes (130F - Hot Holding) inside steam table at prep area. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator turned up the heat for reheat.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Across bar. Operator diluted with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm).
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand sink. Operator removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to ice machine. Operator provided the soap.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the warewashing handwashing sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at the server station, operator removed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm).
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling//vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken directly inside three compartment sink. Observed operator stored inside plastic container under running water.
Apr 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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