RED CRAB RESTAURANT

Name: RED CRAB RESTAURANT
Address: 33009 S DIXIE HWY, FLORIDA CITY, FL, 33034, US
Rating: 70

33009 S DIXIE HWY, FLORIDA CITY, FL 33034

License #2330761

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70 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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RED CRAB RESTAURANT in FLORIDA CITY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 70 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 18, 2025. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 69 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 67 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on November 18, 2025 shows 15 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 11 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor throughout the kitchen soiled. Observed floor under Cook line equipments soiled.
[36-08-4] At time of callback inspection still observed cove molding at wash sink next to the dishwasher soiled
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing above walk in cooler.
[35A-09-4] 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.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler near walk in cooler.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet in disrepair at the tree compartment sink.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[22-08-4] 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.
[14-11-5] 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.
[01C-03-4] During callback inspection still observed oyster tags not marked with last date serve.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored at preparation table.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler throughout the preparation line.
[22-16-4] At time of callback inspection still observed gaskets at reach in cooler located in the kitchen at prep line soiled.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. Employee marked tags.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler near walk in cooler.
[36-34-5] 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.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield missing above walk in cooler.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1, 2025.
[22-08-4] 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.
[36-27-5] 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.
[36-08-4] Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed cove molding at wall by the dishwashing machine soiled.
[14-11-5] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored at preparation table.
[35A-09-4] 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.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet in disrepair at the tree compartment sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[21-08-4] 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.
[24-07-4] Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking from pipe under the tree compartment sink.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 live small flying insects flying in the kitchen.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored in a manner to dry.
[53A-14-4] 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.
[10-05-5] 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.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding Observed at reach in cooler located at the kitchen line in disrepair.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler located in the kitchen at prep line soiled.
[01B-13-4] 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.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents soiled at walk in cooler.
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from the ice machine.
[14-25-5] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[14-11-5] 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.
[12B-14-4] Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed 2 bottles of Gatorade stored inside ice machine. Operator discarded the ice.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed floor throughout no soap provided at handwash sink located at bar area.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in the ladys bathroom.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor throughout the kitchen soiled. Observed floor throughout the kitchen not clean.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed selves at walk in cooler soiled.
[11-07-5] 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.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed sponge used as cove molding at wash sink next to the dishwasher soiled.
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed worn tin foil use for shelf at walk in cooler torn.
[12A-07-5] 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.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink located at bar area.
[14-74-7] 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.
[36-08-4] 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.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at reach in cooler located next to walk in cooler.
[01C-03-4] oyster tags not marked with last date served. Coached employees.
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed wall by reach in cooler with grease.

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