DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CHILI CRAB

1198 North Dixie Highway
Boca Raton, Florida, 33432
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8886836

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked chicken bottom reach in cooler on cook line Removed Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs (54F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler. In unit over four hours
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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. duck (55F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Raw shell eggs (54F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler. In unit over four hours
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. duck (55F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. ribs (54F - Cooling) at 12:30 pm to 54F at 12:50 pm since 10:30am in walk in cooler. Item covered. Walk in cooler not maintaining proper temperature. Items moved to walk in freezer. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within 6 hours **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine

Inspection Date: 9/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8886420

  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under triple sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8740775

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach under prep table in kitchen near dish machine Two dead on floor outside walk in cooler in kitchen Operator removed and cleaned areas Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At ice machine and back door in kitchen Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor in walk in cooler Food boxes on floor walk in freezer Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelving unclean Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under triple sink Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornstarch and sugar Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Set up triple sink chlorine 100 ppm **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Chef observed coming into kitchen from outside and immediately began cooking duck. Hands not washed. Educated employees on site. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Two live roaches on dish machine in back kitchen at prep and dish wash area One live roach on prep table in back kitchen at Triple sink Operator killed roaches and cleaned and sanitized areas. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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. duck (49F - Cold Holding); ribs (47F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding)in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. duck (49F - Cold Holding); ribs (47F - Cold Holding); pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding)in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food containers in hand sink on cook line Removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 12/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8576714

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent on wall across from ice machine Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor outside walk in cooler of kitchen One dead roach under triple sink removed Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions vegetable's broccoli on floor in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Several Food items in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On cook line Corrected On-Site
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Eye drops stored on prep table across from cook line In Kitchen Removed Corrected On-Site
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in standing unclean water Removed Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to dish washer
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser spray bottle in kitchen next to oven Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8527020

  • 16-55-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Four live roaches on top of dish wash machine in kitchen. One live roach on cutting board at triple sink in kitchen. Cutting board washed and sanitized. Killed and removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: One live roach on triple sink in kitchen Six live roaches on wall above dish machine in kitchen **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8528348

  • 16-55-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8449070

  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. At beverage counter in Kitchen with clean equipment and food storage.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer at end of cook line
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour sugar cornstarch
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Four live roaches on top of dish wash machine in kitchen. One live roach on cutting board at triple sink in kitchen. Cutting board washed and sanitized. Killed and removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams. See stop sale.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink outside walk in cooler
  • 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams. See stop sale.

Inspection Date: 7/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8362330

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs were stored over prepared sauces. The eggs were moved to a lower shelf to be properly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint