Q'S CRACKIN' CRAB

Q'S CRACKIN' CRAB has 8 health inspections on file for its COCOA BEACH location, with an overall rating of 3.3/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

5240 N ATLANTIC AVE STE 100

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/28/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13512390

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Top of reach-in freezers are rusted and deteriorating
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In triple sink area
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Anthony expired 1/26/22

9/4/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10921748

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in cooler
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled Repeat Violation
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 200+ppm remade to 100ppm Corrected On-Site

1/24/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10763807

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/22/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8870027

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in storage area are soiled. Operator began cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in corner of front counter has a leaking pipe
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers stored with food contact surfaces facing upwards. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 41 live flying insects in storage areas. Operator killed 35 **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line. Operator stocked Corrected On-Site

8/23/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8733100

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of Togo cups stored on the floor in dry storage room Repeat Violation
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Walls behind equipment soiled. Operator began cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects in kitchen
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler raw shrimp (63F - Cold Holding); raw fish (62F - Cold Holding)
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rim surrounding working area of reach in cooler on cook line is soiled. Operator cleaned Cutting board on make line is stained **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink on cook line Corrected On-Site

1/26/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8494493

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice inside of main reach in cooler on make line Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on the floor in rear storage closet. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled idntifying liquid contents Corrected On-Site
  • 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter for ice machine is not dated.

11/8/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8494252

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/7/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8354599

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Standup reach in freezer
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restroom. Provided signs and posted Corrected On-Site
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelf beneath cook line
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked eggs in walk in cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning