CRAB KNIGHT

CRAB KNIGHT in DAYTONA BEACH has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.5/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2563 North Atlantic Avenue
Daytona Beach, Florida, 32118
Volusia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13524913

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -damage white wire racks inside cooler on cookline with uncovered food stored inside -metal racks inside walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-01: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13523838

  • 14-45-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -back end of restaurant near back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -damage white wire racks inside cooler on cookline with uncovered food stored inside -metal racks inside walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under storage racks inside back of kitchen near soda bibs -dining room area in back near back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: -dining area **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -gaps in wall panels near soda bib rack inside back end of kitchen -hole in wall near soda bib rack Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -beer lines inside walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. 0ppm-10ppm chlorine, manager tested multiple times Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Time extended 7 days **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -manager blocked hand sink in wait station, stated no longer using area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Time extended 7 days **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. -tiffany Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. -wait station in back Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10881242

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -corner areas of plastic splash guard inside ice machine Warning
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -near edges of doors Warning
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Warning
  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -back end of restaurant near back door Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches on floor near door to walk in freezer -1 dead roach on floor in dining room in back end near wait station. Manager cleaned up Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -damage white wire racks inside cooler on cookline with uncovered food stored inside -metal racks inside walk in cooler Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under storage racks inside back of kitchen near soda bibs -dining room area in back near back door Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -gaps in wall panels near soda bib rack inside back end of kitchen -hole in wall near soda bib rack Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -beer lines inside walk in cooler Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -some food inside double door cooler on cookline Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind dish machine Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. 0ppm-10ppm chlorine, manager tested multiple times Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -2 flies near floor drain in back end of prep area near beer cooler Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored above cups of dressing on cook line lowboy Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw shell eggs above whole green onion Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach inside back end of kitchen on side of walk in cooler. Manager eliminated during inspection Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -2 rodent droppings in back corner of kitchen underneath hole in wall, next to soda bib rack, 1 dropping on opposite side of wall under soda bib rack. -Warning -8 rodent droppings on floor under cookline inside kitchen -manager had employees move equipment in way, began cleaning up from affected areas **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -sausage Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soiled can opener blade Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -manager blocked hand sink in wait station, stated no longer using area. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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. -tiffany Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. -wait station in back Warning

Inspection Date: 1/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8834443

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone in shelf next to food supplies Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -rusted, breaking racks inside stand up refrigerator on cook lime across from stove
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor inside the freezer
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -flour Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -debris stuck to can opener blade Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8757269

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -minor black substance inside crevices of splash guard inside ice machine
  • 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. -broken mirror in women's restroom
  • 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked eggs out of shell 118-125F inside cooker on prep table. Manager stated placing on 4 hour time as public health control due to reheating affecting quality of egg.

Inspection Date: 2/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505025

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves inside walk in cooler. Advised ti line shelving with material that than be cleaned and sanitized.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -soiled ceiling vent above dish machine
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -open employee drink in cup on prep table next to can opener, rice warmer Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -inside bar Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -spoon handle resting inside bulk black pepper
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Slight Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Cook touched hair/head and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. -multiple employees washed hands in 3 compartment sink
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slight debris/encrusted material/substance on can opener blade in back prep area
  • 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -sink next to ice machine Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8521806

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367518

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -inside bar Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee prepping shrimp wearing chain bracelet Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -door in back, near soda bib racks
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -bags of corn inside walk in freezer Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -server station outside of kitchen
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters on right side of line
  • 29-44-4:High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. -dish machine
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -boiled eggs, 114F inside rice cooker across from grill, manager stated cooked less than 1 hour ago, manager reheated to 167F Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Corrected On-Site