RED CRAB SEAFOOD & GRILL

With 5 documented inspections, RED CRAB SEAFOOD & GRILL in DEERFIELD BEACH has achieved a 2.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

3887 West Hillsboro Boulevard
Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33442
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10935654

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in the walk in freezer. Chef picked up Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sign not up at handwashing sink in kitchen
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled
  • 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked beef (80F - Cooling); ribs (80F - Cooling) items by cook line left outside to cool for approximately 1 hour. Chef put in walk in cooler
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs were over bread in walk in cooler. Chef moved eggs Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in kitchen was blocked by chair and phone in sink. Manager removed items Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips were located
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen and dishwasher area. Manager filled paper towels Corrected On-Site
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer at time of inspection
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Forms not was emailed
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure available at time of inspection. Form was emailed
  • 08B-15-4:Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at salad bar were not wrapped

Inspection Date: 12/16/2024

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling Vents in kitchens have a heavy build up of dust and soot.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. An open can of soda on cutting board. Chef discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 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 on cutting board on cook line. Chef removed cell phone and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraints. Employee put on hair restraints Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Snapper, shrimp, lobster,and steak being thawed in three compartment sink not under running water. Cook moved all items to walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in kitchen by the lockers. Employee filled soap Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/20/2024

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at handwashing sink at front bar
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hash washing sinks in prep room and front bar
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in front bar

Inspection Date: 2/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8585452

  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen, manager filled paper towels Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled . Manager labeled bottles with chemicals Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8584748

  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour and salt not labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/23 License expired less than sixty days
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager filled paper towels Corrected On-Site