JOES CRAB SHACK
Health inspection records show JOES CRAB SHACK in DESTIN has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 6 reports on file
Emerald Coast Parkway
Florida, 32541
Okaloosa County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/12/2026· 4w ago
Visit ID: 13583009
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 7 basic
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water thru out kitchen on floors that are in disrepair.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair thru out the kitchen, cook line and in ware washing and prep areas. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors kitchen in front of walk in cooler doors of the establishment. Odor seems to be coming from under loose floor tiles with standing water.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Corn on cob stored in walk in cooler and snow crab stored in walk in freezer. Manager covered corn with a tray and placed a lid over snow crab. Corrected On-Site
- 14-33-4:Basic - Walk in beer cooler floors with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from faucet hose Bibb at splitter at mop sink. Cloth wrapped around splitter at leak.
- 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/. Michael Mccalip issued 5-8-19.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager Joshua Vorke arrived on site during inspection. Corrected On-Site
11/24/2025· 3mo ago
Visit ID: 10896540
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 basic
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair through out kitchen, cook line and ware wash area. Manager stated repairs are in progress. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer at door and on floor. Repeat Violation
- 22-20-5:Basic - Small amount of Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin on wall and near chute. Manager has employee draining ice and then will have employee clean machine. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb on right side at mop sink.
8/12/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8852585
Met Inspection Standards5 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in beer cooler floor rusted. Repeat Violation
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in beer cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
7/1/2024· 1y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8696925
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int
- 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. 0 ppm chlorine Corrected to 100 ppm during the inspection Corrected On-Site
- 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Oyster specific consumer advisory provided to operator and posted during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
2/1/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8562667
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small amount of soil on interior of ice machine chute. Manager cleaned soil from ice machine. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Scoop handle stored in seasoned bread crumbs. Manager removed scoop and sent to warehouse washing area. Corrected On-Site
11/30/2023· 2y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8361714
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk-in cooler with accumulation of dust.