RED CRAB RESTAURANT
33009 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33034
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/6/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
11
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed light shield with accumulated grease. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone and keys stored above ingredients. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle. Employee removed them. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed at the cook line. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed oyster inside the walk in cooler not covered. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside the walk in cooler. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leaking in hand wash sink at the back area. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with sugar not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test . Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Operator was not able to provided any training. Warning
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a paint brush use for the butter. Operator discarded it. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/6/2025 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a watch and a cell phone stored above preparation table. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs stored on oven door handle. 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. Observed a scoop handle touching the flour. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a scoop inside standing water at 73° F. Employee removed the water. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters very soiled.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.observed mop inside the bucket.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with flour not identified.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mussel (48 F); clams (46F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler at the front line. As per employee food were placed less than 1 hr ago. Employee placed ice on top to bring temperature down. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/2/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-02: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/2/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the sugar. Operator removed it. Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator was coached to open all ROP packages before thawing. Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs stored on the oven door handle. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Observed handle touching the flour. Operator removed it.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet towel under a red cutting board at the preparation area. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the preparation area. Operator cleaned them. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed a container with spoon not inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at the reach in cooler in front of the grill. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled utensils to the dishwasher and returned to work without washing her hands. Operator was coached to train employees to hand wash after handling dirty utensils. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed more than 20 live weevils inside a container with seasoning species. Stop sale issue. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (47 F - Cold Holding); potatoes (47 F - Cold Holding) at the preparation table. As per operator food was placed around 1 hour ago. Operator placed food inside the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed establishment tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator was advised to keep tags for 90 days. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche is not identified as raw in the menu. Warning
- 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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2023 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).
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Phone: (786) 687-8888
Website: https://www.redcrabflorida.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(2,016 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025