DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

BLUE CRAB HOUSE AND SEAFOOD

1809 W 45 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10753416

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelving unit used to store clean dishes. Person in charge discarded cardboard. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle stored directly on grass and soil at rear of establishment. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed opened dumpster lid at rear of establishment. Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet and pipe near three compartment sink leaking water and wrapped with plastic bag. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored next to fryer station near crab boiler. Person in charge stated it was flour and labeled container. Corrected On-Site
  • 46-04-4:Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed metal bar screwed with bolts blocking rear exit door. Person in charge stated he forgot to take metal bar off at beginning of shift.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened box of raw fish items stored over bag of ready to eat fries in standing reach in freezer near office. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 2 out of 4 oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 43-08-4:Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed customer with person in charge in crab walk-in cooler observing live crabs.

Inspection Date: 2/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10753243

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8791027

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on ground behind functioning ice machine. Person in charge cleaned and discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles near three compartment sink in disrepair.
  • 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on ground around grease receptacle at side of establishment.
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster and grease receptacle at side of establishment not on proper pad.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster with open lids at side of establishment.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exit of kitchen with broken self closing arm and unable to self close.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe between hand wash sink and three compartment sink leaking water.
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment operating without a license. Warning
  • 12A-08-4:High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed hand wash sink next to three compartment sink in kitchen area taking 1+ minutes to dispense hot water.
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored with raw breaded shrimp in reach in cooler next to walk-in cooler. Food items removed from original commercial packaging. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage locations. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
  • 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed establishment open and operating with no certified food manager. 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. Observed two employees currently working with no signed reporting agreement. Both employees have been working for less than 60 days. Warning
  • 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Observed box of raw, in shell, fresh oysters stored in standing reach in cooler in common area with no tag. Person in charge provided invoice and tag from approved vendor. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8442056

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oysters on the floor in walk in freezer. Owner moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid of shared dumpster is open. Owner closed lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door self-closure is disconnected.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in sink in standing water. Operator placed running water over shrimp. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8389616

  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and door outside of walk-in cooler soiled. Wall at cook line room has build up.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket with water. Operator hung mop. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at triple sinks blocked by red hose. Operator moved hose. 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 available. Repeat Violation