YUMMY CRAB

YUMMY CRAB in KEY WEST has 4 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.4/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

300 FRONT ST 2 FL

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10870406

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over corn inside reach in cooler across cook line. Operator properly arranged. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lobster (50F - Cold Holding); snow crab legs (51F - Cold Holding) Inside walk in cooler. As per operator for less than 4 hrs.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (129F - Hot Holding); potatoes (130F - Hot Holding) inside steam table at prep area. As per operator for less than 4 hrs. Operator turned up the heat for reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Across bar. Operator diluted with water, retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge inside hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to ice machine. Operator provided the soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/26/2025

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) at the server station, operator removed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm).
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By the warewashing handwashing sink.

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8246355

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380426

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling//vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
  • 36-63-4:Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans walk in cooler.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw chicken directly inside three compartment sink. Observed operator stored inside plastic container under running water. **Corrective Action Taken**