RED CRAB MELBOURNE

425 East Eau Gallie Boulevard
Florida, 32937
Brevard County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8846247

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled
  • 33-36-4:Basic - High grass/weeds surrounding building. Vines growing on side of building out back
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease Repeat Violation
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Drain at 3cs clogged. Water overflowing onto floor. Employee cleaned drain Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw calamari in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paperbtowels at handwashing sink by dish pit area Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 7/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8756138

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of machine is soiled.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave exterior is soiled.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 3rd walk in cooler not working. Service has been requested for it. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on back line have grease build up
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in dirty water Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw oysters on serving tray stored over boiled eggs in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Old oranges and lemons in bar hand sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on right side cook line by back door. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8509643

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Milk in cooler with restaurant food. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Raw chicken stored on floor in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cookline has heavy food debris build up
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Handwash sign at handsink in bar area.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink by back door does not properly drain.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. 3 bottles of prescription medication stored on shelf with restaurant items. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in bar area is heavily soiled with black mold like substance.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Handwash sink in kitchen next to cook line. No paper towels at sink by back door end of cookline. No paper towels at sink by server area. Corrected On-Site
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Silver extinguisher in recharge area.located by back door on cookline.

Inspection Date: 9/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367111

  • 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Ladies bathroom doors are soiled with dirt.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Monster drink on prep table Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer has food stored in floor
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen are soiled.
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 3x 0 ppm, manager called for service technician came during inspection and fixed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sausage prepared yesterday not date marked. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-21-4:Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Blue liquid in spray bottle not labeled.
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink near storage area
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher next to grill area in recharge.