DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CJ S CRAB SHACK

600 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
South Beach
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8893165

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler by entrance of the kitchen.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Repeat Violation
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

Inspection Date: 3/4/2025

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled by dishwasher machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup ice at reach in freezer near dishwasher. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
  • 24-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/18/2024

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled by dishwasher machine.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup ice at reach in freezer near dishwasher.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine located at entrance of kitchen.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in cracks between 3 compartment sink and wall.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign. Provided via email.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at preparation area.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Shrimp thawing with no running water at 3 compartment sink. Instructed employee on proper procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind dishwasher area and at dry storage area.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee prepare crab cake with without washing hands.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed new gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper procedure.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled located near the reach in freezer.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection manager on duty cannot provide food manager certificate.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

Inspection Date: 5/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8596876

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of pickles stored on walk-in cooler floor. Chef removed plastic containers off floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp thawing inside three compartment sink. Chef placed product under running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut lettuce (82F - Cold Holding); Butter (60F - Cold Holding). As per chef, two hours. Chef submerged products in ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Chef had can opener washed.. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar area. Soap was provided. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8354636

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at stove near warewashing area. The chef removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Observed unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage and warewashing area.

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
(3,616 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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