CRAB GARDEN
17207 NW 27 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauces stored on the floor in the preparation station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed fries and chicken stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer shelves heavily soiled. Observed storage shelves in the back soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer shelves heavily soiled. Observed storage shelves in the back soiled. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 52F, operator noticed temperature was high at 12pm, called technician and are working on the unit at the moment. Items were transferred to walk in freezer until unit is at correct temperature.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauces stored on the floor in the preparation station.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing I standing water at the 3 compartment sink, operator turned on running water. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor soiled.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter sauce (49F - Cold Holding); seafood mix (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); beef (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler, as per operator noticed temperature was high at 12pm, called technician and are working on the unit at the moment. Items were transferred to walk in freezer until unit is at correct temperature.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer shelves heavily soiled. Observed storage shelves in the back soiled. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen handwashing sink with food debris inside.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop in the rice container and flour container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 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 fish stored on top of restaurant food items in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of beef stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler with dust.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.
- 08A-16-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Observed unwashed vegetable over cooked chicken wings. Educated operator how to properly store.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler shelves heavily soiled.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 6/11/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-09-4:Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed out of order sign on door of working customer bathroom, operator removed sign and changed sign for customer use only. Corrected On-Site
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled near hand wash sink Repeat Violation
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of chicken stored on sheet tray on floor inside of walk in cooler, operator moved boxes to shelf Observed case of water stored on floor in storage area. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table by triple sink, operator removed towel Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Observed walk in cooler with soiled shelves
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in freezer with rusted shelves
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table not in sanitizer solution Repeat Violation
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth stored on prep table by triple sink
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over RTE vegetables in flip top cooler, operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed orange chicken (63F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (71F - Cold Holding) located on prep table next to fryer as per operator for two hours. Operator moved products to walk in freezer for rapid cooling **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided operator with Big 6 poster **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed Shrimp (82/79F - Cooling) covered while in the cooling process located inside walk in cooler. Operator uncovered the product Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink, operator provided paper towels Corrected On-Site
- 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed can of WD-40 underneath prep table next to bottles of vinegar and sesame oil
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/11/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turn on the hot water valve. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer door handles.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer: cases of shrimps stored on the floor.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers inside the walk in cooler.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler : raw chicken stored above carrots and onions. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen: bags stored inside the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen, operator turned on the water during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/16/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
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Phone: (305) 474-4333
Website: https://crabgardenmg.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(79 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:12:00 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 9:30 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 9:30 PM
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Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025