MIAMI CRAB & SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

20723 NW 2 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

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SUBWAY0.4mi

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 2/21/2025

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5

Inspection Details:

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles with water damage in the kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in freezer.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of the reach in coolers soiled.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw salmon in the kitchen reach in cooler.
Health Inspector (2025-02-21)
2025-02-21
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/21/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 7/31/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2

Inspection Details:

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter. **Time Extended**
  • 38-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. By the back door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. By the back door. **Time Extended**
Health Inspector (2024-07-31)
2024-07-31
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 7/31/2024

High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
10

Inspection Details:

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a few ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go container and to go cups stored on the floor in the storage room.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ground beef and fish head thawing in room temperature at the 3 compartment sink. Operator placed items under running water. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed boiled potatoes (58F - Cooling) cooked last night and stored in the reach in cooler, as per operator.
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed boiled potatoes (58F - Cooling) cooked last night and stored in the reach in cooler, as per operator.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler over night, as per operator.
Health Inspector (2024-07-31)
2024-07-31
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).

Inspection on 4/25/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 38-05-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. By the back door.
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Jean Nathan Joacius, as per operator, working more than 3 months. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
Food Inspector #8592204
2024-04-25
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/25/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 3/18/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In the kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed shelves in the kitchen and inside all reach in coolers soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed shelves in the kitchen and inside all reach in coolers soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Reach-in cooler interior and shelves have accumulation of soil residues by the exit door and next to reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Jean Nathan Joasius with no manager food handler certificate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Observed Jean Nathan Joasius with no manager food handler certificate. Operator provided certificate for employee only Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No Chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: No Chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: Operator provided thermometer starting at 50F, unable to test cold temperatures. **Time Extended**
Food Inspector #8591771
2024-03-18
★★½☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).

Inspection on 1/16/2024

High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
12
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On the oven door handle. Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Throughout the kitchen. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall in the back of the kitchen. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In the kitchen. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in freezer. Warning
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Observed shelves in the kitchen and inside all reach in coolers soiled. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed salt container with a crack lid. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed conch (56F - Cold Holding) inside a bucket thawing on top of the 3 compartment sink. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed macaroni and cheese (57F-60F - Cooling)in the reach in cooler overnight as per operator. Warning
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed macaroni and cheese (57F-60F - Cooling)in the reach in cooler overnight as per operator. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shelled eggs over vegetables in the reach in cooler. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch (56F - Cold Holding) inside a bucket thawing on top of the 3 compartment sink. Operator placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed form to operator. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Jean Nathan Joasius with no manager food handler certificate. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No Chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. operator placed new roll. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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. Emailed form to operator. Warning
Food Inspector #8348785
2024-01-16
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2024 revealed 22 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 12 basic).

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
(403 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:Closed
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Bakery
✓ Restaurant
✓ Store

Restaurant Features

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025