CRAB DU JOUR
12295 Southwest 88th Street
Miami, Florida, 33186
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored in container of panko in dry storage area. Also observed bowl stored in container of flour in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Still observed at rear kitchen prep area in containers of seasoning. **Time Extended**
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Still observed in dishwashing area. **Time Extended**
- 24-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls stored on shelf in rear kitchen area not in a protected manner. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
- 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed at rear cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Still observed hood filter missing at rear cook line. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest reach in freezer in rear kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Still observed ice buildup in white chest reach in freezer in rear kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 10-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between prep table and lid at rear kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Still observed at main cook line. **Time Extended**
- 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Still observed in elk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Still observed can opener blade soiled. **Time Extended**
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at handwashing sink in next to beverage station in front kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at handwashing sink in next to beverage station in front kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/7/2025 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
17
Total
26
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored in container of panko in dry storage area. Also observed bowl stored in container of flour in dry storage area. **Warning**
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in dishwashing area. **Warning**
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls stored on shelf in rear kitchen area not in a protected manner. **Warning**
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in walk in freezer. **Warning**
- 08B-32-4:Basic - Food being prepared outside. Observed containers of corn being prepared outside by back exit door. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of corn stored on the floor outside next to back exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed at rear cook line. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in white chest reach in freezer in rear kitchen area. **Warning**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in between prep table and lid at rear kitchen area. **Warning**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
- 03A-25-5:Basic - Shucked clams/mussels/oysters stored at greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shucked oyster (46F - Cold Holding) at prep table reach in cooler across from front cook line. As per operator for less than four hours. **Warning**
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. **Warning**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bag of potatoes and container of panko stored uncovered in dry storage area. **Warning**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt and msg not labeled at rear cook line. **Warning**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine. Final solution Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm). **Warning**
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed dead flying insect in container of clam chowder in walk in cooler. Operator removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked rice in walk in cooler. Also observed raw beef stored over sliced cheese and sauces in reach in cooler next to cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fillet fish (48F - Cold Holding) scallops (56F - Cold Holding) cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across from rear cook line. As per operator for one hour. Operator added ice. Also observed calamari (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (54F - Cold Holding) at front prep cooler across from cook line. As per operator for two hours. Operator covered product in ice. Also observed garlic butter (85F - Cold Holding) on table next to front cook line. As per operator for two hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 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 fries (88F - Hot Holding) As per operator for less than one hour. **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink in next to beverage station in front kitchen area. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at handwashing sink in next to beverage station in front kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at handwashing sink in next to beverage station in front kitchen area. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2025 revealed 26 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 17 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2024
High Priority
9
Intermediate
6
Basic
17
Total
32
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a plate of food at cook line and as per employee, was his food. Employee removed food from area. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored with service product in walk in freezer.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without beard guard.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed screen at back door torn with gaps.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor at entrance of kitchen.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under shelving in dry storage area.
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed floors not constructed to be easily cleanable with deep grout in kitchen area and walk in cooler.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed multiple boxes of product stored on the floor in walk in freezer.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor under grill on kitchen line. Also observed plastic water bottles stored on floor at rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed a box of frozen soup stored under a dripping water from the refrigeration system line in walk in freezer. Operator relocated boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on floor in walk in cooler.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle in ice at ice bin in front of beverage cooler. Employee rearranged scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee eliminated water. **Corrected On-Site**
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed build up of grease under hood at main kitchen line.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete and deep grout in walk in cooler.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout the kitchen.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of tomato sauce. Stop sale issued. Operator segregated can. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Observed dishwasher washing machine at bars area out of service.
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed ice cream in chest freezer without a lid.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked lobster at reach in cooler on cook line. Chef relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over salmon and raw fish at reach in cooler, operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (79 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for one hour. Operator moved the product to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
- 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 butter sauce (87F - Hot Holding) at preparation table next to the stove. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator was informed that the product need to be above 135°F.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on hose Bibb outside
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker at mop sink. Coached operator on proper placement of vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed strainer stored in hand wash sink at bar.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed Nonfood-grade basting brush in butter. Operator discarded brush. **Corrected On-Site**
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper dispensing machine not functioning at entrance of kitchen hand wash sink.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta sauce held over 24 hours in walk in cooler without date mark.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2024 revealed 32 total violations (9 high priority, 6 intermediate, 17 basic).