CRAB DU JOUR
12295 Southwest 88th Street
Miami, Florida, 33186
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/4/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink and no chlorine test kit for bar dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-04: Observed no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink and no chlorine test kit for bar dish machine. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of soy sauce on floor near prep station. Operator removed from floor. Corrected On-Site
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket on floor near ice machine. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon in standing water near front counter at 70F. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand wash sink removed from back prep area.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink and no chlorine test kit for bar dish machine.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink located near ice machine. Operator restocked. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/27/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine in back storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine in back storage area. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in back prep area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled located across cook line. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled located across cook line. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation. **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink and no chlorine test kit for dish machine. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-01: Observed no quaternary test kit for three compartment sink and no chlorine test kit for dish machine. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
6
Basic
8
Total
17
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine in back storage area.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dish machine soiled.
- 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard used to line food contact shelves inside walk in cooler.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor at the warehouse washing area soiled. Observed floor inside walk in freezer soiled.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between two reach in coolers. Operator removed immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink in back prep area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled located across cook line. Observed hood filters soiled at the cook line.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust accumulation.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked pasta underneath raw seafood inside reach in cooler in back prep area. Operator placed products in correct order. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); fish (47F - Cold Holding); lobster tail (48F - Cold Holding); crab (50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler located across cook line. As per operator, products have been there for about two hours. Operator placed items inside cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 steamed potatoes (125F - Hot Holding); corn (103F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator, products have been there for about an hour. Operator began to reheat products to correct temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02A-04-4:Intermediate - 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Observed sign for raw or undercooked oysters not posted in conspicuous spot.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils inside hand wash sink in back prep area. Operator removed immediately. 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 quaternary test kit for three compartment sink and no chlorine test kit for dish machine.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in back prep area.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in back prep area.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two clear spray bottles containing cleaning product with no label at the bar area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 17 total violations (3 high priority, 6 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machines with mold like substance located in back prep area.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed Dish washing machine soiled on the outside.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank at bar area not secured.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled. Observed walk in cooler vents soiled.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloths throughout establishment not stored in quaternary sanitizing solution. Operator discarded cloths immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles of different sauces throughout kitchen not labeled. Operator began to label bottles. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags not marked with last date served.
- 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. Provided form to operator. Operator printed out and posted. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled near prep table. Observed soda nozzles at bar area soiled.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink near ice machine blocked off with ice scoop container. Operator removed immediately. 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 quaternary three compartment sink. Observed no chlorine chemical test kit for dish washer.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near ice machine in back. Operator restocked immediately.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 13 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/14/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
7
Basic
12
Total
23
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Repeat Violation
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed DM soiled on outside.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic scoop containers in seasoning bucket. Manager threw away plastic cups. Repeat Violation
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank at bar not secured.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in handicap bathroom trash can with no cover.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in preparation area and walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of shrimp and potatoes on floor in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing in hood system. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife in between reach in cooler and wall. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers in Walk in color soiled. Repeat Violation
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws in container not individually wrapped. Operator removed from bar.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed buckets of seasonings with no names. Repeat Violation
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in dirty water next to rice cooker.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at preparation refrigerated table cooked sausage (49F - Cold Holding); mussels (49F - Cold Holding) Out for about 30 minutes according to cook. Employee put bags with ice on top of food containers to rapid chill. **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 at preparation table melted butter butter (86F - Hot Holding) Employee put butter on stove to heat up. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker by dish washing machine and splitter with no back flow device by mop sink.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed tags no marked with last date served.
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed tags not kept for 90 days only June and July 2023 available.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board at bar area soiled.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed HWS in kitchen area being used as a dump sink. Observed HWS at bar being used as a dump sink.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified manager present.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand was sink no paper. Em provided paper. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer with no label.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/14/2023 revealed 23 total violations (4 high priority, 7 intermediate, 12 basic).