DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CRACKING CRAB

With 14 documented inspections, CRACKING CRAB in PENSACOLA has achieved a 3.5/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 14 reports on file

5100 9 AVE F645

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 14 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/17/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13519505

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Manager only able to show one oyster tag from 11/7/25. Per manager, raw oysters are not currently being served this month and others were thrown away.

9/12/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10886661

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Frozen clams thawing out in walk-in cooler in sealed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging baring label "Keep Frozen." Operator cut package open to reintroduce oxygen. Corrected On-Site
  • 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/ 7 food handlers present with no food manager present. Assistant Manager Jae is currently enrolled for food manager corse at the end of the month.

1/2/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10708965

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers for cooked potatoes stored on floor. Margarine and sauce buckets stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected storage of all items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11/1/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10709334

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/31/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10708151

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance touching ice in ice machine. See stop sale.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in wall-in freezer.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken, removed from original package, stored over originally packaged cooked scallops in walk/in freezer near kitchen entrance. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp, stored in cups, stored on top of cooked crab legs in reach-in cooler. Operator removed crab legs and stored them in walk-in cooler during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Raw chicken, removed from original package, stored over raw fish and ribs in walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed mold like substance touching ice in ice machine.

10/30/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10706880

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/29/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10705749

Facility Temporarily Closed

2 high, 2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed operator use cup to scoop ice. Operator retrieved ice scoop for ice. Cup used as scoop for uncooked rice. Operator removed cup in ice during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Fries stored in walk-in freezer not covered. Operator covered fries during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches traveling from underneath trash can to nearby reach-in cooler in kitchen across from pot burners. 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. Gumbo in warmer at 126f for 30 minutes. Operator reheated gumbo to 186f in 20 minutes. Corrected On-Site

10/29/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10706834

Facility Temporarily Closed

1 high

  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches traveling from underneath trash can to nearby reach-in cooler in kitchen across from pot burners. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Upon callback, observed 3 live roaches underneath reach-in cooler. Operator removed reach-in cooler during inspection. **Time Extended**

9/17/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8890199

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for sugar. Operator removed bowl during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wooden cutting board has many cut marks and chips throughout surface. Operator disposed of cutting board during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Oysters in walk-in cooler, and several items in walk-in freezer.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored in walk-in cooler over cooked crab. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Per operator, oyster tags are marked when case is opened, but not marked with last use date. Some tags do not have any date written.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area.

9/5/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8741582

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for rice. Operator removed bowl during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over sausage in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over cooked crab in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to server station. Operator placed soap dispenser at station during inspection. Corrected On-Site

2/16/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8613131

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/15/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8363072

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to scoop rice.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of pan in flour not stored above item.
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flying insects observed around hand sink by server station. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp and crawfish in walk-in cooler.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk for batter at 67f for 10 minutes, oysters at 45f for 2 hours, sliced tomatoes at 47f for 30 minutes, crab at 57f for 10 minutes. Operator moved oysters pan from separate pan and replaced it with direct air flow from reach-in cooler, bringing it to 35f in30 minutes. Operator placed milk in ice, brining it to 42f in 30 minutes. Unable to retemp sliced tomatoes. Crabs had no change after 30 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink located on side of cook line removed. Warning
  • 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. No food grade brush used in margarine.

10/23/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8523263

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/11/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8519623

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 1 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both walk in coolers have ice build up. Not observed making contact with food.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Establishment missing oyster tags.
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler training expired. Warning