MR & MRS CRAB

Based on 9 health inspections, MR & MRS CRAB in PINELLAS PARK has earned a 2.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 9 reports on file

7550 US Highway 19 North
Florida, 33781
Cedar Hollow Apartments
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/11/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13628021

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 29-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed in hot water closet in dry storage hot water tank leaking. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: **Time Extended**

2/6/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13512313

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 5 basic

  • 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed tin pan of oil with spoon stored on floor of hot water heater room. Stop sale issued Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tin pan of oil with spoon stored on floor of hot water heater room. Stop sale issued Box of crab on floor walk in freezer. Employee moved Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at bar Employee cleaned during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed thawing clam in large bowl on wheel cart front of walk in cooler sitting in water. Employee moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed in hot water closet in dry storage hot water tank leaking. Warning
  • 12A-19-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee brought back dirty dishes washed hands cold water. Employee began work washed hands in cold water Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tin pan of oil with spoon stored on floor of hot water heater room. Stop sale issued. Employee discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-24-5:Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. 69 degrees Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Right side cook line. Employee put paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. All hand wash sinks 69 degrees Warning

9/4/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10926130

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

3/11/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8886860

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 3 int, 5 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used for spices at cook line
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of oysters on floor of walk in freezer. Employee moved Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Strawberrie frozen drink in small cups in walk in freezer. Employee moved Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. During inspectionobserved raw chicken wings and raw mussels inside three compartment sink inside 2 bins no running water submerged in water. Temperature of both items are raw chicken wings (68F - Cold Holding); raw mussels (64F - Cold Holding).
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cook line cutting board Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly at cook line during inspection. Education
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli reach in cooler cook line squid (48F - Cold Holding); scallop (48F - Cold Holding); employee moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Floor fan at cook line. Employee moved near ice machine Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-07-4:Intermediate - Raw, in-shell oysters from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. During inspection observed oyster tags in binder just put inside late pile scattered around. Emailed 5022_106 employee fixed book Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. During inspection observed oyster tags in binder just put inside late pile scattered around. Emailed 5022_106 employee fixed book Corrected On-Site

1/13/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10753743

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 22-39-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 0 PPM. Employee replenished bucket and chlorine sanitizer is now testing at 50 PPM. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Air fan stored on floor in front of hand sink next to ice machine. Discussed with employees. Fan was moved. Repeat Violation

9/11/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8752749

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 1 basic

  • 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain under dish machine draining slowly.
  • 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed emitting strip behind ice machine in kitchen area. Operator discarded emitting strip. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser outer areas of soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance in server wait station. Employee clean and disinfected outer areas of nozzles. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Air fan stored on floor in from of hand sink next to ice machine. Operator moved fan. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary test kit provided.

4/15/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8646890

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -Condensing unit in walk in freezer dripping water into buss tub.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Ice buildup up on floor in back area of walk in freezer.
  • 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. -In bar area under hand sink. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Chlorine sanitizer bucket @ 200 PPM. Employee replenished bucket to 50 PPM. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. -Educated manager on duty and CFM on big 6 symptoms and reporting responsibilities. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Outer area of soda nozzle soiled with mold like substance in server wait station area. -In bar area soda gun nozzle heavily soiled with mold like substance.

2/12/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8565352

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. - manager cleaned ice bin Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in cooler at cook line - employee relocated Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting - containers stacked on shelf above triple sink
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -crab legs 44-45 F , raw shrimp 45 F , sausage 44 F in glass door cooler at cook line in cooler less than 3 hours from walk in cooler - manager moved food to walk in freezer for quick chill down Rechecked @ 3:35pm: Crab 42 F, raw shrimp 40 F, sausage 41 F, Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored - WD40 stored over tongs in dish washing area - manager relocated WD40 Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Qingdi Wang expired training 1/11/24 Prometric - current CFM present
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Juan hired 6 months previously - reviewed with manager

12/4/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8365910

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine located in kitchen is missing panels and is leaking.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in dry-storage room. Employee started removing items to defrost reach-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler across from wok grill shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator primed sanitizer hose. Reading 50ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Water hose connected to splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle located near mop sink containing toxic substances not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site