DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CRAB SHACK ON THE COTTEE RIVER

5430 Baylea Avenue
Florida, 34668
Pasco County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10815683

  • 41-27-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In bar, chlorine > 400 ppm , corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Not set up **Time Extended**
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10749910

  • 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. 7 pkgs Grouper, 6oz Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In vertical cooler on cook line- raw shrimp over cooked chicken, operator rearranged cooler In walk in cooler - raw shrimp over cooked chicken, operator moved chicken Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 7 pkgs Grouper, 6oz Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In lift top cooler on cook line - heavy cream (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (58F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (58F - Cold Holding); provolone (59F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lift top cooler on cook line - heavy cream (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (58F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (58F - Cold Holding); provolone (59F - Cold Holding)see stop sale . All food moved to reach in cooler from walk in cooler this morning at 11 am. All were at proper temp in walk in cooler. Cooler had ice build up. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In bar, chlorine > 400 ppm , corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fry baskets Warning
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning
  • 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. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 12/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8730060

  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. blue cheese crumbles (54F - Cold Holding); see stop sale
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line- blue cheese crumbles (54F - Cold Holding); see stop sale, temperatures not taken this morning, all food in top of cooler at proper temperature. corn beef (47F - Cold Holding); recheck 41F, hot dogs (46F - Cold Holding), recheck 39F, **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 5/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8631748

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors, walls, ceilings in kitchen and prep areas - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Susan V. Expired - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink removed from next to ice machine 2 keg coolers added in tiki bar Hand wash sink added outside next to bar . Soda with ice bins added in inside a Bar and tiki bar Bag in box soda storage added to inside bar Soda machine added outside next to bar - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Spoke with Marie in Tallahassee, Plan review. Communication with operator on April 15th. Operator was sent deficiency letter. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8624439

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors, walls, ceilings in kitchen and prep areas - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Susan V. Expired - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink removed from next to ice machine 2 keg coolers added in tiki bar Hand wash sink added outside next to bar . Soda with ice bins added in inside a Bar and tiki bar Bag in box soda storage added to inside bar Soda machine added outside next to bar - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8504925

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors, walls, ceilings in kitchen and prep areas
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In prep room
  • 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. 0 ppm, operator put new sanitizer jug on, corrected to 400 ppm . Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook cut fish, changed gloves, no hand wash, discussed wit staff , cook washed hands **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line across from broiler -provolone cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding), operator moved to bottom of cooler, all other foods in cooler at proper temperature . Recheck, no change, moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium in prep room greater than 500 ppm.
  • 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dish washer not knowledgeable in sanitizer ppm, how to test for chlorine sanitizer. Discussed with manager on duty .
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook began to wash hands in 3 compartment sink, inspector asked him to find sink with hot water, coook used sink in bathroom.
  • 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/ Susan V. Expired
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink removed from next to ice machine 2 keg coolers added in tiki bar Hand wash sink added outside next to bar . Soda with ice bins added in inside a Bar and tiki bar Bag in box soda storage added to inside bar Soda machine added outside next to bar
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Office locked, not accessible p.
  • 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.
  • 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350924

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/grey mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's and ladies restroom by kitchen, doors do not self close
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Snack bars, open bottled water in refrigerator by bar. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen , under equipment Walls and wall fans in kitchen Ceiling soiled in kitchen, some tiles broken /torn
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In refrigerator by bar
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan in kitchen
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler #2 shell eggs over butter, manager on duty moved to bottom Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In refrigerator next to bar - ; butter portioned (46F - Cold Holding), in door, dated 9/19, moved to inside of refrigerator **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon jug of milk opened on Saturday, no date . Operator put date on carton Corrected On-Site