Inspection Report

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THE DANCING CRAB

884 W SR 436 · ALTAMONTE SPRINGS · Seminole County · FL 32714

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 22, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3575469
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10742980
DBPR license6903106

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#6High Priority22-49-4

High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dishwasher 00ppm chlorine **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200+ppm chlorine for sani buckets. Operator added more water 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishwasher

#9Intermediate53B-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. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink next to dish area **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container used to scoop rice **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles showing water damage above soda boxes in dry storage

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2 small white cutting boards at Bar. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 11:51 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.