Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CRAB KNIGHT

2563 N ATLANTIC AVE · DAYTONA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32118

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3598938
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10881242
DBPR license7407682

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 18, 2025 2:54 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 19, 2025 10:06 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent, Roach & Fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical21 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#12High Priority22-41-4

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. 0ppm-10ppm chlorine, manager tested multiple times **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found -2 flies near floor drain in back end of prep area near beer cooler **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored above cups of dressing on cook line lowboy Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw shell eggs above whole green onion **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach inside back end of kitchen on side of walk in cooler. Manager eliminated during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint
#16High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -2 rodent droppings in back corner of kitchen underneath hole in wall, next to soda bib rack, 1 dropping on opposite side of wall under soda bib rack. -**Warning** -8 rodent droppings on floor under cookline inside kitchen -manager had employees move equipment in way, began cleaning up from affected areas **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#17Intermediate02C-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. -sausage **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soiled can opener blade **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -manager blocked hand sink in wait station, stated no longer using area. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate53B-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. -tiffany **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. -wait station in back **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -corner areas of plastic splash guard inside ice machine **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -near edges of doors **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -back end of restaurant near back door **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches on floor near door to walk in freezer -1 dead roach on floor in dining room in back end near wait station. Manager cleaned up **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint
#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -damage white wire racks inside cooler on cookline with uncovered food stored inside -metal racks inside walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under storage racks inside back of kitchen near soda bibs -dining room area in back near back door **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. -gaps in wall panels near soda bib rack inside back end of kitchen -hole in wall near soda bib rack **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -beer lines inside walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -some food inside double door cooler on cookline **Warning**

Warning
#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind dish machine **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:21 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.