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MR AND MRS CRAB NORTH LAUDERDALE INC

7990 W MCNAB RD · NORTH LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33068

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3628792
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10924716
DBPR license1625053

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority7 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#8High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Containers of pain reliever and vitamins improperly stored next to single service to go containers and lids on shelf opposite expo station.

#9High 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. Dishmachine reading 0ppm chlorine. sanitizer chemical bucket empty. Manager replaced, primed, and ran machine. Reading <50ppm chlorine.

#10High 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. Manager replaced sanitizer chemical bucket on dishmachine and ran several times. Chlorine reading <50ppm.

#11High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer sink at bar reading less than 150ppm quaternary.

#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. In walk in cooler, portioned raw shrimp over containers of boiled eggs. Employee rearranged and moved shrimp to bottom shelf. 2. In cookline reach in cooler, containers of raw shrimp above bus pan of cooked crab legs and container with raw lobster above container of cooked clams. Employee moved containers to properly separate. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table by end of cookline, under no temperature or time control, Cooked corn (82F – Hot Holding); Cooked potatoes (131F – Hot Holding). Manager stated both prepared at approximately 1:30pm and held out to reheat as needed. Manager moved both to cooler to chill . Provided information for Time as Public Health control for possible use in future. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 7

#14Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags missing date marks. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Oyster tags missing prior to beginning of July. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda gun nozzle has mold like buildup.

#17Intermediate53B-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. No proof for employees hired more than 60 days.

#18Intermediate11-26-1

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. Two new employees without a signed reporting agreement. Form provided to manager to have employees read and sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#19Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to 3 compartment sink no soap available.

#20Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At hostess stand, unknown substance in spray bottle. manager labeled as table cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets by ice machine not stored properly. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1) Employee water bottle on prep table next to cooked potatoes and corn at end of cookline. 2) Employee water bottle on shelf next to prepped service baskets at front of kitchen.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Next to alcohol rack employee water bottle, umbrella and phone stored next to single service items.

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Visible light along side of back door from damaged seal.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of food on floor in walk in freezer.

#6Basic25-02-4

Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. At expo area plastic spoons and forks not stored inverted.

#7Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front hostess stand at 0 ppm quaternary.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 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.