Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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RED CRAB – JUICY SEAFOOD

1837 N MILITARY TRL UNIT B · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33409

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 2, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3692777
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13642161
DBPR license6022164

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 2, 2026 3:19 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 3, 2026 8:55 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#2High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of marinara sauce **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#3High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees came from outside then put gloves on to begin work at cook line; no handwash All employees washed their hands and put new gloves on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw clams then grabbed a clean container; no handwash Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found One small flying insect landing on clean bowl **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer raw chicken stored over mozzarella sticks – not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer Raw chicken stored over cooked sausage Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately nine live roaches by reach in cooler below storage rack to hold cooked potatoes and corn Approximately one live roach under low boy cooler Approximately one live roach in trash bucket Approximately one live roach under wok station Approximately one live roach under flip top cooler Approximately three live roaches behind oven by wok station Approximately one live roach under handwash sink by prep table and reach in freezer Approximately one live roach in dining area in front of bathroom hallway **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At fliptop cooler: cheese cake (47F – Cold Holding) as per operator stored overnight Not prepped or portioned today see stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At fliptop cooler: cheese cake (47F – Cold Holding) as per operator stored overnight Not prepped or portioned today see stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tag missing the last date served.. Operator sold them two days ago and placed 2/28 as the last date served **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to poster operator **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate01C-01-4

Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Walk in freezer oysters with no tag Operator placed tag for oysters **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Approximately three dead under low boy cooler Approximately one dead roach in trash bucket Approximately twelve dead roaches under stove used to boil water Approximately seven dead roaches under wok station Approximately five dead under reach in cooler Approximately one dead inside reach in cooler Approximately six dead in between oven and small stove Approximately one dead under three compartment sink Approximately three dead under dishwasher machine Approximately fifteen dead under two compartment sink Approximately two dead by front counter in front of handwash station Approximately one dead roach on server station counter Approximately three dead roaches under server station table Approximately one dead by single door reach in cooler at server station **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
4 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

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