CRAB SHACK ON THE COTTEE RIVER
5430 BAYLEA AVE · PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34668
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High 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 empty container.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 47f, rice n beans 45f, potato salad 48f, raw burger 45f, taco beef 52f, all in walk in cooler. Raw burger 67f, Cuban sandwich 66f, hot dogs 71f, diced tomatoes 55f, shredded cheese 62f, all found on reach in cooler on cooks line. All items moved to walk in cooler and freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 2 tags no last by used date marked.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hand sink soiled with mold like substance.
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Zachary Oliver 8/2025 not present at time of inspection.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Zachary Oliver 8/2025 not present at time of inspection
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 5
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in dry storage area. Swept up dead roaches and cleaned and sanitized area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. 2 bags of onions stored on floor in walk in cooler.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer floor.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand sink., men's room.
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. 4 frayed fry baskets .
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 10:52 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.