Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

THE DANCING CRAB

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 23, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3755415
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13793917
DBPR license6903106

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High 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. 0 ppm **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

#11Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot filling water in hand sink on cooks line for steam table.

#13Intermediate16-37-1

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

Basic 7

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dry storage soda room

#2Basic01C-06-5

Basic – Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all cooking equipment and equipment on cooks line

#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dry storage soda room area floor tiles and wall in disrepair.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Chicken wings stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, sides of all cooking equipment and equipment on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by reach in cooler and steam tables heavily soiled

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:27 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.