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 dateAugust 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3755415
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13873910
DBPR license6903106

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-17: **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-17: **Time Extended**

#10Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#11Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pot filling water in hand sink on cooks line for steam table. – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-17: **Time Extended**

#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-17: **Time Extended**

Basic 7

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dry storage soda room – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-17: **Time Extended**

#2Basic01C-06-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-17: **Time Extended**

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath all cooking equipment and equipment on cooks line – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-17: **Time Extended**

#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dry storage soda room area floor tiles and wall in disrepair. – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-17: **Time Extended**

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Chicken wings stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-17: **Time Extended**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-17: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by reach in cooler and steam tables heavily soiled – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-07: **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-17: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 2:21 PM.

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 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.