CJ'S CRAB SHACK
600 OCEAN DR · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-52-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. At 0 then corrected to 100 **Corrected On-Site**
01A-15-4High Priority – Operator unable to provide documentation for source of fish. Grouper on menu, no proof of purchase provided.
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheesecake 60°f lobster 46°f from last night, discarded. Cooler for cheesecake disconnected to be cleaned, less than 1 Hr. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-09-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by 10+ live roaches found. At kitchen, corners and behind equipment. Pest control came last night, invoice provided.
Intermediate 3
22-20-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
02B-01-4Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
05-10-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Basic 17
35A-03-4Basic – 10+ Dead roaches on premises. Kitchen/Prep Area. Corners and behind equipment. Pest control came last night. Invoice provided.
23-03-4Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Equipment
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
29-09-4Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. At 3 compartment sink. For cold.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Corner by dishwashing machine.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of food debris. Under fryers.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Kitchen floor, boxes of limes/lemons **Corrected On-Site**
36-14-4Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At bar.
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dry storage room
05-16-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in coolers.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door kept open. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. At 3 compartment sink. Leaking.
29-17-4Basic – Waste line to hand sink at soda gun holster. Bar
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:33 AM.
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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.