CRAB & FIN
420 ST ARMANDS CIR · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 342361491
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna salad 47°F. Butter 68°F. Cut tomato 45°F. **Warning**
03D-05-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Chowder soup made on Sunday night reading 55°F. 12:35 pm next day. **Warning**
03A-19-4High Priority – Raw fish cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 47°F. 45°F. And shrimp 47°F. **Warning**
03A-06-4High Priority – Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 48°F. Ground beef 48°F. Reach in cooler right side of cook line. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 20 hard droppings on shelf at dish area holding containers. Observed 75 semi hard droppings under storage rack and broken reach in cooler being used for storage. Observed 20 hard droppings scattered through out dry storage area, floor, and shelving. **Warning**
35A-21-4High Priority – Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Upper shelf in hallway. Fiberglass chunks. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
22-21-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Ice bin in kitchen and ice bin at raw bar. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep room in cooler blocked by tray covering. **Warning**
31A-02-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. Prep **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-5Intermediate – Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
53A-05-5Intermediate – 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/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. 30 employees total 11 working with food. **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working properly unable to dispense paper towels. **Warning**
03D-20-4Intermediate – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches. 5 gallon buckets being used to cool. Soup 55°F **Warning**
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. **Warning**
Basic 9
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom. **Warning**
36-55-4Basic – Ceiling tile grid/support structure in warewashing area rusted. **Warning**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under dish room. **Warning**
40-07-4Basic – Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Plate cooler. **Warning**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Door on reach in cooler right side of cook line hanging down from hinge. Door on left side reach in on cook line causing 1 inch gap where cool air is escaping. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand sink 2nd level bar. **Warning**
14-67-4Basic – Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in across stove. **Warning**
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Food storage container lids broken and cracked. **Warning**
36-26-4Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:21 AM.
Violation category totals
5 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.