Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CAJUN CRAB

5712-5716 N UNIVERSITY DR · TAMARAC · Broward County · FL 33321

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 20, 2022
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3259712
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8109917
DBPR license1625513

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 20, 2022 3:59 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 21, 2022 3:27 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority6 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#7High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold dripping into ice machine at ice bin machine.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shrimp stored with French fries in reach in freezer Observed raw chicken stored over shrimp in reach in freezer

#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 52 rodent droppings around dish machine area on shelves on top of dish machine, on floors . Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings or more around ice bin machine and under ice machine. Observed approximately 50-100 rodent droppings on cook line on shelves, floors, soda boxes, too many to count throughout building.

#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 51F – Cold Holding); precooked mussels (51F – Cold Holding); lobster (45F – Cold Holding); pre cooked clams (45F – Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (37F – Cold Holding); corn cooked on 9/19 (52F)

Stop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 51F – Cold Holding); precooked mussels (51F – Cold Holding); lobster (45F – Cold Holding); pre cooked clams (45F – Cold Holding); ); corn cooked on 9/19 (52F) lobster 45°F steamed mussels 47°F, shrimp 47°F, cray fish 45°F. raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding); corn (47F); (47F – Cold Holding)

Intermediate 6

#12Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at bar area with stored utensils and inaccessible to use. Observed hand washing sink at server area blocked with high chairs and booster seats.

#14Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area.

#15Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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.

#16Intermediate01C-01-4

Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Operator had no tags for oysters clams or mussels. Operator said he discarded tags.

Stop Sale
#17Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine accumulated with mold like substance dripping into ice. See Stop Sale .

Stop Sale
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowls being used for rice and sugar in dry storage area.

#3Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar area.

#4Basic10-13-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop for ice machine located at server area outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.

#5Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:01 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.