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THE CRAB STOP SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL II

89 ROYAL PALM PT · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 26, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3365045
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8384305
DBPR license4105326

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw mahi stored over cooked crab legs **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#12High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.educated operator

#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crawfish (53F – Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (52F – Cold Holding); smoked sausage (52F – Cold Holding). cooked lobster (53F – Cold Holding); raw scallops (52F – Cold Holding) Cook stated stocked 3.5 hours ago. Advised to rapid chill, moved into freezer Rechecked scallops 51°, lobster 49°,hard boiled eggs 46°, smoked sausage 50°, crawfish 51° after 4 hours **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#14Intermediate05-05-4

Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.

#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand wash sink blocked by package of sausage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#16Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. All employees are being retrained

#17Intermediate02A-02-4

Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Not marked on menu, being corrected during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in bin of sugar

#2Basic28-02-4

Basic – Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Inside walk-in draining into bus tub.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On storage shelf **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on front glass cooler

#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Inside walk-in cooler

#7Basic08B-19-4

Basic – Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Condensation dripping into cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler

Stop Sale
#8Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in water at 87° **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Crab legs slacking at room temperature, still frozen moved into walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:08 PM.

Violation category totals
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 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.