CRAB SHACK ON THE COTTEE RIVER
5430 BAYLEA AVE · PORT RICHEY · Pasco County · FL 34668
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm, operator put new sanitizer jug on, corrected to 400 ppm . **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook cut fish, changed gloves, no hand wash, discussed wit staff , cook washed hands **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line across from broiler -provolone cheese (51F – Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (50F – Cold Holding), operator moved to bottom of cooler, all other foods in cooler at proper temperature . Recheck, no change, moved to freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium in prep room greater than 500 ppm.
Intermediate 9
53B-15-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dish washer not knowledgeable in sanitizer ppm, how to test for chlorine sanitizer. Discussed with manager on duty .
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook began to wash hands in 3 compartment sink, inspector asked him to find sink with hot water, coook used sink in bathroom.
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Susan V. Expired
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Hand wash sink removed from next to ice machine 2 keg coolers added in tiki bar Hand wash sink added outside next to bar . Soda with ice bins added in inside a Bar and tiki bar Bag in box soda storage added to inside bar Soda machine added outside next to bar
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Office locked, not accessible p.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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.
27-16-5Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen
01C-05-4Intermediate – oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-03-4Intermediate – oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Basic 2
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors, walls, ceilings in kitchen and prep areas
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In prep room
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:19 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.