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CJ S CRAB SHACK

600 OCEAN DR · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3417268
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8596876
DBPR license2331570

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut lettuce (82F – Cold Holding); Butter (60F – Cold Holding). As per chef, two hours. Chef submerged products in ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Chef had can opener washed.. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar area. Soap was provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of pickles stored on walk-in cooler floor. Chef removed plastic containers off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp thawing inside three compartment sink. Chef placed product under running water. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.