Inspection Report

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HUNGRY CRAB

13101 SEMINOLE BLVD · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33778

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3433024
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8722050
DBPR license6212609

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#12High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies underneath dishmachine. 2 live flies in mop sink area. 2 live flies in employee restroom located across from walk-in cooler. 1 live fly in wait station area. Flies did not land on food contact surfaces or food. 9 live flies in bar area. Flies landed on liquor bottles. **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in walk-in freezer. **Warning**

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#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above multiple pans of pickles in walk-in cooler. Raw shrimp stored above cooked crab in refrigerator across from wok grill. **Warning**

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#15High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handling soiled dishes then touch clean single-serve basket without washing hands first. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 5

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in bar area are soiled with mold-like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in wait station area has ice inside of bowl. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

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#19Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

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#20Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle on floor in bar area containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 11

#1Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line bottom shelf of prep table on cooks line. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting boards in bar area has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

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#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Employee opened bottled water on top of prep table on cooks line. **Warning**

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#4Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from open bottled water on cooks line during food preparation. **Warning**

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#5Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food not identified in walk-in cooler. **Warning**

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#6Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table on cooks line is rusted. **Warning**

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#7Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**

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#8Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk-in cooler and underneath dishmachine. **Warning**

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#9Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of raw oysters stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**

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#10Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Located at front counter. **Warning**

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#11Basic42-01-4

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

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.