Inspection Report

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CJ S CRAB SHACK

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3444106
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8733132
DBPR license2331570

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#18High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee prepare crab cake with without washing hands.

#19High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed new gloves without washing hands. Instructed employee on proper procedure.

Intermediate 4

#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled located near the reach in freezer.

#21Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. At the time of the inspection manager on duty cannot provide food manager certificate.

#22Intermediate31B-02-4

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

#23Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink.

Basic 17

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled by dishwasher machine.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout the kitchen.

#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed buildup ice at reach in freezer near dishwasher.

#6Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine located at entrance of kitchen.

#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in cracks between 3 compartment sink and wall.

#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line.

#9Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.

#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign. Provided via email.

#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled.

#12Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at preparation area.

#13Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Shrimp thawing with no running water at 3 compartment sink. Instructed employee on proper procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen.

#15Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled behind dishwasher area and at dry storage area.

#16Basic42-01-4

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

#17Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
3 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 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.