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CRAB HOUSE

811 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR ST S · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 24, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3449703
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8738730
DBPR license6212281

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching money then touching single-serve items without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#7High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken in direct contact with grocery bags in reach-in freezer near front window. **Warning**

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Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jennifer Nguyen only CFM employee at establishment expired on 07-05-2024. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle on bottom shelf of prep table containing degreaser substance not labeled. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic10-18-5

Basic – In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in standing water 58f. **Warning**

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#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. 50lb bag of umami seasoning not covered in dry-storage area. Operator covered item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Partially frozen shrimp in container on top of prep table not thawing under running cold water or refrigeration. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.