THE CRAB STOP SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL
1550 INDIAN RIVER DR · SEBASTIAN · Indian River County · FL 32958
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table Raw mahi 50f cold holding. Raw fish 50f cold holding. Cooked chicken wings 55f cold holding cooked shrimp 55f cold holding. Cooked potatoes 52f cold holding. Raw chicken 55f cold holding. Operator had in cooler for 2 hours. Put in freezer for rapid chill All foods back in temp from rapid chill in freezer . Advised operator to keep checking 2 units for temperature **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager showed up during inspection. Ellis Buckner 8-31-23
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Jodie, Sidney and Dominic
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop flour **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi vacuum seal not broken for thawing **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. 2 under hood fan **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under counter reach in cooler gaskets Walk in freezer gaskets 3 door reach in cooler
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 3 door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:29 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.