Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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HAPPY CRAB

2115 E HILLSBOROUGH AVE UNIT 3 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33610

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 30, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3475538
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8786535
DBPR license3918694

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Containers of medicine stored over food on pre Reach-In-Freezer **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cut leafy greens in Walk-In-Cooler. Advised operator to correct.

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cooks **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 9

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

#3Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees personal foods stored on top shelf in Walk-In-Cooler

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil on floor in kitchen. Boxes of frozen foods on floor of Walk-In-Freezer

#5Basic43-01-4

Basic – Living/sleeping quarters that open directly into a public food service establishment without complete partitioning and/or self-closing doors. Observed lounge chair and blankets stored in kitchen area.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust, grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mops not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic21-12-4

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

#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white plastic containers not labeled in dry storage area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 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 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 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
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.