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RED CRAB SEAFOOD

2604 SW 19 AVE RD, #102 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3496997
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8871660
DBPR license5202499

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#11High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Two small flies around server drink dispenser.

#12High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Two carton of raw eggs stored above cooked eggs in walk-in-cooler. Manager moved raw shelled eggs **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the flip-top make table cooler at end of cook line : COLD HOLDING fish 48F; Squid 50F; Shrimp 48F -items had been in flip-top make table cooler for 3 hours. Manager placed items in walk-in-cooler **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin under drink dispenser has mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishmachine soiled with debris and food.

#3Basic24-27-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Ice scoop at server station stored under soap dispenser and subjects to splash. Manager removed scoop

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drinks stored on prep tale next to served plate. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple male employees on cook line with no hair restraint.

#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean stacked Equipment drink cups at server station not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.

#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Upright Reach in freezer on cook line has ice build up.

#8Basic23-03-4

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

Repeat Violation
#9Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking water pipe behind dishmachine

#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed ( salt ) from original container not labeled with name of contents. Manager had container labeled **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:44 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
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
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
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.