Crab Shack, 11400 N Gandy Blvd, St Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CRAB SHACK
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11400 N Gandy Blvd, St Petersburg, FL 33702-1908
License #: 6200446
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 6/4/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Dressing tubs reused. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
6/4/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to walk in cooler **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Prep kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Dishwasher and cook **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler cooks line ambient air 46°F, **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. next to hand wash sink in prep station, under steam station in prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep station **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.under three compartment sink **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In prep area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet in disrepair at hand wash sink in prep area **Warning**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-service articles. Dressing tubs reused. **Warning**
  • Basic - Shelf on cooks line soiled with food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Next to reach in cooler in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Server at expo line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • 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. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Server touched with bare hands clam strips that were plated for service. Cook discarded and made new product **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. catfish 47°F, raw chicken 48°F, salmon 51°F, fish chips 54°F , shrimp 48°F. Operator iced items down and turned cooler down.**Warning** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 50 plus Dry droppings at bar next to cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Raid in dry dry storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. In prep kitchen **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Upright reach in cooler **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In prep area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In prep area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
6/3/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Throughout kitchen, next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind fryers next to reach in freezer **Warning**
2/18/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Under fryers and cooking equipment on cooks line **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead rodent present. 1 dead mouse under bar in trap **Admin Complaint**
  • Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Used to repair knife handle. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Pack of cigarettes at cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
  • Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Dry storage shed **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Throughout kitchen, next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor under dishmachine or three-compartment sink area soiled. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler, cod, lemons, Alfredo sauce. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Raw chicken, oysters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Behind fryers next to reach in freezer **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wood non food-contact surface not properly sealed. At bar **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Cheddar cheese sauce **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 30 plus dry rodent dropping in dry storage closet next to walk in cooler, 100 plus dry droppings in dry storage shed. 50plus dry dropping under bar. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing food **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
2/17/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. At bar area.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler. Buckets of oysters.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Make table near dish machine.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler. Box of raw shelled eggs over fish and whole lemons. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Oysters kept in walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar area.
9/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Cloth gloves contacting ready-to-eat food.(cabbage)
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(back prep)
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.(kitchen)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Reach in cooler top lid and wire shelves above the cooler.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Hood filters on cook line .
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.Labels on dressing containers in reach in cooler.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Outside back fenced in area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.Case of cod.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.server area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.Wall at the cookline.
8/21/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(dish area hand sink)
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(dish area hand sink)
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.(smoking in office)
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(on equipment and walls in kitchen )
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(deli style cooler on cooks line)
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.(raw fish over potatoes in walk in cooler)
  • Observed utensils in poor condition.(ice machine missing cover, inside lid broken) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit.(rice ) Corrected On Site.
1/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.(ice machine misding lid)
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.(broken floor tiles throughout kitchen )
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect.(employee making salad) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.(on side of freezer on cooks line)
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.( plastic curtians in walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.(cooks line)
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(raw seafood over produce in walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.(bottles contain sanitizer per person in charge)
8/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 22-17-1 Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. salad area
  • Critical - Violation: 22-20-1 Observed buildup of black substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Violation: 36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken floor tiles throughout kitchen
3/22/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. on cookline
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken floor tiles throughout kitchen
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed Dust debris buildup on fan shield.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt between cookline equipment.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on can opener holder.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. potato salad ambient cooling covered with pla tic wrap in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed residue build-up on the bus pan storage rack
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler doors
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. salad area
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. smoke room
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.walkin freezer shelves rusted
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
3/21/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken @46 F, fish@46 F in cookline reachin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. yellow rice @ 120 F
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding units.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cookline
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.walkin freezer rusted
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of bulk ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in freezer.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. cookline
  • Observed build-up of dust on the fan shield near dishmachine
  • Observed residue build-up on can opener holder
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on the outside door of cold holding units
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken floor tile throughout kitchen
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris in kitchen area.
  • Observed employee coat stored with food. Corrected On Site.
12/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of outside ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Critical. Smoke house hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in smoke house area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
6/2/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in kitchen coolers.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in kitchen coolers between use.
  • Observed soiled wet wiping cloth in use with fresh solution.
  • Critical. Observed interiors of microwaves soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of outside ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed dust residue build-up on kitchen fan blades.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on kitchen / storeroom storage shelves.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees in outside smoke house.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing / smokehouse area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed wall air vents soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottles.
2/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed combined ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
  • Critical. No oyster warning sign with required language provided.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered shrimp in walk in cooler between use.
  • Critical. No chlorine test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed grill line food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, grease or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Critical. Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair ( outside storage room ).
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
10/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/17/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 1/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/25/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/24/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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