Crane Watch Club
4225 SW Bimini Cir S, Palm City, FL 34990 · Permanent Food Service · License 5300401
What drove the grade
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 4 routine inspection3 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 5 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot), 2 basic (1 repeat)-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 5, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitSep 4, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
At walk in cooler- ham 54°F- cold holding, sliced cheese 50°F- cold holding, shredded cheese 51°F -cold holding, hot dogs 51°F- cold holding, sliced turkey 50°F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1.5 hours- operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.
At cookline area- employee handled raw frozen patties then proceed to handle , container of chopped lettuce and chicken salad without washing their hands - educated operator- employee washed their hands.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
At liquor storage room in back of kitchen- approximately 2 rodent droppings on bottom shelf and inside large empty storage container- operator removed and sanitized the area.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board- operator removed.
Repeat violation
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
At liquor storage room in back of kitchen - approximately 1 dead roach on the floor- operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.