Boiling Crab (the)
5829 SW 73 St Ste 4, South Miami, FL 33143 · Permanent Food Service · License 2336095
What drove the grade
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 7 routine inspection1 intermediate, 4 basic-7
- Extension granted on Oct 9Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-3
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 9, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Observed no plans submitted or approved by division.
More time given
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
More time given
- First visitAug 7, 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
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed in to go area dish machine added, no plans submitted or approved.
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed cooler out of order in bar area.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Observed on dry rack in warewash area.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed dust accumulation on ceiling in kitchen.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed phone on counter in warewash area. Chef had phone 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.