Mr & Mrs Crab

6798 Crosswinds Dr N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 · Permanent Food Service · License 6218121

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Grade F
Safety score 40 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 24, 2026

What drove the grade

Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.High priority · 16 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 24 routine inspection
    4 high priority (3 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 6 intermediate (5 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 7 basic (1 repeat)
    -40
  • Administrative complaint on Jul 24
    Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
    -20
  • Safety score40

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

17 violations found
  1. First visitJul 24, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    17 violations found:

    • 4 High priority
    • 6 Intermediate
    • 7 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority4

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.

      Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Condensation is running over soiled areas into the ice.

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      -Raw shrimp and lobsters over cooked mussels and boiled eggs in walk in cooler. Operator moved raw meats to store below ready to eat foods

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.

      Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink behind bar (Quaternary 0ppm), operator added sanitize tablets and retested at 200PPM.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.

      Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500ppm) operator diluted and retested at 200PPM.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate6

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Food being cooled by nonapproved method.

      -corn and potatoes stored to cool in walk in cooler at high temperatures stacked and covered. Operator unstaffed and uncovered for proper cooling.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      -Soda gun nozzle behind bar soiled with debris Operator cleaned and sanitized

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee restroom.

      Operator put out paper towels.

      Fixed on the spot

      No soap provided at handwash sink in employee restroom.

      Operator put out soap.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information.

      Last names missing on multiple certificates. We were able to get last names for the employees on duty but not all.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

      Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Line cook Martin is lacking proof of Food Handler training.

    Basic7

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust.

      -Ice machine interior soiled with debris, slime, moldlike substances. I observed condensation accumulate over the soiled areas and drip onto ice. Stop Sale issued.

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at end of cookline near steam table.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

      Condensation is running over soiled areas into the ice. Issued Stop Sale.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.

      -Clean buckets and trays used for food stored in front of hand wash sink exposed to splash. Operator moved items to other side of splash guard.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.

      1 dead roach in reach in beer cooler behind bar. 1 dead roach in employee restroom. Operator removed and cleaned areas.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

      -Standing water on floor at end of cookline near dish pit

    • 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.

      -Earbud style headphone on clean dish rack. Operator removed and sanitized rack.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized3
Food protection and cross-contamination2
Handwash sinks and supplies2
Manager certification and employee training2
Approved source; food safe and unadulterated1
Food out of temperature1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1