Crabbers
4195 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34234 · Permanent Food Service · License 6805157
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 27 complaint inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 6 basic (2 repeats)-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
- First visitAug 27, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw oysters stored over sauces in a make table cooler and raw shrimp stored over cooked corn in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the oysters and corn.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed baby wipes stored over the cook line and observed dawn dish soap stored over a container of sugar and mints in the dry storage area. Operator moved the chemicals.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Observed none of their tags marked.
Repeat violation
Basic6
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Observed a line cook and a prep cook not wearing hair restraints. Operator had them put on hats.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed cups being used as scoops for a number of food products. Operator removed some of the cups.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Observed a buildup of debris on top of the dish machine.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.
Observed a buildup of dead flys in their sticky traps. Operator removed some traps.
Fixed on the spot
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed a gap underneath their back exit door.
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 multiple employee items stored on the cook line and back dry storage area. Operator removed the items and discussed getting employee lockers.
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.