The Dancing Crab
884 W SR 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 · Permanent Food Service · License 6903106
What drove the grade
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 23 routine inspection2 high priority, 4 intermediate (1 repeat), 7 basic (1 repeat)-33
- Administrative complaint on Jul 23, now complaint after follow-upCounts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score47
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitAug 17, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
12 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
More time given
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
More time given
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
More time given
Basic7
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
More time given
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
More time given
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitAug 7, 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.
13 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.
Facility has not repaired dish machine. Per operator they have been using 3 compartment sink
More time given
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
More time given
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
More time given
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
More time given
Basic7
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
More time given
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
More time given
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
More time given
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
More time given
- First visitJul 23, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Repeat violation
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Chlorine
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Pot filling water in hand sink on cooks line for steam table.
Basic7
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Chicken wings stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed on shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Hood filters, sides of all cooking equipment and equipment on cooks line.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Dry storage soda room area floor tiles and wall in disrepair.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wall by reach in cooler and steam tables heavily soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
In dry storage soda room
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Underneath all cooking equipment and equipment on cooks line
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.