Mr & Mrs Crab
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
82
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Mr & Mrs Crab stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
The city-wide average is 83, putting Mr & Mrs Crab squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in upright reach in cooler clams (51F - Cold Holding); crab (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); sausage (52F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated all food product had been in reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and placed ice on all food product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Shrimp 49°F sausage cooked sausage 52°F **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.observed in walk-in cooler rusted shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in upright reach in cooler clams (51F - Cold Holding); crab (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); sausage (52F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated all food product had been in reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and placed ice on all food product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.observed in main kitchen area mold like substance in top ice bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Food stored on floor.observed on cooks line liquid margarine containers stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.observed in walk-in cooler rusted shelves. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.observed in bar area Handwashing sink leaking. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - very slow draining water in handwashing sink in bar area. **Warning**
29-20-5
61
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - 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 and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Megan and Pamela.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.Person in charge printed and placed license at front desk .As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.Person in charge printed a copy. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryer hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back kitchen area by dishwasher food service pans wet nesting. Person in charge separated pans to air dry. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryer hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in bar area soda gun holster soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned holster. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
78
Sep 3, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back kitchen area by dishwasher food service pans wet nesting. Person in charge separated pans to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back kitchen area.
14-69-4
82
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line Sausage (55F - Cold Holding); Hard Boiled Eggs (50F - Cold Holding); Crab (51F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Clams (49F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated it was placed in the reach in cooler at 1:00pm. Person in charge placed all food items in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee engaged in food preparation with a wrist bracelet. Employee removed bracelet and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under exterior door on East end of main kitchen. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen above fryers and Grill hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area. Person in charge inverted mop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
70
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated Person in charge on Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in front bar area. Person in charge filled soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
82
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks line raw shrimp over hard boiled eggs. Educated Person in charge and emailed safe refrigerator storage in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks line raw shrimp over hard boiled eggs. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge removed raw shrimp. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in back kitchen area dish machine sanitizer at 000ppm. Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and stopped using dish machine. Person in charge called for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at 000 ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge called for repair and set up 3 compartment sink. And tested at 100ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back area of kitchen over fryers and Grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in back kitchen area dish machine sanitizer at 000ppm. Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and stopped using dish machine. Person in charge called for repair. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw Shell eggs stored over with unwashed produce. Educated Person in charge and emailed in Spanish and English safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks line raw shrimp over hard boiled eggs. Educated Person in charge and emailed safe refrigerator storage in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated Person in charge and emailed for a second time in English and Spanish to Person in charge. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Brenke,Daymeon, and Claude. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bar area. Person in charge stated it was sanitizer and marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back area of kitchen over fryers and Grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
41
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr & Mrs Crab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr & Mrs Crab on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr & Mrs Crab?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Mr & Mrs Crab.
How does Mr & Mrs Crab compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Mr & Mrs Crab most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Mr & Mrs Crab's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr & Mrs Crab have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr & Mrs Crab means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mr & Mrs Crab inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr & Mrs Crab is inspected around four times per year on average.
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