The Krab Hut
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at The Krab Hut, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near eight.
The pattern that stands out is high Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Fort Myers restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler; raw shrimp stored over cooked corn. Operator removed raw shrimp to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store cleaning brush. Operator removed the brush. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near walk in freezer.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice at dry storage. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil container stored on floor near dry storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
47
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler at cook line; raw chicken container stored over cooked shrimp. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator moved the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic flour container not labeled at dry storage. Operator labeled the container.
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
74
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over broccoli. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Soda gun at bar soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on prep area. Operator removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer; crab boxes stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service forks and spoons not stored inverted or protected from contamination at bar area. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored rice not covered. Operator covered rice. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
52
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler near by kitchen entrance; raw shrimps stored over cooked chicken. Operator removed raw shrimps to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored with coconut milk at dry storage. Operator removed spray bottle to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored flour bag left open, not covered. Operator closed flour bag. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen cooked mussels thawing in standing water. Operator placed frozen cooked mussels under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Reach in cooler near by kitchen entrance; Raw chicken stored above chopped onions. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical spray bottles stored over cooked soup at server station. Operator removed chemical spray bottles to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at bar used to store food container. Operator removed the food container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near by triple sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at cook line. Operator labeled the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drilling machine stored next to clean plates at Dish machine area. Operator removed the drilling machine. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Open stored ice bucket inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at server station. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense rice at dry storage. Operator removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Scoop handle in contact with corn Starch. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooked shell mussels stored on floor in reach in freezer.
08B-38-4
35
Apr 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator has a few tags only for the month of March. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
01C-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-19: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
86
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade carry on bags used for cabbages at walk-in cooler. Operator removed cabbages from the bag, and placed them in container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
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. Dishmachine chlorine 00ppm. Operator called technician and stated will be using triple sink until machine gets fixed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator has a few tags only for the month of March. **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. Provided operator health employee reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at prep area. Operator removed and placed wiping cloth in sanitizing bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour at dry storage. Operator voluntarily discarded bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted or protected. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooked shell mussel boxes on floor at walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
45
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Apr 11, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 13, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken and shrimp over unwashed cabbage and onions in walk-in cooler. Operator moved vegetable to other side of cooler so raw items were no longer over vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last day served. Operator marked most recent and will mark moving forward **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Ear buds plugged in and hanging over food prep line. Operator removed item Repeat 2/15/2022 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pineapple juice behind bar and buckets of soy sauce in kitchen are stored on floor. Operator has order racks to store items; he is waiting for them to arrive. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in waitstaff area has accumulated debris.
22-08-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Krab Hut last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Krab Hut on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Krab Hut?
Across the inspection record, high Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Krab Hut.
How does The Krab Hut compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
The Krab Hut most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has The Krab Hut's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at The Krab Hut have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around eight per visit.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Krab Hut means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Krab Hut inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Krab Hut is inspected around three times per year on average.
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