The Monster Crab
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025
32
Score
The Monster Crab in Queens, NY, received a high-risk inspection score of 32 during its most recent evaluation on September 8, 2025. This inspection identified five critical and five minor violations, including issues with the sanitization and storage of food contact surfaces and utensils. The facility has maintained a pattern of high-risk scores across its three recorded inspections.
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Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
32
Dec 21, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
78
Aug 30, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
37
Violations — Sep 8, 2025 Inspection
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Critical
Not Critical
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