Deerfield Beach, Broward County

RED CRAB SEAFOOD & GRILL

3887 W HILLSBORO BLVD, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
3 Intermediate
Jan 13, 2026
City
Deerfield Beach
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

31B-02-4

Detail 24298725

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager replaced paper towels Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24298727

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager replaced soap Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 24298730

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink in kitchen has water at 77°f

36-03-4

Detail 24298729

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing and falling off in walk in cooler

36-17-5

Detail 24298724

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing by dishwasher

08B-47-4

Detail 24298728

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of unwashed lemons in walk in cooler at front bar. Manager picked up box Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24298726

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of frozen fish in walk in freezer. Manager picked up Corrected On-Site

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 3Total: 12

03D-01-5

Detail 23856786

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked beef (80F - Cooling); ribs (80F - Cooling) items by cook line left outside to cool for approximately 1 hour. Chef put in walk in cooler

08A-05-6

Detail 23856782

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs were over bread in walk in cooler. Chef moved eggs Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23856792

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in kitchen was blocked by chair and phone in sink. Manager removed items Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23856781

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips were located

31B-02-4

Detail 23856784

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen and dishwasher area. Manager filled paper towels Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 23856790

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer at time of inspection

11-26-1

Detail 23856785

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. Forms not was emailed

03F-10-5

Detail 23856789

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure available at time of inspection. Form was emailed

08B-15-4

Detail 23856788

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples at salad bar were not wrapped

08B-38-4

Detail 23856791

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in the walk in freezer. Chef picked up Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23856783

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sign not up at handwashing sink in kitchen

02D-01-5

Detail 23856787

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31B-03-4

Detail 23426817

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in kitchen by the lockers. Employee filled soap Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23426813

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling Vents in kitchens have a heavy build up of dust and soot.

12B-07-4

Detail 23426812

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. An open can of soda on cutting board. Chef discarded Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23426814

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board on cook line. Chef removed cell phone and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23426816

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook with no hair restraints. Employee put on hair restraints Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23426815

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Snapper, shrimp, lobster,and steak being thawed in three compartment sink not under running water. Cook moved all items to walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 23082155

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Manager moved chicken to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 23082152

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

31B-02-4

Detail 23082154

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hash washing sinks in prep room and front bar

31B-03-4

Detail 23082151

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in front bar

31B-04-4

Detail 23082153

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at handwashing sink at front bar

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

01C-03-4

Detail 22674284

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

31B-02-4

Detail 22674285

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen, manager filled paper towels Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22674283

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled . Manager labeled bottles with chemicals Corrected On-Site

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 22547331

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/23 License expired less than sixty days

01C-03-4

Detail 22547333

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

31B-02-4

Detail 22547332

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager filled paper towels Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22547330

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour and salt not labeled. Corrected On-Site

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 22028870

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw oysters on speed rack in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22028867

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to ice machine. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 22028868

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tag date marking inconsistent

02A-01-4

Detail 22028871

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided oyster consumer advisory. Operator printed and posted Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22028869

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue substance at front counter not labeled. Operator labeled windex Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22028866

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

12A-05-4

Detail 21843989

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee used tobacco then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using tobacco then proceed to handle clean equipment on cook line without washing hands. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to wash hands Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Not observed at time of inspection. Inspector will recheck at next unannounced inspection Time Extended

08A-04-5

Detail 21843990

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs, raw fish stored above unwashed cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Raw calamari, beef, chicken stored above unwashed produce in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. Inspector will recheck at next unannounced inspection Time Extended Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21843988

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-09: Next unannounced Time Extended

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Basic: 3Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 21839838

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription medication stored in cook line flip top above food. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-05-4

Detail 21839836

High Priority - Employee used tobacco then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using tobacco then proceed to handle clean equipment on cook line without washing hands. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to wash hands Warning

22-45-4

Detail 21839837

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing in 2 compartment sink. Washing and rinsing with no sanitize step. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to use ware washing machine. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 21839846

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs, raw fish stored above unwashed cabbage in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 21839844

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna, raw white tuna fully thawed in ROP in walk in cooler. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21839840

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked shrimp, cooked fish (48°F-51°F - Cold Holding) being held on cook line on top of pans. Operator states item was cooked yesterday. Unknown time out of temperature. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. Sushi rice stored on sushi line/kitchen not discarded. Operator states item was cooked yesterday and has been held over night. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21839841

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked shrimp, cooked fish (48°F-51°F - Cold Holding) being held on cook line on top of pans. Operator states item was cooked yesterday. Unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale prepared salad (53°F); krab salad (51°F); cooked shrimp (54°F); cooked mussel (55°F); cut melon (48°F) on buffet line. Items stored on top of ice without covering sides of containers. Items have been out for less than 1 hour and will be discarded at the end of 4 hours. Discussed TPHC with operator Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-04-5

Detail 21839843

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. Sushi rice stored on sushi line/kitchen not discarded. Operator states item was cooked yesterday and has been held over night. See stop sale. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21839842

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 21839845

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw tuna, raw white tuna fully thawed in ROP in walk in cooler. See Stop Sale Warning

10-17-4

Detail 21839839

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on cook line Warning

Feb 7, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

29-42-4

Detail 20840781

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

16-37-1

Detail 20840779

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

27-16-4

Detail 20840780

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In ladies room

51-13-4

Detail 20840782

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.