Pensacola, Escambia County

CRACKING CRAB

5100 9 AVE F645, Pensacola, FL 32504

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
Dec 17, 2025
City
Pensacola
County
Escambia
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

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.

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

01C-02-4

Detail 24261089

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Manager only able to show one oyster tag from 11/7/25. Per manager, raw oysters are not currently being served this month and others were thrown away.

Sep 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-05-6

Detail 24030684

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/ 7 food handlers present with no food manager present. Assistant Manager Jae is currently enrolled for food manager corse at the end of the month.

06-09-1

Detail 24030685

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. Frozen clams thawing out in walk-in cooler in sealed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaging baring label "Keep Frozen." Operator cut package open to reintroduce oxygen. Corrected On-Site

Jan 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 23448566

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers for cooked potatoes stored on floor. Margarine and sauce buckets stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected storage of all items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Nov 1, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 31, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 23324486

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken, removed from original package, stored over originally packaged cooked scallops in walk/in freezer near kitchen entrance. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23324490

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp, stored in cups, stored on top of cooked crab legs in reach-in cooler. Operator removed crab legs and stored them in walk-in cooler during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 23324489

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken, removed from original package, stored over raw fish and ribs in walk-in freezer. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23324488

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed mold like substance touching ice in ice machine.

22-20-5

Detail 23324487

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance touching ice in ice machine. See stop sale.

14-69-4

Detail 23324485

Basic - Ice buildup in wall-in freezer.

Oct 30, 2024

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 29, 2024

Complaint Partial

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-05-4

Detail 23317863

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches traveling from underneath trash can to nearby reach-in cooler in kitchen across from pot burners. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Upon callback, observed 3 live roaches underneath reach-in cooler. Operator removed reach-in cooler during inspection. Time Extended

Oct 29, 2024

Complaint Partial

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

35A-05-4

Detail 23317410

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches traveling from underneath trash can to nearby reach-in cooler in kitchen across from pot burners. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23317408

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gumbo in warmer at 126f for 30 minutes. Operator reheated gumbo to 186f in 20 minutes. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23317409

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed operator use cup to scoop ice. Operator retrieved ice scoop for ice. Cup used as scoop for uncooked rice. Operator removed cup in ice during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23317411

Basic - Stored food not covered. Fries stored in walk-in freezer not covered. Operator covered fries during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 17, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23153407

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored in walk-in cooler over cooked crab. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01C-03-4

Detail 23153408

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Per operator, oyster tags are marked when case is opened, but not marked with last use date. Some tags do not have any date written.

31B-02-4

Detail 23153404

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area.

14-01-5

Detail 23153409

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop for sugar. Operator removed bowl during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23153405

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Wooden cutting board has many cut marks and chips throughout surface. Operator disposed of cutting board during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23153406

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oysters in walk-in cooler, and several items in walk-in freezer.

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23123798

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over sausage in walk-in cooler. Raw chicken stored over cooked crab in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23123796

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to server station. Operator placed soap dispenser at station during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23123797

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for rice. Operator removed bowl during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23123799

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 22648166

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 small flying insects observed around hand sink by server station. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22648164

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp and crawfish in walk-in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 22648162

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk for batter at 67f for 10 minutes, oysters at 45f for 2 hours, sliced tomatoes at 47f for 30 minutes, crab at 57f for 10 minutes. Operator moved oysters pan from separate pan and replaced it with direct air flow from reach-in cooler, bringing it to 35f in30 minutes. Operator placed milk in ice, brining it to 42f in 30 minutes. Unable to retemp sliced tomatoes. Crabs had no change after 30 minutes. Corrective Action Taken

31A-04-4

Detail 22648161

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handwash sink located on side of cook line removed. Warning

14-14-4

Detail 22648168

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. No food grade brush used in margarine.

14-01-5

Detail 22648163

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to scoop rice.

14-69-4

Detail 22648167

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22648165

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of pan in flour not stored above item.

Oct 23, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 11, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

01C-03-4

Detail 22357928

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

01C-02-4

Detail 22357926

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Establishment missing oyster tags.

53B-05-5

Detail 22357927

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler training expired. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22357929

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both walk in coolers have ice build up. Not observed making contact with food.

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 21292959

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. Dish Machine Sanitizer not reading proper PPM per inspector and establishment test strips. Establishment has alternate means of sanitizing dish ware setup.

08B-38-4

Detail 21292961

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of shrimp stored on ground in walk in freezer. Employees stored items on shelves during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21292960

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer. No contact with food items observed, manager stated source of ice has been recently fixed. Repeat Violation

Mar 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

01C-05-4

Detail 20972153

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags not kept in correct order.

01C-03-4

Detail 20972158

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. No tags marked.

31A-09-4

Detail 20972152

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by line blocked off for employee use. Operator states sink is not currently working properly and plumber has been called. Sink can otherwise be used.

22-20-5

Detail 20972157

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector plate on ice machine. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20972156

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used as scoops for various containers of seasonings in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 20972155

Basic - Food stored on floor. Various food boxes on floor in walk in cooler. Fryer oil stored on floor by back door.

14-69-4

Detail 20972151

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer. No contact with food observed.

02D-01-5

Detail 20972154

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers containing various seasonings not labeled. Operator added labels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 12, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

09-01-4

Detail 20423283

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Upon inspection observed employee guide cooked crawfish and corn with bare hand onto plate and then bagged for service in cook area.

08B-27-4

Detail 20423280

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Upon inspection observed large container of chicken resting on top of trash can in kitchen by prep area. Operator removed container holding chicken during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 20423279

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Upon inspection observed raw hamburger patties stored above mussels in small reach in prep cooler right side of service window. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01C-02-4

Detail 20423284

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

13-03-4

Detail 20423285

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees in cook/prep area of kitchen without hair restraints.

36-22-4

Detail 20423281

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Upon inspection observed water from behind ice machine leaking water on floor back of kitchen left side.

08B-12-5

Detail 20423282

Basic - Stored food not covered. Upon inspection observed containers of sausage and shrimp uncovered in walk in cooler right side. Operator corrected storage during inspection. Corrected On-Site