Vero Beach, Indian River County

THE CRAB STOP SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL II

89 ROYAL PALM PT, Vero Beach, FL 32960

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
2 High Priority
Sep 16, 2025
City
Vero Beach
County
Indian River
Status
Closed
Inspections
14

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.

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

08A-04-5

Detail 24037955

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shelled eggs over green peppers Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24037957

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fish dip (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); lobster tails (48F - Cold Holding). In cooler for 30 mins. Operator iced down 2nd temps- lobster-40f. Shrimp 42f. Fish dip 42f Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24037953

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 24037950

Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. One tag is missing a date

06-09-1

Detail 24037952

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. Fish is not fully thawed. Educated operator and advised to remove from bag Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24037951

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on server fridge

36-73-4

Detail 24037956

Basic - Floor soiled in grease under ovens

23-03-4

Detail 24037954

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup up on hoods and cook line equipment. Gaskets soiled

Apr 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

03D-02-5

Detail 23691872

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beef soup observed at 54f. Made last night and stored in cooler overnight

01B-36-5

Detail 23691875

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.

31B-02-4

Detail 23691874

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at sink next to dishwasher. No soap at front counter hand sink Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23691878

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23691873

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On cook line cooler handles

14-11-5

Detail 23691869

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cooler in prep area is broken and not in use.

36-01-4

Detail 23691870

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease buildup on floors under hood system

23-03-4

Detail 23691877

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled in grease. Hoods are scheduled to be cleaned this week

29-49-6

Detail 23691876

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line cooler Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23691871

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bins of seasonings next to walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

35A-02-6

Detail 23529317

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies near mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Observed 3 flies Time Extended

01C-03-4

Detail 23529318

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: Time Extended

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 23527581

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flies near mop sink

35A-05-4

Detail 23527578

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 16 live roaches in non operational walk in cooler. Activity along door gasket and cooler floor. Walk in cooler is not in use due to it being broken. Walk in cooler is next to cooks line and dish machine Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23527575

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 23527577

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler: cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); pre made salads (53F - Cold Holding) Desert cooler-milk 96f cold holding, 1/2 and 1/2 86f. Cold holding ; cheese (85F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (88F - Cold Holding) Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 23527579

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

31B-02-4

Detail 23527582

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

02C-02-5

Detail 23527574

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings and cooked rice

14-74-7

Detail 23527576

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Salad cooler ambient 51f. Desert cooler ambient 86f.

36-22-4

Detail 23527573

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under reach in cooler

29-49-6

Detail 23527572

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line make table and walk in cooler

08B-12-5

Detail 23527580

Basic - Stored food not covered. Corn in walk in cooler, chicken wings and rice in reach in cooler

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-74-7

Detail 23086905

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cook line cooler is reading 60f Walk-in cooler 55f Small make table 52f - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-22: Small make table ambient 39f. Cook line cooler ambient 48f. Operator is not using walk in cooler. He stated he is going to use the other walk incooler Time Extended

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 15

01B-02-5

Detail 23085563

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 23085561

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage and eggs at 50f. In service for 3.5 hours. A divided rapid chill. Cut lettuce 52f. Cooked shrimp 50f. Sliced tomato 50f. Shredded cheese 52f. Fish dip 52f all cold holding; premade salads (52F - Cold Holding) Operator threw away *** Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23085555

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Detail 23085562

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink next to dishwasher Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23085553

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and chicken wings Corrected On-Site

01C-10-4

Detail 23085556

Intermediate - oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator placed tag Corrected On-Site

14-74-7

Detail 23085551

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cook line cooler is reading 60f Walk-in cooler 55f Small make table 52f

36-22-4

Detail 23085559

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler

36-73-4

Detail 23085557

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cooks line under equipment

22-08-4

Detail 23085552

Basic - Interior of /microwave has accumulation of /grease/food debris.

05-09-4

Detail 23085554

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In flip top cooler on cooks line and walk in

23-03-4

Detail 23085558

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled in grease and between equipment Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 23085550

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make table on cooks line

14-33-4

Detail 23085560

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

08B-12-5

Detail 23085549

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked Chicken wings Corrected On-Site

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

41-15-5

Detail 22643894

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 200+++ppm. Remade now 100ppm Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22643892

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was added. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22643889

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in reach in cooler and creamer in reach in. Date mark was added Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22643897

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as scoop for potatoes Repeat Violation

01C-06-5

Detail 22643895

Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Tag was placed back with oysters. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22643891

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22643890

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice cream freezer door broken

36-22-4

Detail 22643893

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in coolers Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 22643898

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22643896

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup between equipment.

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

28-02-4

Detail 22319264

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Inside walk-in draining into bus tub. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22319262

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on front glass cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

08B-19-4

Detail 22319263

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Condensation dripping into cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-27: Time Extended

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 18

08A-05-6

Detail 22316824

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw mahi stored over cooked crab legs Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-09-4

Detail 22316817

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.educated operator

03A-02-5

Detail 22316825

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crawfish (53F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (52F - Cold Holding); smoked sausage (52F - Cold Holding). cooked lobster (53F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (52F - Cold Holding) Cook stated stocked 3.5 hours ago. Advised to rapid chill, moved into freezer Rechecked scallops 51°, lobster 49°,hard boiled eggs 46°, smoked sausage 50°, crawfish 51° after 4 hours Warning

05-05-4

Detail 22316821

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.

31A-09-4

Detail 22316814

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand wash sink blocked by package of sausage Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22316823

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. All employees are being retrained

02A-02-4

Detail 22316827

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Not marked on menu, being corrected during inspection Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 22316816

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. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22316818

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in bin of sugar

28-02-4

Detail 22316813

Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Inside walk-in draining into bus tub.

12B-07-4

Detail 22316812

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On storage shelf Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22316820

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 22316828

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on front glass cooler

36-22-4

Detail 22316815

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Inside walk-in cooler

08B-19-4

Detail 22316819

Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Condensation dripping into cooked potatoes in walk-in cooler

10-07-4

Detail 22316826

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in water at 87° Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 22316822

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Crab legs slacking at room temperature, still frozen moved into walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22316811

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 18

12A-07-5

Detail 21841260

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 21841264

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw scallops stored over lettuce Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21841275

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over corn on the cobb Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01C-05-4

Detail 21841271

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

31A-09-4

Detail 21841262

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stainless steel scruby in sink Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 21841273

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Front counter Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21841266

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid in bottle not labeled

27-16-4

Detail 21841269

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front sink Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 21841268

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. Mahi Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21841270

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

40-06-5

Detail 21841276

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on top of ice maker

13-03-4

Detail 21841274

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

10-20-4

Detail 21841259

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 21841261

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

23-03-4

Detail 21841263

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 21841267

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 21841272

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading over 200+++ppm. Advised to remake bucket, now reading 100ppm Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21841265

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powered sugar Repeat Violation

Jul 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-73-4

Detail 21176881

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooks line heavy soil 2. Wall behind cooks line soiled Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21176882

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dirty Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-08: Time Extended

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 15

22-41-4

Detail 21174136

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. Reading"0". Primed 3 times, still reading"0". Repeat Violation Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21174127

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw scallops stored over butter Corrected On-Site

01C-05-4

Detail 21174137

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 21174132

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk

53A-05-6

Detail 21174129

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/ manager Ellis came in. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21174126

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21174133

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to dispense white powder next to microwave Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21174128

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 21174123

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and keys stored over rice Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21174131

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooks line heavy soil 2. Wall behind cooks line soiled Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21174124

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2. Scoops in standing water found at 74°

21-04-4

Detail 21174130

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 21174134

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dirty Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 21174135

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

02D-01-5

Detail 21174125

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in plastic container next to microwave Corrected On-Site

Nov 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 20648407

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 measures 0 for sanitizer.

23-24-4

Detail 20648403

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters heavily soiled.

12B-07-4

Detail 20648405

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20648404

Basic - Equipment in poor repair: double door upright unit at server station, gasket ripped. Double door stainless ar cookline with ripped gasket. Prep station/cooler not operable.

36-73-4

Detail 20648406

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cook equipment and between equipment heavily soiled.

06-01-5

Detail 20648402

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of frozen shrimp thawing in prep sink. Corrected On-Site

Jul 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 20311417

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over butter in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20311418

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Drawn butter holding 70°, left overnight.

03A-02-5

Detail 20311414

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawn butter left out from yesterday, 70°. Stop sale issued.

02C-03-5

Detail 20311411

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened gallon jug of milk opened previous day.

16-37-1

Detail 20311419

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

31B-02-4

Detail 20311420

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.kitchen/cookline area.

14-01-5

Detail 20311416

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scooping potatoes.

14-11-4

Detail 20311415

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on tall stainless unit ripped and torn.

36-68-5

Detail 20311413

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

12B-13-4

Detail 20311412

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Orange drink in reach in cooler, no lid. Corrected On-Site