Tallahassee, Leon County

CK CRABHOUSE

2809 S MONROE ST, Tallahassee, FL 32301

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Mar 12, 2026
City
Tallahassee
County
Leon
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

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.

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-14-4

Detail 24438031

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.

31A-11-4

Detail 24438030

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils and bucket inside handwashing sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 24438029

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of shrimp stored on floor in kitchen. Employee properly placed shrimp during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 24438028

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

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 24102281

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Did not observe food handler training certificates during time of callback. Manager was not present. Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 24102280

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Did not observe food handler training certificates during time of callback. Manager was not present. Time Extended

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 23933582

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed neck bones cold holding at 51F for more than 4 hours.

31A-11-4

Detail 23933580

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottles of cleaning products inside hand sink in kitchen.

53A-02-7

Detail 23933581

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No manager on duty. Manager of establishment: Walter Rayo. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23933578

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23933583

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. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23933577

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pans of blue crabs, and box of shrimp stored on floor inside walk in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23933585

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.

12B-13-4

Detail 23933579

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened employee beverage inside reach in freezer.

06-01-5

Detail 23933584

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed neck bones sitting out to thaw. Employee ran water over neck bones during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Apr 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-02-7

Detail 23671322

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager on duty Walter Rayo. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Did not observed Serv Safe certified food manager certificate during call back. Current manager on duty Christina Torres did not have access to certificates and stated she will have them by the end of the day. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23671323

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Did not observe Food safety training during call back. Current manager on duty did not have access to certificates and stated she will have them by the end of the day. Time Extended

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 23511781

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Turkey Neck bones 45F Pork neck bones 47F.

03A-02-5

Detail 23511788

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Turkey Neck bones 45F Pork neck bones 47F. See stop sale

02A-04-4

Detail 23511787

Intermediate - 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Operator properly posted sign during inspection. Corrected On-Site

53A-02-7

Detail 23511786

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager on duty Walter Rayo. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23511785

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink next to three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 23511783

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 23511780

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

32-12-5

Detail 23511784

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

08B-38-4

Detail 23511782

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed white shrimp inside box stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Observed cooking oil on floor in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23511789

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers stored on floor in dry storage area.

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

31A-11-4

Detail 23135390

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed grease strainer in hand wash sink near refrigerator.

31B-02-4

Detail 23135385

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on front line or women's restroom.

50-09-4

Detail 23135392

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 6/1/23. Owner printed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23135384

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed French fries, green beans stored in the floor in walk in freezer.

10-12-5

Detail 23135388

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored directly on ice machine.

23-03-4

Detail 23135389

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23135387

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed corn, potatoes, hard boiled eggs, shrimp in walk in cooler, no cover.

42-01-4

Detail 23135386

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in water on front line.

02D-01-5

Detail 23135391

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed garlic powder, seafood seasoning on front line, no label.

May 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-02-5

Detail 22790166

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-10: Time Extended

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 22623108

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink front line, and near 3 compartment sink.

53B-02-5

Detail 22623110

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22623111

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink.

36-34-5

Detail 22623106

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents with dust and grease accumulation.

50-09-4

Detail 22623109

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Owner printed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 22623107

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine.

Jul 28, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 27, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 22155242

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw eggs 48F, cooked potatoes 50F, cooked sausage 50F, hard boiled eggs 48F, cooked corn 47F, crab 49F, all items were placed in walk in cooler the day before. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22155245

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed eggs 48F, cooked potatoes 50F, cooked sausage 50F, hard boiled eggs 48F, cooked corn 47F, crab 49F Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22155241

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed hand sanitizer on prep table.

29-34-4

Detail 22155244

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow preventer for hose in kitchen.

11-27-4

Detail 22155246

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed flyer out for operator. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22155239

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pan in the hand washing sink in cooks area.

31B-02-4

Detail 22155247

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.Observed hand washing sink in kitchen area without paper towels.

05-08-4

Detail 22155238

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

31B-03-4

Detail 22155240

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hws in kitchen area.

50-09-4

Detail 22155243

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 21761239

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle unlabeled across from hand washing sink in front counter area.

14-01-5

Detail 21761238

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used as a scoop inside garlic powder and parsley located under the microwaves.

25-05-4

Detail 21761237

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic bottles and lids stored on floor right of microwave. Manager removed items from the floor. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21761240

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fish uncovered in reach in cooler left of three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Oct 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 21412135

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed crabs stored on floor in walk in freezer.

08B-12-5

Detail 21412136

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fish in reach in cooler uncovered across from fryers.

Mar 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 20972751

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Sauce container lid stored above microwave on front counter not properly cleaned and sanitized

31B-02-4

Detail 20972750

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen area

Feb 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-22-4

Detail 20871528

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in kitchen