South Bradenton, Manatee County

MR & MRS CRAB

497 CORTEZ RD W, South Bradenton, FL 34207

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Jan 12, 2026
City
South Bradenton
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
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.

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 24295606

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in upright reach in cooler clams (51F - Cold Holding); crab (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); sausage (52F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated all food product had been in reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and placed ice on all food product. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Shrimp 49°F sausage cooked sausage 52°F Admin Complaint

14-17-4

Detail 24295607

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.observed in walk-in cooler rusted shelves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-12: Time Extended

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 24292157

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in upright reach in cooler clams (51F - Cold Holding); crab (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); sausage (52F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated all food product had been in reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and placed ice on all food product. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24292164

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.observed in main kitchen area mold like substance in top ice bin. Warning

32-12-6

Detail 24292160

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

08B-38-4

Detail 24292162

Basic - Food stored on floor.observed on cooks line liquid margarine containers stored on floor.Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24292161

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers in main kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24292158

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.observed in walk-in cooler rusted shelves. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 24292159

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.observed in bar area Handwashing sink leaking. Warning

29-20-5

Detail 24292163

Basic - very slow draining water in handwashing sink in bar area. Warning

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

53A-05-6

Detail 23983852

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/

53B-13-5

Detail 23983855

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Megan and Pamela.

50-09-4

Detail 23983854

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.Person in charge printed and placed license at front desk .As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 23983856

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 23983853

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.Person in charge printed a copy. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23983857

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryer hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

50-09-4

Detail 23500303

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

24-08-4

Detail 23500299

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back kitchen area by dishwasher food service pans wet nesting. Person in charge separated pans to air dry. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23500301

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23500302

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23500300

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryer hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in bar area soda gun holster soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned holster. Corrected On-Site

Sep 3, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

24-08-4

Detail 23119949

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back kitchen area by dishwasher food service pans wet nesting. Person in charge separated pans to air dry. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 23119948

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on west side of building. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23119946

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in back kitchen area.

25-06-4

Detail 23119947

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-01-4

Detail 23023143

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under exterior door on East end of main kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: Time Extended

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23020409

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line Sausage (55F - Cold Holding); Hard Boiled Eggs (50F - Cold Holding); Crab (51F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); Clams (49F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated it was placed in the reach in cooler at 1:00pm. Person in charge placed all food items in walk in freezer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

13-07-4

Detail 23020407

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area employee engaged in food preparation with a wrist bracelet. Employee removed bracelet and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23020405

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under exterior door on East end of main kitchen. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23020408

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen above fryers and Grill hood filters soiled with grease. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23020406

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in back kitchen area. Person in charge inverted mop. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

01C-03-4

Detail 22566929

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated Person in charge on Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

31B-03-4

Detail 22566928

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in front bar area. Person in charge filled soap. Corrected On-Site

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 22316549

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed in back kitchen area dish machine sanitizer at 000ppm. Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and stopped using dish machine. Person in charge called for repair. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at 000 ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge called for repair and set up 3 compartment sink. And tested at 100ppm. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22316551

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks line raw shrimp over hard boiled eggs. Educated Person in charge and emailed safe refrigerator storage in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks line raw shrimp over hard boiled eggs. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge removed raw shrimp. Admin Complaint

23-03-4

Detail 22316550

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back area of kitchen over fryers and Grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Time Extended

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 22156453

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. Observed in back kitchen area dish machine sanitizer at 000ppm. Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink and stopped using dish machine. Person in charge called for repair. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 22156454

High Priority - Raw Shell eggs stored over with unwashed produce. Educated Person in charge and emailed in Spanish and English safe refrigerator storage. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22156452

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks line raw shrimp over hard boiled eggs. Educated Person in charge and emailed safe refrigerator storage in English and Spanish. Person in charge removed raw shrimp. Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-02-4

Detail 22156450

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

11-26-1

Detail 22156457

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. Educated Person in charge and emailed for a second time in English and Spanish to Person in charge. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22156451

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

41-17-4

Detail 22156456

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bar area. Person in charge stated it was sanitizer and marked accordingly. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22156455

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back area of kitchen over fryers and Grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

01C-05-4

Detail 21718816

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

01C-03-4

Detail 21718818

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

01C-10-4

Detail 21718813

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.

16-37-1

Detail 21718814

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21718815

Basic - Food stored on floor in Walk in freezer. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21718817

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back area of kitchen over fryers and Grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03C-44-5

Detail 21386528

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed employee cooked raw chicken Final temperature 128°F. Educated Person in charge on cooking temperature. Employee put chicken wings back in deep fryer. Employee checked Chicken wings for a 2nd time and the wings were 178°F Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21386530

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over fresh lemon. Person in charge removed lemons. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 21386527

Intermediate - Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-05-4

Detail 21386525

Intermediate - oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

13-04-4

Detail 21386529

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees cooking food no beard guard. Person in charge gave them beard guards.

23-03-4

Detail 21386526

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vent over fryer and boil station heavily soiled with grease.

May 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31B-03-4

Detail 21065678

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at Handwashing sink at bar. Manager fixed soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21065675

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on both ice machines. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21065677

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items stored on food in main kitchen area and Walk in freezer Manager removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21065676

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout kitchen area Reach in cooler,Reach in freezer and Walk in cooler soiled gaskets. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Feb 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

12A-07-5

Detail 20842664

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook removed soiled gloves and went to put on clean gloves and no hand washing. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for Handwashing and glove use. Cook washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 20842667

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed Chicken wings,cooked potatoes,corn not time marked. Manager stated the item were out for approximately 1 hour. Manager marked all product with the time they came out of the cooler for a total of 4 hours. Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 20842661

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. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer bucket over 200ppm Manager diluted solution and rechecked chlorine sanitizer and was 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20842666

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine mold like substance. Manager cleaned ice machine . Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 20842660

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook with bracelet on wrist. Manager had him remove bracelet. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20842662

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in dry storage bucket of soy sauce stored on floor. Manager moved to shelve. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20842663

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout main kitchen area in Reach in cooler,Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer.

33-16-4

Detail 20842665

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site