Miami Gardens, Miami-Dade County

CRAB GARDEN

17207 NW 27 AVE, Miami Gardens, FL 33056

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Mar 13, 2026
City
Miami Gardens
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 13, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

14-15-4

Detail 24439978

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar and rice.

14-01-5

Detail 24439979

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. By the walk in cooler Repeat Violation

14-05-4

Detail 24439981

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves of prep tables with food (can goods) and walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 24439976

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler: bag of onions stored on the floor. Walk in freezer: case of shrimps stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 24439977

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 24439980

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. By the cookline: unlabeled containers with salt, msg, and sugar. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-01-5

Detail 24047196

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24047197

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed shrimp and mussels stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24047192

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan covers with accumulated dust in walk in cooler.

14-17-4

Detail 24047195

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

02D-01-5

Detail 24047194

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container with no name label. Operator placed name. Corrected On-Site

36-10-4

Detail 24047193

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. In the walk in freezer.

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23574738

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer shelves heavily soiled. Observed storage shelves in the back soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer shelves heavily soiled. Observed storage shelves in the back soiled. Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23574737

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauces stored on the floor in the preparation station. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Observed fries and chicken stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23574736

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 23571014

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic butter sauce (49F - Cold Holding); seafood mix (50F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); beef (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler, as per operator noticed temperature was high at 12pm, called technician and are working on the unit at the moment. Items were transferred to walk in freezer until unit is at correct temperature.

22-02-4

Detail 23571011

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer shelves heavily soiled. Observed storage shelves in the back soiled. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23571015

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen handwashing sink with food debris inside.

14-74-7

Detail 23571016

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. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 52F, operator noticed temperature was high at 12pm, called technician and are working on the unit at the moment. Items were transferred to walk in freezer until unit is at correct temperature.

08B-38-4

Detail 23571013

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sauces stored on the floor in the preparation station.

06-01-5

Detail 23571017

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp thawing I standing water at the 3 compartment sink, operator turned on running water. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 23571012

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

36-10-4

Detail 23571010

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer floor soiled.

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-16-5

Detail 23164763

High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Observed unwashed vegetable over cooked chicken wings. Educated operator how to properly store.

22-02-4

Detail 23164766

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed walk in cooler shelves heavily soiled.

16-37-1

Detail 23164758

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

14-01-5

Detail 23164761

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl with no handle used as a scoop in the rice container and flour container. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23164759

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed fish stored on top of restaurant food items in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23164764

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of beef stored on the floor in the walk in freezer.

21-04-4

Detail 23164762

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23164760

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler with dust.

36-10-4

Detail 23164765

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled.

Jun 11, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 8Total: 15

08A-05-6

Detail 22922033

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over RTE vegetables in flip top cooler, operator relocated products. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22922025

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed orange chicken (63F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (71F - Cold Holding) located on prep table next to fryer as per operator for two hours. Operator moved products to walk in freezer for rapid cooling Corrective Action Taken

11-07-5

Detail 22922029

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided operator with Big 6 poster Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 22922037

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed Shrimp (82/79F - Cooling) covered while in the cooling process located inside walk in cooler. Operator uncovered the product Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22922036

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

31B-02-4

Detail 22922026

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink, operator provided paper towels Corrected On-Site

41-04-4

Detail 22922023

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed can of WD-40 underneath prep table next to bottles of vinegar and sesame oil

32-09-4

Detail 22922030

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed out of order sign on door of working customer bathroom, operator removed sign and changed sign for customer use only. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22922035

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled near hand wash sink Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 22922028

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of chicken stored on sheet tray on floor inside of walk in cooler, operator moved boxes to shelf Observed case of water stored on floor in storage area. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 22922034

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table by triple sink, operator removed towel Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22922024

Basic - Observed walk in cooler with soiled shelves

14-17-4

Detail 22922032

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

21-12-4

Detail 22922027

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of prep table not in sanitizer solution Repeat Violation

21-09-4

Detail 22922031

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth stored on prep table by triple sink

Apr 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

27-16-5

Detail 22832726

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator turn on the hot water valve. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22832725

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 22832724

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22832727

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-04-5

Detail 22650522

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler : raw chicken stored above carrots and onions. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22650521

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen: bags stored inside the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 22650519

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen, operator turned on the water during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22650520

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer door handles.

08B-47-4

Detail 22650518

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer: cases of shrimps stored on the floor.

23-03-4

Detail 22650523

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers inside the walk in cooler.

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

08A-17-6

Detail 21632351

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. Observed raw chicken above potato fries located in the walk-in freezer. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21632353

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed box containing roll of food service film stored on top of unit located in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21632359

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

24-08-4

Detail 21632358

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on shelf above 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21632355

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.

08B-38-4

Detail 21632357

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw shell eggs stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. Observed cases of plastic bottled drinking water stored on the dry storage floor. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21632356

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on the prep counter. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 21632354

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the dry storage area.

23-03-4

Detail 21632352

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

Mar 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 10, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-31-4

Detail 20737977

Intermediate - bserved: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed multiple shelves under preparation table has non pitting surface.

13-03-4

Detail 20737972

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

42-01-4

Detail 20737985

Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed by the kitchen back door marked exit. Employee inverted mop. Corrected On-Site

Oct 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

14-31-5

Detail 20599133

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with broccoli in the walk in cooler. Manager discarded nonfood grade bags. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20599132

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board has stains.