Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs
Last inspected:
884 W Sr 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs has accumulated 213 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.9 per visit. The restaurant has operated under three names at this location: Romanos Macaroni Grill, The Dancing Crab, and currently Dancing Crab. Fire safety violations center on a persistent boiler certification issue cited repeatedly across five years, with inspectors noting an expired boiler certificate and missing insurance inspector reports in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The facility has faced one disciplinary action totaling $440 in fines. Top recurring violations include food contact surfaces, proper ventilation, and clean multi-use utensils.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
This Facility
7.9
violations / inspection
7.9 violations per inspection
Seminole County Avg
5.44
violations / inspection
5.44 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Seminole County Avg
0.14
closures / facility
0.14 county average
Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $440.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2015024964 | $440.00 | May 18, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (8)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
-boiler certificate expired 10/17. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
-boiler certificate expired 10/17.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Jurisdiction number 131906 expired 12/10/17 **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
131906 expired 12/10/17. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-12: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
131906 expired 12/10/17.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
-boiler certificate posted expired 12/2017.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (10) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspectors boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-06-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher is inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Blocked by rolling rack **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections32 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections33 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs last inspected?
- Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs had?
- Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs find?
- Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs was most recently inspected on January 20, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs has 8 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $440.00 in fines.
- How much has Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs been fined?
- Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs has been fined a total of $440.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Dancing Crab in Altamonte Springs operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Romanos Macaroni Grill (2016), The Dancing Crab (2022-2023).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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