Mr & Mrs Crab in Bradenton
Last inspected:
497 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34207Mr & Mrs Crab in Bradenton operates as a permanent food service facility with 212 seats and has recorded 24 inspections spanning multiple years, accumulating 123 violations—an average of 5.1 per inspection, consistent with the statewide average. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in combined fines.
The facility exhibits a pattern of recurring high-priority violations. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 5 recent inspections, including the two most recent inspections in January 2026. Food contact surface violations were cited repeatedly across multiple inspections. Chemical storage violations have been a consistent finding, appearing in inspections from 2024 through 2025. Parasite destruction violations were documented in 2024 and 2025 inspections.
The most recent inspection on January 12, 2026 documented 6 violations including three separate employee health reporting citations and three food contact surface violations, resulting in an administrative complaint being recommended. An inspection three days prior on January 9, 2026 issued a Warning and documented 21 violations, including additional employee health reporting and food contact surface violations, suggesting ongoing non-compliance with the same violation categories.
Mr & Mrs Crab in Bradenton has demonstrated consistent compliance challenges, particularly with employee health policies, food contact surface sanitation, and chemical storage procedures. The escalation to administrative complaint recommendation as of January 2026 indicates formal enforcement action is imminent.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mr & Mrs Crab in Bradenton: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Mr & Mrs Crab in Bradenton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026014779 | $200.00 | Jan 12, 2026 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2023064426 | $400.00 | Sep 26, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale |
Mr & Mrs Crab in Bradenton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Mr & Mrs Crab in Bradenton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mr & Mrs Crab in Bradenton last inspected?
- Mr & Mrs Crab in Bradenton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 12, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Mr & Mrs Crab in Bradenton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mr & Mrs Crab in Bradenton are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Mr & Mrs Crab in Bradenton had?
- Mr & Mrs Crab in Bradenton has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mr & Mrs Crab in Bradenton find?
- Mr & Mrs Crab in Bradenton was most recently inspected on January 12, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Mr & Mrs Crab in Bradenton ever been shut down?
- No, Mr & Mrs Crab in Bradenton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
- Has Mr & Mrs Crab in Bradenton faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Mr & Mrs Crab in Bradenton has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Mr & Mrs Crab in Bradenton been fined?
- Mr & Mrs Crab in Bradenton has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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