Q's Crackin' Crab in Cocoa Beach

Last inspected:

5240 N Atlantic Ave Ste 100, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Overview

Q's Crackin' Crab in Cocoa Beach has been inspected 30 times since 2016, accruing 108 total violations—an average of 3.6 per inspection, below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has received 2 disciplinary actions totaling $400 in fines and has not experienced an emergency closure. Food contact surfaces violations have appeared in at least 6 of the recent inspections, including the most recent routine inspection on January 28, 2026. Chemical storage violations were cited in 2025, and allergen awareness violations appeared in multiple inspections spanning 2023 through 2025. An administrative complaint was recommended following the January 22, 2025 inspection, which documented 5 violations including improper chemical storage and allergen awareness failures. The most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 resulted in 9 violations including recurring food contact surfaces issues and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

30Inspections
108Violations
0Closures
$400in Fines

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Q's Crackin' Crab in Cocoa Beach: Comparison to Brevard County Averages

This Facility 3.6 violations / inspection 3.6 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg 5.94 violations / inspection 5.94 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Brevard County Avg 0.16 closures / facility 0.16 county average

Q's Crackin' Crab in Cocoa Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Q's Crackin' Crab in Cocoa Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
4--2025010411 $200.00 Jan 22, 2025 Miami (Doral)
4--2017043299 $200.00 Jul 20, 2017 Miami (Doral)

Q's Crackin' Crab in Cocoa Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

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Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

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Basic Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

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Basic Violations

Q's Crackin' Crab in Cocoa Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Q's Crackin' Crab in Cocoa Beach last inspected?
Q's Crackin' Crab in Cocoa Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Q's Crackin' Crab in Cocoa Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Q's Crackin' Crab in Cocoa Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal.
How many health inspections has Q's Crackin' Crab in Cocoa Beach had?
Q's Crackin' Crab in Cocoa Beach has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Q's Crackin' Crab in Cocoa Beach find?
Q's Crackin' Crab in Cocoa Beach was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Q's Crackin' Crab in Cocoa Beach ever been shut down?
No, Q's Crackin' Crab in Cocoa Beach 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 V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
Has Q's Crackin' Crab in Cocoa Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Q's Crackin' Crab in Cocoa Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Q's Crackin' Crab in Cocoa Beach been fined?
Q's Crackin' Crab in Cocoa Beach has been fined a total of $400.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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