Rick's Crab Trap in Fort Walton Beach
Last inspected:
178 Eglin Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548Rick's Crab Trap in Fort Walton Beach has accumulated 138 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.3 per visit. The restaurant has never been shut down and faces no outstanding fines or disciplinary actions. Fire inspectors cited exposed electrical wiring outside the walk-in freezer in 2022. The facility's most frequently cited violations involve management awareness, food contact surfaces, and chemical storage.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rick's Crab Trap in Fort Walton Beach: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
This Facility
5.1
violations / inspection
5.1 violations per inspection
Okaloosa County Avg
2.4
violations / inspection
2.4 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Okaloosa County Avg
0.11
closures / facility
0.11 county average
Rick's Crab Trap in Fort Walton Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only:
- exposed wires outside walk-in freezer.
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.
Rick's Crab Trap in Fort Walton Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 6 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections38 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Rick's Crab Trap in Fort Walton Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rick's Crab Trap in Fort Walton Beach last inspected?
- Rick's Crab Trap in Fort Walton Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Rick's Crab Trap in Fort Walton Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rick's Crab Trap in Fort Walton Beach are: Management awareness, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Rick's Crab Trap in Fort Walton Beach had?
- Rick's Crab Trap in Fort Walton Beach has had 27 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 Rick's Crab Trap in Fort Walton Beach find?
- Rick's Crab Trap in Fort Walton Beach was most recently inspected on May 20, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rick's Crab Trap in Fort Walton Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Rick's Crab Trap in Fort Walton Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- Has Rick's Crab Trap in Fort Walton Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Rick's Crab Trap in Fort Walton Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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