Hungry Crab in Largo
Last inspected:
13101 Seminole Blvd, Largo, FL 33778Hungry Crab in Largo has accumulated 268 violations across 26 inspections since 2017, averaging 10.3 per visit. The facility, which previously operated as Sweet Tomatoes, has never been shut down but shows a pattern of high-priority violations clustering in recent years. Fire safety violations include five citations, primarily for expired boiler certificates between 2015 and 2017. Top recurring violations involve ventilation, hand-washing procedures, and consumer advisories.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hungry Crab in Largo: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
10.3
violations / inspection
10.3 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Hungry Crab in Largo: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 4 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-07-12: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Certificate expired in 2016. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-07-13: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) 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 inspector¿s 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. Certificate expired in 2016.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) 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 inspector¿s 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 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-03-01: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Expired 1/20/2016 boiler certificate displayed. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-03-08: operator scheduled spot to have boiler inspected. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) 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 inspector¿s 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. Expired 1/20/2016 boiler certificate displayed.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) 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 inspector¿s 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 · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone.
Under condiment counter
For reporting purposes only.
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.
Hungry Crab in Largo: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections24 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections29 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Hungry Crab in Largo: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hungry Crab in Largo last inspected?
- Hungry Crab in Largo was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Hungry Crab in Largo?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hungry Crab in Largo are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Hungry Crab in Largo had?
- Hungry Crab in Largo has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hungry Crab in Largo find?
- Hungry Crab in Largo was most recently inspected on February 17, 2026 with 25 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Hungry Crab in Largo ever been shut down?
- No, Hungry Crab in Largo 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.
- 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 V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- Has Hungry Crab in Largo had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hungry Crab in Largo has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Hungry Crab in Largo operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Sweet Tomatoes (2015-2017).
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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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