Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach

Last inspected:

600 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Overview

CJ S Crab Shack in Miami Beach has accumulated 313 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.6 per visit. The facility was shut down once for roach activity. A propane tank larger than the legal limit was found stored in the dining room in 2023. The restaurant has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine, with food contact surfaces, ventilation, and consumer advisories among its most frequently cited violations.

Most recent closure: July 26, 2017 for roach activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
322Violations
1Closures
1Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 11.5 violations / inspection 11.5 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 16:03:00

Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2017036407 $400.00 Jul 26, 2017 Miami (Doral)

Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed in the dining room.

Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections36 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— 2 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— 2 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections39 violations · 30 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach last inspected?
Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach last shut down?
Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach was last shut down on July 26, 2017 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach had?
Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach find?
Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach was most recently inspected on May 8, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach ever been shut down?
Yes, Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
Has Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach been fined?
Cj S Crab Shack in Miami Beach has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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