How many health inspections has CRAB SHACK ON THE COTTEE RIVER had?

CRAB SHACK ON THE COTTEE RIVER has had 30 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CRAB SHACK ON THE COTTEE RIVER ever been shut down?

No, CRAB SHACK ON THE COTTEE RIVER has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CRAB SHACK ON THE COTTEE RIVER?

The most frequently cited violations at CRAB SHACK ON THE COTTEE RIVER are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE: Inadequate toilet facilities discourage proper restroom use and handwashing by employees. Lack of supplies (toilet paper, soap, towels) prevents proper hygiene. Non-functioning toilets force employees to delay bathroom breaks, increasing contamination risk. Self-closing doors prevent airborne contamination from reaching food areas. Provide adequate, clean toilet facilities: properly functioning toilets, toilet paper, self-closing doors, handwashing sink with hot/cold water, soap, paper towels. Maintain cleanliness throughout the day. Ensure facilities are accessible to employees at all times. Post handwashing signs. Facilities must comply with ADA requirements.

What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?

PEST ENTRY: Unprotected outer openings (doors, windows, vents) allow entry of flies, rodents, birds, and other pests. A single open door can admit hundreds of flies in minutes — each carrying 100+ pathogens. Gaps around doors allow mice (1/4 inch) and rats (1/2 inch) to enter. Birds nest in rafters, contaminating food with droppings carrying Salmonella and Histoplasma. Protect all outer openings: install self-closing doors, tight-fitting screens on windows and vents, air curtains at frequently used entrances, door sweeps on exterior doors. Seal gaps around pipes and utility penetrations. Keep doors closed when not in active use. Maintain screens in good repair — no holes or tears.

CRAB SHACK ON THE COTTEE RIVER

5430 BAYLEA AVE, Port Richey, FL 34668

Pasco County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CRAB SHACK ON THE COTTEE RIVER INC · License: SEA6113391

CRAB SHACK ON THE COTTEE RIVER in Port Richey, FL has 30 inspections on record with 227 total violations (7.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

30Inspections

227Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 9, 2025

Inspection History (30)

Apr 9, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Apr 8, 2025 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Aug 31, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Oct 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V13 Parasite destruction

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 9, 2021 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 8, 2021 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Jul 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Nov 9, 2018 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 8, 2018 — Complaint Full· 23 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 11, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 8, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 2, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 31, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 23 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 22, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 23 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 26, 2016 — Routine - Food· 14 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

CRAB SHACK ON THE COTTEE RIVER has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pasco County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.38.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CRAB SHACK ON THE COTTEE RIVER had?: CRAB SHACK ON THE COTTEE RIVER has had 30 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CRAB SHACK ON THE COTTEE RIVER ever been shut down?: No, CRAB SHACK ON THE COTTEE RIVER has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CRAB SHACK ON THE COTTEE RIVER?: The most frequently cited violations at CRAB SHACK ON THE COTTEE RIVER are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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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