How many health inspections has RED CRAB JUICY SEAFOOD AND BAR had?

RED CRAB JUICY SEAFOOD AND BAR has had 17 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has RED CRAB JUICY SEAFOOD AND BAR ever been shut down?

Yes, RED CRAB JUICY SEAFOOD AND BAR has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at RED CRAB JUICY SEAFOOD AND BAR?

The most frequently cited violations at RED CRAB JUICY SEAFOOD AND BAR are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

RED CRAB JUICY SEAFOOD AND BAR

790 SW ST LUCIE WEST BLVD, Port St Lucie, FL 34986

St. Lucie County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: RED CRAB FL LLC · License: SEA6605115

RED CRAB JUICY SEAFOOD AND BAR in Port St Lucie, FL has 17 inspections on record with 96 total violations (5.6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

17Inspections

96Violations

1Closures

Data current as of May 29, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for RED CRAB JUICY SEAFOOD AND BAR
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jan 24, 2022	Roach activity	11:40:00

Inspection History (17)

May 29, 2025 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 24, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sep 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 19, 2024 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Feb 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Oct 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Mar 7, 2023 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 13, 2022 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Sep 20, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

May 25, 2021 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 24, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 24, 2021 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 19, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

RED CRAB JUICY SEAFOOD AND BAR has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the St. Lucie County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.27.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has RED CRAB JUICY SEAFOOD AND BAR had?: RED CRAB JUICY SEAFOOD AND BAR has had 17 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has RED CRAB JUICY SEAFOOD AND BAR ever been shut down?: Yes, RED CRAB JUICY SEAFOOD AND BAR has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at RED CRAB JUICY SEAFOOD AND BAR?: The most frequently cited violations at RED CRAB JUICY SEAFOOD AND BAR are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.

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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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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