Mr and Mrs Crab Seafood Sanford INC in Sanford
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1000 Wp Ball Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771Mr. and Mrs. Crab Seafood Sanford has accumulated 215 violations across 29 inspections dating to 2016, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed but has faced escalating enforcement pressure: a warning was issued on January 27, 2025 for violations including employee health reporting, toxic substance control, chemical storage, and consumer advisory failures, and a second warning followed on December 2, 2025 after a complaint inspection documented 30 violations including time-as-control, chemical storage, and toxic substance control violations. Chemical storage and employee health reporting violations appear as recurring high-priority findings across multiple inspections, including July 2025, January 2025, and November 2023. Fire safety violations involving flammables and debris in the hot water heater room were documented in October 2016 and April 2017. A complaint-based inspection on December 10, 2025 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 3 basic violations related to food contact surfaces.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Mr and Mrs Crab Seafood Sanford INC in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
Mr and Mrs Crab Seafood Sanford INC in Sanford: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-03-4 · Warning Issued
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mr and Mrs Crab Seafood Sanford INC in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections36 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mr and Mrs Crab Seafood Sanford INC in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mr and Mrs Crab Seafood Sanford INC in Sanford last inspected?
- Mr and Mrs Crab Seafood Sanford INC in Sanford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Mr and Mrs Crab Seafood Sanford INC in Sanford?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mr and Mrs Crab Seafood Sanford INC in Sanford are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Mr and Mrs Crab Seafood Sanford INC in Sanford had?
- Mr and Mrs Crab Seafood Sanford INC in Sanford has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mr and Mrs Crab Seafood Sanford INC in Sanford find?
- Mr and Mrs Crab Seafood Sanford INC in Sanford was most recently inspected on July 15, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mr and Mrs Crab Seafood Sanford INC in Sanford ever been shut down?
- No, Mr and Mrs Crab Seafood Sanford INC in Sanford has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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 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 Mr and Mrs Crab Seafood Sanford INC in Sanford had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Mr and Mrs Crab Seafood Sanford INC in Sanford has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Mr and Mrs Crab Seafood Sanford INC in Sanford operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill #7632 (2016-2017).
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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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