Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota
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560 N Washington Blvd Unit E, Sarasota, FL 34236Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota operates under a pattern of recurring high-priority violations centered on shellfish handling and employee health practices. Across 19 inspections dating from 2016 to October 2024, the facility accumulated 59 violations—averaging 3.1 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2—but the violation composition is significant. Shell stock requirements violations appeared in at least 5 inspections; employee health reporting violations (indicating sick workers handling food or failure to follow health protocols) were cited in at least 4 separate inspections; and hand washing violations appeared across multiple years, including a high-priority citation as recently as December 2024. An administrative complaint was recommended following a July 21, 2025 inspection that documented 12 violations including repeated employee health and approved food source failures. The facility has incurred $400 in disciplinary fines across 2 actions. Fire safety violations in December 2021 documented exposed wiring in disrepair in the walk-in cooler. No emergency closures are on record. The most recent inspection on October 24, 2025 identified 3 shell stock requirement violations and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025058444 | $200.00 | Jul 21, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2019023495 | $200.00 | Apr 3, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 3 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota last inspected?
- Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 24, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota are: Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota had?
- Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota find?
- Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota was most recently inspected on October 24, 2025 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota been fined?
- Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota has been fined a total of $400.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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