Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota

Last inspected:

560 N Washington Blvd Unit E, Sarasota, FL 34236
Overview

Juicy 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.

19Inspections
59Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 3.1 violations / inspection 3.1 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Juicy Crab Seafood in Sarasota
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement 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

Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed wiring in the walk in cooler next to the condenser.

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
— 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

High Priority Violations

— 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
— 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
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 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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