Rocking Crab in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
391 34 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713Rocking Crab in St. Petersburg has accumulated 354 violations across 34 inspections since 2020, averaging 10.4 per visit. The facility was shut down five times for fly, rodent, and roach activity. Recent enforcement patterns show repeated non-compliance: in July 2024, inspectors issued an emergency order that the facility initially failed to comply with, and in September and October 2025, multiple inspections found continued high-priority violations with additional emergency orders recommended. The restaurant has faced 6 disciplinary actions totaling $3,000 in fines. Top recurring violations involve food contact surfaces, single-use items, and consumer advisories.
Most recent closure: October 16, 2025 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rocking Crab in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
10.4
violations / inspection
10.4 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
5
emergency closures
5 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Rocking Crab in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (5)
Rocking Crab in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (6)
Total fines on record: $3,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025078552 | $400.00 | Oct 16, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2024066807 | $400.00 | Sep 24, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2024043651 | $800.00 | Jul 16, 2024 | Orlando | |
| 3--2024032130 | $200.00 | Mar 19, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2024007154 | $800.00 | Jan 16, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2021044435 | $400.00 | Sep 21, 2021 | Orlando |
Rocking Crab in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 4 inspections36 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 19 inspections118 violations · 73 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 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
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections62 violations · 41 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 19 violations (12 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Rocking Crab in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rocking Crab in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Rocking Crab in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 17, 2025. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- When was Rocking Crab in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Rocking Crab in St. Petersburg was last shut down on October 16, 2025 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Rocking Crab in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rocking Crab in St. Petersburg are: Food contact surfaces, Single-use items, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Rocking Crab in St. Petersburg had?
- Rocking Crab in St. Petersburg has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rocking Crab in St. Petersburg find?
- Rocking Crab in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on October 17, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Complied.
- Has Rocking Crab in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Rocking Crab in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 5 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V27 (Correct procedures) mean?
- Violation 27 (Correct procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/27.
- Has Rocking Crab in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Rocking Crab in St. Petersburg has 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Rocking Crab in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Rocking Crab in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $3,000.00 across 6 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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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