How many health inspections has KATHIS KRAB SHACK had?

KATHIS KRAB SHACK has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has KATHIS KRAB SHACK ever been shut down?

No, KATHIS KRAB SHACK has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at KATHIS KRAB SHACK?

The most frequently cited violations at KATHIS KRAB SHACK are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Toilet facilities.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?

ALLERGIC REACTIONS: Food allergies affect 32 million Americans. Allergic reactions cause 30,000 emergency room visits and 150-200 deaths annually in the US. Major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) can cause anaphylaxis within minutes of exposure. Cross-contact with trace amounts can be fatal. Demonstrate allergen awareness: identify the major food allergens, prevent cross-contact during storage and preparation, accurately communicate ingredient information to customers, train all food handlers on allergen management. Use separate equipment for allergen-free preparation. Clean and sanitize surfaces between allergen and non-allergen food preparation.

KATHIS KRAB SHACK

303 15 ST, Steinhatchee, FL 32359

Taylor County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: KATHIS KRAB SHACK LLC · License: SEA7200272

KATHIS KRAB SHACK in Steinhatchee, FL has 24 inspections on record with 106 total violations (4.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

106Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 16, 2025

Inspection History (24)

May 16, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 16, 2024 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 14, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Apr 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Sep 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Sep 10, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V06 Handwashing facilities

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 6, 2020 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jul 31, 2020 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jun 26, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

May 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 11, 2017 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 28, 2016 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

KATHIS KRAB SHACK has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Taylor County average of 0.02 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.36.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has KATHIS KRAB SHACK had?: KATHIS KRAB SHACK has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has KATHIS KRAB SHACK ever been shut down?: No, KATHIS KRAB SHACK has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at KATHIS KRAB SHACK?: The most frequently cited violations at KATHIS KRAB SHACK are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Toilet facilities.

Nearby Establishments

MCDAVIDS CAFE

213 10TH STREET SE, Steinhatchee

17 inspections · 58 violations

Last inspected: May 23, 2025

STEINHATCHEE LANDING RESORT CONFERENCE CENTER & CHAPEL

228 NE HWY 51, Steinhatchee

15 inspections · 32 violations

Last inspected: May 16, 2025

FIDDLERS RESTAURANT AND RESORT

1306 SE RIVERSIDE DR, Steinhatchee

28 inspections · 156 violations

Last inspected: May 16, 2025

STONEY'S PIZZA & WINGS

1406 RIVERSIDE DR SE, Steinhatchee

5 inspections · 4 violations

Last inspected: May 16, 2025

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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: May 16, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with KATHIS KRAB SHACK.