Happy Crab in Tampa
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2115 E Hillsborough Ave Unit 3, Tampa, FL 33610Happy Crab, a 12-seat seafood restaurant in Tampa, accumulated 89 violations across 11 inspections between February 2022 and September 2025, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection—more than 55 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations were chronic and pervasive: shell stock requirements violations appeared in at least 4 inspections; proper hand and arm washing violations were cited in 5 inspections; food contact surface violations appeared in every inspection on record; chemical storage violations were cited in 8 of 11 inspections; and employee health policy violations appeared in 4 inspections. The most recent inspection on September 3, 2025 documented 51 violations including 6 high-priority findings (toxic substance control, hand washing, approved food source, shell stock requirements, food contact surfaces, and time as control for temperature safety), yet was closed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Happy Crab in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Happy Crab in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Happy Crab in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Happy Crab in Tampa last inspected?
- Happy Crab in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Happy Crab in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Happy Crab in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Happy Crab in Tampa had?
- Happy Crab in Tampa has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Happy Crab in Tampa find?
- Happy Crab in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Happy Crab in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Happy Crab in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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