Hungry Crab in Tampa
Last inspected:
19601 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647Hungry Crab in Tampa has averaged 7.1 violations per inspection across 17 inspections since 2015, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including management awareness failures cited in 4 of the last 6 inspections, handwashing and hand-arm washing violations documented in 5 inspections, employee health policy violations in 2 inspections, and shell stock handling violations in 4 inspections. A fire safety violation on December 9, 2015 documented a standing ladder blocking an exit. The most recent inspection on March 20, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 9 violations were identified on March 4, 2026, when a Warning was issued following 30 violations including management awareness, employee health policy, and handwashing failures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Hungry Crab in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Hungry Crab in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Hungry Crab in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Hungry Crab in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Hungry Crab in Tampa last inspected?
- Hungry Crab in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 20, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Hungry Crab in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hungry Crab in Tampa are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Hungry Crab in Tampa had?
- Hungry Crab in Tampa has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Hungry Crab in Tampa find?
- Hungry Crab in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 20, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Hungry Crab in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Hungry Crab in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Hungry Crab in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Hungry Crab in Tampa has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Hungry Crab in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Kobe Japanese Steak House (2015).
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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.
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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