Rocking Crab in Temple Terrace
Last inspected:
8922 Bertha Palmer Blvd, Temple Terrace, FL 33617Rocking Crab in Temple Terrace operated with persistent food safety violations across 9 inspections between April 2023 and January 2026, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2 but marked by recurring deficiencies in food contact surface sanitation and hand-washing practices. High-priority violations for improper hand-washing appeared in at least 4 separate inspections (April 2023, September 2023, February 2024, and October 2024), and food contact surface violations were cited in every inspection from October 2024 onward. Additional high-priority findings included approved food source violations (September 2025, October 2024), management awareness deficiencies (February 2024, April 2023), and improper cooking temperatures and consumer advisory failures (September 2023). One inspection on October 24, 2024 prompted a Warning Issued disposition after documenting 7 violations including hand-washing and toxic substance control failures; the facility complied with a callback on October 25, 2024. The most recent inspection on January 20, 2026 found 2 basic food contact surface violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Rocking Crab in Temple Terrace: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Rocking Crab in Temple Terrace: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Rocking Crab in Temple Terrace: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rocking Crab in Temple Terrace last inspected?
- Rocking Crab in Temple Terrace was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Rocking Crab in Temple Terrace?
- The most frequently cited violations at Rocking Crab in Temple Terrace are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Rocking Crab in Temple Terrace had?
- Rocking Crab in Temple Terrace has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Rocking Crab in Temple Terrace find?
- Rocking Crab in Temple Terrace was most recently inspected on January 20, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Rocking Crab in Temple Terrace ever been shut down?
- No, Rocking Crab in Temple Terrace has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
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