CRABBY JOE'S DECK AND GRILL
3701 S ATLANTIC AVE, DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, FL 32118
License #7403744
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Failing Health Score
How is this score calculated? →CRABBY JOE'S DECK AND GRILL in DAYTONA BEACH SHORES currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 55 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 15, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 28 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 26 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on May 15, 2026 included 7 critical violations, 1 major, and 12 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -bar hand sink on right side of wells/entrance to bar
- [01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -boxes to go plate of chicken tenders
- [10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters above grill -dust build up on air filter at ice machine near bar
- [28-14-5] Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Wastewater from floor cleaning is cleaned in a manner that allows the wastewater to drain onto ocean/sand below
- [36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. -floor cleaning vis spray hose occurring during lunch hours with constant flow of food through the back of house
- [36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall.
- [36-17-5] Hole in floor. -area near entrance to kitchen around hand sink
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -side exterior of interior of ice machine near the bar
- [51-15-4] Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. -170 seats, current license is only for 150 seats
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked mushrooms 117F inside the backside of the steam well at the end of the cookline for less than 2 hours, no water inside the bottom of the double boil, employee corrected and reheated.
- [12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee pre-washing/scrubbing soiled dishes, touched cell phone, then handled clean and sanitized dishes without washing hands prior to changing tasks.
- [51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -current layout of kitchen/bar equipment/sinks is not reflecting what are on establishment plans.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -corner of dry storage room near fryer vac
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -thick dust build up on wall surrounding electrical/utility box.
- [09-01-4] Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -half and half 46-47F inside inadequate ice bath at end of line, advised to keep down below or keep on a 4 hour time control/discarding after 4 hours. Employee moved into cooler
- [36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -section near dish machine in back
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -food tray used to dispense cooked potatoes/home fries from hot holding station across from grill
- [12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee at expo line touched face prior to handling cooked food while finishing plating Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
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