MR Q CRAB HOUSE

Name: MR Q CRAB HOUSE
Address: 2321 N SR 7, HOLLYWOOD, FL, 33021, US
Rating: 36.2

2321 N SR 7, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021

License #1611573

🦞 Seafood ℹ️

36.2 Grade F / 100

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October 2, 2026 · 11 findings · 4 critical

Routine - Food

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MR Q CRAB HOUSE in HOLLYWOOD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 36.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 2, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 58 total violations — 16 critical, 12 major, 30 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02C-04-5] Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Portioned gumbo in left fliptop lower cooler has no date marking when removed from freezer.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. 1) Tops of multiple chest freezers rusted. 2) Gaskets on right fliptop lower cooler for damaged.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Trays of raw shucked oysters in walk in cooler not covered.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed bowls and immediately placed on shelf without conducting sanitizing step. Stopped employee and had him set up dish machine to redo bowls and sanitize.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing molding on wall by kitchen entrance.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In right fliptop upper area, raw lobster tails (40-54F - Cold Holding). Observed lobster over stacked in container above chill line. Per employee not prepared or portioned today and up in unit approximately 1 hour. Employee removed over stacked portion and placed in lower cooler to rechill.
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed, rinsed, and loaded items into dish machine and failed to wash hands before removing items. Discussed with manager to translate to employee proper procedures for handwashing and employee washed hands going forward.
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating next to prep area while employee shucking raw oysters at back of kitchen. Employee left kitchen area to finish eating.
[25-02-4] Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons in test at front counter not presented with handles facing same direction. Employee rearranged to present properly.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open bag of raw chicken in top of sauce bucket in walk in cooler. Employee moved bag onto of raw chicken cases.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup on wall in ice machine bin.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank by soda box rack not secured.
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard in shelving cabinets just inside entrance to kitchen. Boxed non Food Contact items on shelves.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing on wall at entrance to kitchen.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator arrived with printed copy of current license.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Chest freezers lids in main kitchen damaged/corroded through.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between fliptop units in kitchen. Employee removed knife.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Trays of raw oysters in walk in cooler not covered. Employee wrapped.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bags of frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature. Employee placed under running water.
[25-02-4] Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Tray of plastic cutlery at counter with handles not presented properly. Employee washed hands and rearranged for proper presentation.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled above chest freezers in kitchen.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on right fliptop unit soiled.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. At far hand sink at back of kitchen. Employee refilled soap bottle.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In upright reach in freezer by kitchen entrance, portioned gumbo missing date marked made. Per employee, gumbo made 3 days ago. Employee added labels.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on floor in dry storage area.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - observed cigar stored on prep table next to kitchen entrance door. - observed employee cell phone on prep table.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed spaghetti stored uncovered in low boy cooler across from cook line.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed across from walk-in cooler.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs stored over unwashed vegetables and lime in walk-in cooler.
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in walk-in cooler.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in walk-in cooler.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - walk-in cooler Observed milk (62F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (64F - Cold Holding); sausage (64F - Cold Holding), egg roll filling (72F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Walk-in cooler ambient temperature 62F. See stop sale.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - walk-in cooler Observed milk (62F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (64F - Cold Holding); sausage (64F - Cold Holding), egg roll filling (72F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Walk-in cooler ambient temperature 62F. See stop sale.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - Observed Can Qiu exoired 3/6/2024.