Shaking Crab

September 18, 2025 · Closed by the city

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official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings9
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Tarter sauce in squeeze bottle stored in a hotel pan immersed in ice was 58F. Store TCS foods at 41F or below.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: On flatop grill per PIC cooked corn was 100F in a hotel pan; reheated vacuum packed sauces from frozen in plastic bags were 109F held out of proper temperature for unknown period of time and were voluntarily discarded by PIC (3 bags of garlic sauce 3 bags of House Cajun sauce) Hold all hot TCS foods at 135F or above..
code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed low temp dish machine in kitchen dispensing 0ppm sanitizer. PIC contacted company while on site; Repair scheduled tomorrow 9/13/25. 9/18/2025: On compliance visit the low temperature dish machine sanitizer is intermittent. Requires priming testing at 0-50ppm. Must be automatically sanitizing.
code 590.004/4-204.117-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: Above the three compartment sink in the second floor kitchen observed a live small cockroach moving along a ledge. Provide most recent IPM pest report and recommend increasing treatments for cockroaches. Observed small dark rodent droppings behind ice machine at first floor bar.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: A rice scooper was stored in 122F stagnant water; observed tongs stored on soiled handles of ovens. Store in use utensils in cool running water or in water at or above 135F or on clean sanitized surfaces. In multiple containers in the second floor kitchen there are cups without handles used to dispense product. Use food grade scoops with handles to prevent contamination from hands to dispense foods and ingredients.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Blue cutting board in use in the second floor kitchen is heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
code 590.004/4-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Per PIC cleaned and sanitized knives stored on a knife block in the second floor kitchen are stored soiled; a container containing food stored on metro shelving is heavily soiled. Heavy grease buildup on exterior surfaces of dish machine sides of cooking equipment green metro shelving fry baskets heavily encrusted in grease sinks walls floors and ceiling of second floor kitchen.
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: On multiple glue traps on first and second floor observed live and dead cockroaches trapped on glue boards. Remove trapped pests with frequency.
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: There were multiple tiles at the second floor kitchen entrance that are chipped or broken. Repair or replace.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector note: PIC unable to perform daily duties of proper warewashing and monitoring in proper attire while operating in the kitchen. Instructed PIC to review/retrain food safety guidelines with all employees.
code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
Clean Condition-Outer Clothing (C)

Inspector note: Observed food handler with damaged shoes while operating in kitchen. Dicussed with PIC to monitor and ensure all employees are properly dressed for operating in kitchen
code 590.002/2-304.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Observed dividers not properly fitting inside 3 bay sink to properly set up warewashing. Discussed with PIC to repair dividers in order to properly wash/rinse/sanitize and provide drain plugs / stoppers at each sink
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 28, 2025: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 11 previous findings did not recur.

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