The Crab Station
2813 Commerce St, Dallas, TX 75226 · 75226 · Restaurant
Passed all 13 inspections — critical violations noted
2026-04-03 Pass w/ Conditions Retail Food 2025
No violations found.
2024-02-07 Pass Routine CRITICAL 6
*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
DISCARD ANY DAMAGED/BROKEN UTENSILS (SPATULAS), BROKEN GASKETS (WIF)
*34 Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED GNATS IN THE BAR AREA, CLEAN AROUND THE DRAIN AREA
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
*45Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
SECURE BACK ANY CEILING TILES IN PLACE
*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
2023-08-29 Pass Routine 6
*10 Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
SANITIZER TESTED AT 10 PPM CL, SHALL BE BETWEEN 50-100 PPM CL CLEAN DIRTY CAN OPENER
*37 Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
ICE BUILDUP IN WIF, REPAIR ASAP
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
TOP OF DISHWASHER IS DIRTY
*45Floors easily cleanable
FLOOR HAS STANDING WATER
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
2023-02-10 Pass Routine CRITICAL 8
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
observed shrimp and corn on the cobb thawing in stagnant water inside 3 com sink, use proper thawing methods
*31 No soap at handsink
hand sink on cook line observed without soap
*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler certificates for employees not manager certificate. maintain on file at location to present upon inspection.
*45 Drying Mops-air dry
hang mop when not in use observed stored inside bucket
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
renew food manager certificate with the City of Dallas. register all manager certificates with the City of Dallas.
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
dust accumulation observed on FRP wall over ric and prep area, floor along walls and corners of wic observed with product debris accumulation
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
store all clean utensils on expo line with handles extended up
*20 Grease Trap Tickets
service grease trap asap. shall be serviced every 90 days.
2022-08-03 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*34 Pest control-routine inspections for
Flies seen during inspection
*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor
Food seen on floor of Reach-in cooler/freezer, keep 6-inches off floor
*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean wall and floors of excess grease
*45Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
fix chips on floor of kitchen
*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS
Register CFM certificate with City of Dallas
2021-12-20 Pass Routine 6
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY ICE MACHINE
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*37 Food preparation
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
2021-05-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
2021-04-06 Pass w/ Conditions Routine CRITICAL 15
*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
*07 Molluscan shellfish from an approved source (NSSP listed sources)
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves
*18 Toxic items labeling-non original container
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*32 Maintain in Good Repair
*34 Pets in common dining areas-cleaning
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*47 Handwashing signage
2020-09-22 Pass Routine 2
*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
2020-03-16 Pass Routine CRITICAL 7
*09 Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
*11 Distressed merchandise, segregation and location
DENTED CANS
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
*39 Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
2019-09-16 Pass Routine 2
*38 Thawing. under running water criteria
*36 Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
2017-06-18 Pass Routine CRITICAL 5
*10 Clean Sight and Touch
Properly clean slicer after each use.
*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Hot water knob not working at handwash sink.
*21 RFSM - Not On Site
*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible
2016-12-19 Pass Routine CRITICAL 3
*39 Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
do not store utensils in crevices
*35 Hair Restraints effective
employees with beards must have beard guards
*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
0ppm quart sanitizer in dish water solution
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