The Crab Station
2813 COMMERCE ST, Dallas, TX 75226 · Dallas County
Historical record. Historical: the City of Dallas published this dataset from October 2016 to February 2024 and then ended it (dataset ended 2024). Later inspections are not in it. Points follow the Texas inspection form: Priority items 3 points (shown as serious), Priority Foundation 2, Core 1.
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment
- Inspected by
- City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset)
- Official record
- City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset) inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 14 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 3 | 26 | 7 |
| 2020 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Inspections
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Feb 7, 2024 Routine Score 93
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing
DISCARD ANY DAMAGED/BROKEN UTENSILS (SPATULAS), BROKEN GASKETS (WIF)
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Controlling pests. Eliminating harborage conditions
OBSERVED GNATS IN THE BAR AREA, CLEAN AROUND THE DRAIN AREA
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floor, wall, ceiling - Exposed material
SECURE BACK ANY CEILING TILES IN PLACE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Aug 29, 2023 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Other sanitizer use - manufacturer label direction
SANITIZER TESTED AT 10 PPM CL, SHALL BE BETWEEN 50-100 PPM CL CLEAN DIRTY CAN OPENER
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food storage, prohibited areas under other sources
ICE BUILDUP IN WIF, REPAIR ASAP
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria -thawed RTE <41F
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
TOP OF DISHWASHER IS DIRTY
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors easily cleanable
FLOOR HAS STANDING WATER
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Feb 10, 2023 Routine Score 87
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
No soap at handsink
hand sink on cook line observed without soap
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days
provide food handler certificates for employees not manager certificate. maintain on file at location to present upon inspection.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Drying Mops-air dry
hang mop when not in use observed stored inside bucket
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
renew food manager certificate with the City of Dallas. register all manager certificates with the City of Dallas.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
store all clean utensils on expo line with handles extended up
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Grease Trap Tickets
service grease trap asap. shall be serviced every 90 days.
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Aug 3, 2022 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pest control-routine inspections for
Flies seen during inspection
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty
Clean wall and floors of excess grease
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Physical Facilities Floors,Walls,Ceilings
fix chips on floor of kitchen
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
OTHER VIOLATIONS
Register CFM certificate with City of Dallas
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Dec 20, 2021 Routine Score 92
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
DIRTY ICE MACHINE
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Food preparation
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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May 19, 2021 Routine Score 92
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
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Apr 6, 2021 Routine Score 71
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Molluscan shellfish from an approved source (NSSP listed sources)
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
When to wash hands before donning new gloves
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Toxic items labeling-non original container
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Maintain in Good Repair
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Pets in common dining areas-cleaning
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria (70 degrees Fahrenheit) or below;
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Handwashing signage
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Sep 22, 2020 Routine Score 98
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Mar 16, 2020 Routine Score 87
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Food protected cross contamination separating types of raw animal food storage, preparation, hol
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Distressed merchandise, segregation and location
DENTED CANS
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Sanitizing solutions, testing devices
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store equipment & utensils in a clean, dry place
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Dirty nonfood contact surfaces
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Sep 16, 2019 Routine Score 98
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Thawing. under running water criteria
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions stored off the floor and used in a manner that preve
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
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Jun 18, 2017 Routine Score 88
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Clean Sight and Touch
Properly clean slicer after each use.
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code
Hot water knob not working at handwash sink.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
RFSM - Not On Site
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F
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Not serious
Priority Foundation (2 points)
Handwashing lavatory - accessible
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
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Dec 19, 2016 Routine Score 95
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Store equipment & utensils - avoid contamination
do not store utensils in crevices
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Hair Restraints effective
employees with beards must have beard guards
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Serious
Priority (3 points)
Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction
0ppm quart sanitizer in dish water solution
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Not serious
Core (1 points)
Source: City of Dallas Code Compliance (2016–2024 dataset). History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.