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THE CRAB SHACK

552 E CARSON ST STE 101 · Carson
90 /100
City grade
A
True inspection score · a low A
Trajectory · routine visits ▼ Declining
9790
May '23Aug '24
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
Dirty food-contact surfaces can spread germs between foods, so this one matters for safety.
LA County code F014 · 2 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Food held at an unsafe temperature
Food kept too warm or not cold enough lets bacteria grow, which is a real illness risk.
LA County code F007 · 2 pts
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces dirty or worn Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils need cleaning or repair Minor · 1 pt
Utensils or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Food safety manager not certified Paperwork · 2 pt
Permit not available to show Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
90 · Aug '24 · 2 serious
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
+ 5 minor or admin
97 · May '23 · clean
+ 3 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 90, a low A, and slipping from 97. 2 serious issues last visit, the worst being cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Aug 31, 2024
An inspection is a snapshot of one day. A clean score isn't a guarantee, and a low one doesn't mean you'll get sick. Official LA County Public Health data, translated, not changed. Refreshed weekly from the county feed.