Angry Crab Shack
A°6360 S 35th Ave, Phoenix 85041
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-75501
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Aug 7, 2026Routine4 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed backdoor air curtain not operational. Discussed with PIC that required to protect outer openings from pests entering into facility.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted . Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed bowls being used as scooper in flour bags. Discussed with PIC that utensils with handles are required to be used for portioning out food items.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Predefined Comments: Food shall be protected from contamination. 2nd consective occurrence Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of food debris on rice and coriander bins. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces required to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, dirt, dust and food debris.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed backdoor with chipped paint and buildup of dirt debris. Discussed with PIC that required for physical facility to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of organic matter, dirt, dust and food debris.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: Observed not operational commercial gas fryer being stored at mop sink. Discussed with PIC that any equipment that is not operational or not being used for maintenance of facility is required to be removed from establishment. Predefined Comments: Removal of litter and articles that are not needed for the operation or maintenance of the establishment by next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Apr 3, 2026Routine2 coreall corrected on siteA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed bowls being used as scooper in spice bins. Discussed with PIC that utensils with handles are required to be used for portioning out food items.
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3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination Predefined Comments: Food shall be protected from contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed wet mop drying on bottom of mop sink. Discussed with PIC that wet mop shall be placed to air-dry upright and not on floor of mop sink.
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6-501.16 - Core: Drying Mops Predefined Comment: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls and away from food. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed rice cooker missing handle and holes open to interior of cooker and broken lids on spice bins. Discussed with PIC that equipment required to be maintained in good repair at all times. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: Observed prep-table refrigerator unit not in use being stored next to prep-table next to grill. Discussed with PIC that equipment not approved to be used at establishment may not be stored on premises. Predefined Comments: Removal of litter, articles and equipment that are not needed for the operation or maintenance of the establishment is required. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Nov 7, 2025Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed tops of flour bins with buildup of food debris and fried food freezer chest with buildup of ice inside chest. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces required to be cleaned more frequently.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Aug 22, 2025Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed sticky tubes on soda boxes. Discussed with PIC that non-food contact surfaces are required to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of dust and dirt debris.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed walls to entrance of kitchen with buildup of dirt debris. Discussed with PIC that physical facility required to be cleaned more frequently to prevent accumulation of dust and dirt debris.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed broken edges on top to bin containers. Discussed with PIC that all equipment and physical facility required to maintain in good repair, smooth and cleanable. Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
May 2, 2025Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed buildup of dust and dirt debris on walls around lobster tanks and filtering system. Discussed with PIC that walls and equipment need to be cleaned more frequently.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Predefined Comment: Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Dec 13, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed food debris on reach in refrigerator doors. Discussed with PIC that all non-food contact surface should be clean and free of debris.
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4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed bowls being used as scoopers in four spice bins. Discussed with PIC that scooper or spoon with handle must be used to portion out spices. Food code standard to use utensil with handle to avoid touching TCS foods. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Inspector's notes
Observed no hand soap available at bar hand sink. Discussed with PIC that cleanser at hand sink must be available at all times.
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided soap for handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Aug 9, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling tiles near vents above prep-coolers and above prep table areas. Discussed with PIC that physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
May 3, 2024Routine3 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.- At time of inspection chemical dispenser was not working properly, establishment will be diluting sanitizer solution and testing until serviced/fixed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report was emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jason Novack
Core-3-304.12 , C: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage ---Observed whisk stored in room temperature water in between use. Discussed with PIC proper storage in between use; Dipper well with continuous running water or in water 135*F or above. Also Discussed cleaning frequency in not storing in water. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained ---Observed drain pipe sitting below the flood rim under 3-compartment sink, Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about provide a minimum 1 inch air gap for drain line above flood rim of 3-compartment prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing --Observed frozen packet of seafood being thawed directly under running faucet in food prep sink, PIC moved packet into container to be completely submerged. Discussed proper thawing methods with PIC, Completely submerged under running water or Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41*F or less Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 12, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Of Note:- Reviewed cleaning frequency of utensils/equipment (4 hour rule). - Discussed with person in charge (PIC) about provide a minimum 1 inch air gap for drain line above flood rim of 3-compartment prior to next routine inspection.- On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Report e-mailed.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Jason N.
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. - Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink near the fryer station. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that paper towels must be always available at handwashing sink. PIC restocked single-use paper towels. Discussed importance of providing hand drying provision to ensure proper hand washing with the PIC. Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. - Observed a non-working motion censored hand soap dispenser at the bar at time of inspection. Person in charge replaced hand soap dispenser batteries at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) that handwashing cleanser must be available at handwashing sink at all times. Discussed importance of providing hand soap to ensure proper hand washing with the PIC. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Aug 30, 2023Routine1 coreA°
Inspection done during prep prior to service hours.No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. E-mailed and verified inspection report was received.------On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Samuel Brewis
Core-6-202.15, C: Outer Openings, Protected -- There is a gap at the bottom of the back door. Install door sweep or otherwise eliminate this gap. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →