CHILI CRAB
1198 N DIXIE HWY, Boca Raton, FL, 33432
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 28, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (9)
- 14-31-5CriticalRepeat
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Snow pea leaves stored in brown paper bags in walk in cooler. Advised operator to store in food grade bags or plastic wrap.
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Snow pea leaves stored in brown paper bags in walk in cooler. Advised operator to store in food grade bags or plastic wrap. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored above various sauces, and cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Advised operator of proper storage, operator moved pork.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork stored above various sauces, and cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Advised operator of proper storage, operator moved pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 41-07-4CriticalCorrected on site
Container of medicine improperly stored. In glass door cooler by front counter, Cough medicine stored above cooked chicken. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved medicine.
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. In glass door cooler by front counter, Cough medicine stored above cooked chicken. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved medicine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 22-41-4CriticalCorrected on site
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) operator primed dishwasher and retested. Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) operator primed dishwasher and retested. Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 08B-37-4
Food stored in a prohibited area. Live crabs stored in tank with visibly dirty water. Advised operator to clean tanks and change water.
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Live crabs stored in tank with visibly dirty water. Advised operator to clean tanks and change water. **Warning**
Basic
- 31B-03-4Corrected on site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets stored on the cook line. Boxes of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved items.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce buckets stored on the cook line. Boxes of raw chicken stored on floor in walk in freezer. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 08B-17-4Corrected on site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cabbage stored over cut peppers in walk in cooler. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved cabbage.
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cabbage stored over cut peppers in walk in cooler. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved cabbage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 31A-11-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a dump sink, advised operator of proper use for handwashing sink.
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as a dump sink, advised operator of proper use for handwashing sink. **Warning**
Intermediate
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.