LAUGHING CRAB
1101 MELBOURNE RD 6600, Hurst, TX, 76053
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 7, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Score 91
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Tarrant County (county health dept), TX
Violations (12)
- 2
Certified Food Protection Manager / Food Handler Certification
Observed employees unable to provide food handler certificates.Corrective Actions: Ensure all employees are able to provide valid food handler certifcates.
Permit 07129117-E946-4359-923D-486983487337
- 5
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedure available.Corrective Actions: Ensure to acquire a bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedure.
Permit 07129117-E946-4359-923D-486983487337
- 38
Insects, rodents and animals not present
Observed drain flies accumulating at bar area.Corrective Actions: Ensure to dispose of drain flies.
Permit 07129117-E946-4359-923D-486983487337
- 48
Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
Observed the hot water at the 3-comp sink reached a maximum of 102°F.Corrective Actions: Ensure hot water reaches 110°F.
Permit 07129117-E946-4359-923D-486983487337
- 53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Observed no covered trash cans in the women's restroom stalls.Corrective Actions: Ensure to install lids on all trash cans in the women's stalls.
Permit 07129117-E946-4359-923D-486983487337
- 2
Certified Food Protection Manager / Food Handler Certification
Observed employees unable to present food handler certificates.Corrective Actions: Ensure employees are able to present food handler certificates.
Permit EB81A014-AFC6-4CB9-9529-B0C1616762AA
- 5
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedure available.Corrective Actions: Ensure to acquire a bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedure.
Permit EB81A014-AFC6-4CB9-9529-B0C1616762AA
- 10
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied and accessible
Observed hand sink by the soda machine with the hot water turned off. Hot water was turned back on. Observed no soap or paper towels at the hand sink beside the grill.Corrective Actions: Ensure sinks are equipped with soap, paper towels, and 100°F water.
Permit EB81A014-AFC6-4CB9-9529-B0C1616762AA
- 35
Approved thawing methods used
Observed raw fish thawing in a container beside the 3-comp sink.Corrective Actions: Ensure food is thawed under running water or under refrigeration.
Permit EB81A014-AFC6-4CB9-9529-B0C1616762AA
- 44
Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled
Observed cups used as scoops in bulk products. Observed broken wires on some wire strainers near the fryers.Corrective Actions: Ensure to use scoops with handles in bulk products. Ensure to dispose of strainers with broken wires.
Permit EB81A014-AFC6-4CB9-9529-B0C1616762AA
- 49
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Observed mold-like growth inside the ice machine. Observed floor drains in need of cleaning.Corrective Actions: Ensure to clean mold-like growth from ice machine. Ensure to clean mold-like growth from floor drains.
Permit EB81A014-AFC6-4CB9-9529-B0C1616762AA
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Observed back door is left open when not in use. Observed missing grout between tiles near the dish machine.Corrective Actions: Ensure back door is closed. Ensure grout is replaced.
Permit EB81A014-AFC6-4CB9-9529-B0C1616762AA
Source: Tarrant County (county health dept), TX health department. Data refreshed September 10, 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.