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Nassau County

BEN'S CRAB

43 ROCKAWAY AVENUE, VALLEY STREAM, NY 11580

Last inspected May 11, 2026

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Inspection history

  1. May 11, 2026

    2 violations
    • Insects, rodents present
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  2. Apr 30, 2026

    8 violations
    • Insects, rodents present
    • Improper thawing procedures used
    • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
    • Critical:Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Critical:Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  3. Oct 31, 2025

    1 violation
    • Insects, rodents present
  4. Sep 26, 2025

    1 violation
    • Insects, rodents present
  5. Sep 11, 2025

    2 violations
    • Insects, rodents present
    • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  6. Sep 5, 2025

    2 violations
    • Insects, rodents present
    • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  7. Aug 22, 2025

    5 violations
    • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
    • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  8. Nov 4, 2024

  9. Oct 25, 2024

    1 violation
    • Critical:Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
  10. Aug 30, 2024

    4 violations
    • Insects, rodents present
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  11. Aug 15, 2024

    7 violations
    • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
    • Critical:Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Insects, rodents present
  12. Jun 7, 2024

  13. May 14, 2024

    10 violations
    • Critical:Cracked/dirty fresh eggs, liquid or frozen eggs and powdered eggs not pasteurized.
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Critical:Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Insects, rodents present
  14. Nov 21, 2022

  15. Nov 10, 2022

    4 violations
    • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Critical:Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)

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