What is Rocking Crab's health inspection score?

Rocking Crab has a SafeDine safety score of 33 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Rocking Crab last inspected?

Rocking Crab was last inspected on February 7, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Rocking Crab have?

Rocking Crab has 101 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Rocking Crab safe to eat at?

Rocking Crab has a safety score of 33/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Rocking Crab serve?

Rocking Crab serves Seafood cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Rocking Crab

Name: Rocking Crab
Address: 11407 EMERALD ST #101, Dallas, 75229
Rating: 33

11407 EMERALD ST #101, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/7/2024

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Seafood•North Dallas

Ranked #486 of 566 in North DallasBetter than 60% of seafood restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Feb 7, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

10.1

Avg Violations

26 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-67

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-12 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-15 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

11407 EMERALD ST #101, Dallas, TX 75229

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Violation Timeline

May 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

May

Oct 2020

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Apr 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Apr

Nov 2021

1 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Jul 2022

1 inspections

3 intermediate

11 basic

Jul

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Feb

Aug 2023

1 inspections

4 intermediate

6 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

3 intermediate

8 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

2 Follow-up8 Routine

Feb 24

Follow-up InspectionLatestScore: 88

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*03 Food products not maintained at 135øF or above−5
SEAFOOD COMBO 120'F

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
STORE ALL PAPER TOWELS OFF THE FLOOR.
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
CLOSE ANY OPENING FROM CEILING. REPLACE FLOOR PANEL FROM WALK IN COOLER REPLACE ALL RUSTED SHELVES.
DAL-3*34 Outer door: solid,selfclosing,tightfitting−2
KEEP BACK DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SEAL GAP FROM BOTTOM OF BACK DOOR.
DAL-4*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN FREEZER.
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN FLOOR FROM KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS.
DAL-6*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
DAL-8*41 Food storage containers, identified with common name of food.−2
LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS, SALT ?? OR SUGAR???
DAL-9*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2

Base deductions−21 pts

Jan 24

Routine InspectionScore: 79

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-6*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ICE MACHINE INTERIOR
DAL-8*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap−5
PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO THE FAUCET WHICH HOSE IS CONNECTED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DO NOT PLACE ANY FOOD OR EQUIPMENT IN HAND SINK.
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN FLOOD OF FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS FROM KITCHEN AND ALL STORAGE AREAS.
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-5*34 Pest Control−2
PROVIDE PROOF OF RECORDS. ALSO OBSERVED MICE DROPPING IN STORAGE AREA.
DAL-7*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-9*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
DATE MARK ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WITH USE BY DATE.
DAL-10*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-11*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP, OR STORAGE AREA ALLOWED.

Base deductions−31 pts

Aug 23

Routine InspectionScore: 81

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

DAL-3*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS WITH SOAP FOR 2 SECONDS.
DAL-4*19 Backflow prevention device - air gap−5
TO MOP SINK FAUCET
DAL-9*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
SHRIMPS 67'F, SAUSAGE 64''F CRAB LEGS 59'F . COS.
DAL-10*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
CLEAN ICE MACHINE

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*47 Handler-Certificate Not on site−2
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR HOT WATER FACET FROM HAND SINK.
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN WALL , FLOOR AND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING, FLOOR AND AIR VENTS.
DAL-6*31 Handwashing lavatory - used for other purpose−2
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEM IN HAND SINK.
DAL-7*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
STORE ALL TO GO CONTAINERS OFF THE FLOOR.
DAL-8*35 Hair Restraints effective−2

Base deductions−32 pts

Feb 23

Routine InspectionScore: 89

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-5*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VOLUNTARY DESTRUCTION INVENTORY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUANTITY DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS WEIGHT 1 SNOW CRABS 57.9 APPROX 15 LBS 2 SHRIMPS 55'F APPROX 20 LBS EACH 3 SAUSAGE 55.6 'F APPROX 20 LBS EACH 3 SLICED SAUSAGE 55.6'F APPROX 7 LBS EACH REASON PRODUCT WAS DESTROYED: OBSERVED ABOVE PRODUCTS STORED IN COOLER ABOVE 41'F FOR UNKNOWN LENGTH OF TIME. DISPOSITION: EMPLOYEE DISCARD AND DENATURE PRODUCTS ON SITE. As person in charge of this establishmen

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD FROM WALK IN COOLER.
DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.
DAL-3*47 OTHER VIOLATIONS−2
MAINTAIN PEST RECORD ON SITE.
DAL-4*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
ALSO CLEAN VENT HOOD, FLOOR
DAL-6*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
SALT???
DAL-7*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
DO NOT STORE PERSONAL ITEMS ON TOP OF COOLERS
DAL-8*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2

Base deductions−19 pts

Aug 22

Follow-up InspectionScore: 86

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-4*18 Unnecessary chemicals not allowed−5
DAL-6*09 Food protected cross contamination arrange each type food in equipment so cross is prevented−5
STORE FOOD PRODUCTS IN COOLER OR FREEZER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING ORDER: 1)READY TO EAT PRODUCTS, 2)RAW SEAFOOD, 3)RAW MEAT, 4)RAW POULTRY. OBSERVED FISHES STORED ABOVE FRUIT.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN DUSTY CEILING.
DAL-3*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER.
DAL-5*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
DAL-7*39 Utensils, single serve items 6 inches off - floor−2
KEEP TO GO CUPS AND BOWL OFF THE FLOOR.
DAL-8*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2

Base deductions−22 pts

Jul 22

Routine InspectionScore: 75

3 Med11 Basic

14 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*18 Toxic items storage adjacent to food/utensils−5
DAL-4*19 Water & Plumbing in good repair- per code−5
REPAIR OUT OF ORDER HAND SINK FAUCETS, REPAIR LEAKING PIPE FROM HAND SINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE.
DAL-7*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINE

Basic (11)

−22 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-2*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPAIR BROKEN LID FROM REACH IN FREEZER
DAL-5*24 Food Labeling- with common name of the food−2
FOR EXAMPLE, POWER TYPE PRODUCTS IN CONTAINERS.
DAL-6*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
DAL-8*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED, OBSERVED EMPLOYEES' BEVERAGE ON FOOD PREP. TABLE.
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-10*32 Food-contact surfaces. smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable−2
FOR EXAMPLE , DO NOT USE BLANKET TO COVER LIVE CRAW FISH.
DAL-11*37 Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS OFF THE FLOOR FROM WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA.
DAL-12*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DO NOT STORE ANY ITEMS IN FRONT OF HAND SINK.
DAL-13*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-14*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN FLOOR, WALLS AND SHELVES OF DUST, RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALK IN COOLER, KITCHEN , WATER HEATER ROOM.

Base deductions−37 pts

Nov 21

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*19 Backflow prevention device - installed−5
INSTALL ONE TO FAUCET WHICH HOSE IS CONNECTED.
DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
FINAL NOTICE! SAUSAGE 52;F,CORN 52'F, SHRIMP 53'F 46'F,
DAL-10*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
ICE MACHINE INTERIOR.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

DAL-1*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
NOT ON SITE.
DAL-2*31 Handwashing lavatory - accessible−2
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
STORAGE SHELVES.
DAL-6*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
NONE.
DAL-7*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK ON FOOD PREP. TABLE.
DAL-8*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST A SIGN " A MOST CURRENT FOOD INSPECTION REPORT IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST".
DAL-9*43 Light bulbs, light shields provided−2
AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

Base deductions−29 pts

Apr 21

Routine InspectionScore: 80

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-6*14 Hands wash procedures-without soap−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS WITH SOAP FOR LESS THAN 20 SECONDS.
DAL-10*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
OBSERVED SOAP STORED ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS.
DAL-11*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
CRAB 48'F, SHRIMPS 48'F

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*38 Thawing. under running water criteria - water velocity−2
OBSERVED PRODUCTS THAWING AT STANDING WATER.
DAL-2*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-3*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
CLEAN WALK IN COOLER SHELVES AND FANS OF RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS
DAL-4*22 Accredited food handler certificate - 60 days−2
DAL-5*41 Shucked shellfish removed&repacked: info kept 90 days−2
DAL-7*47 Other Violations−2
Heimlich maneuver sign SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.
DAL-8*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-9*26 Advisory-"consuming raw or undercooked#" text−2
FOR YOUR OYSTER

Base deductions−31 pts

Oct 20

Routine InspectionScore: 81

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-3*18 Toxic items stored above food/utensils−5
DAL-4*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
CORN 58'F, POTATOES 52'F
DAL-5*19 Backflow prevention device - installed−5
MOP SINK.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
ALSO CAN FANS AND ITS COVER OF WALK IN COOLER.
DAL-2*47 Other Violations−2
EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR FACE COVER FOR NOISE AND MONTH AT ALL TIMES8
DAL-6*45 First Aid−2
DAL-7*29 Sanitizing solutions, testing devices−2
DAL-8*37 Food protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or−2
COVER ALL FOOD PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER.
DAL-9*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-10*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
REPLACE ALL MISSING CEILING TILES. REPAIR BROKEN DOOR FROM FREEZER. REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.
DAL-11*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN FOOD PREP. AREA ALLOWED.

Base deductions−31 pts

May 20

Routine InspectionScore: 84

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

DAL-2*14 Gloves single use−5
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS GLOVES
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
DAL-8*19 Backflow prevention device - installed−5
TO FAUCET WHICH HOSE IS CONNECTED

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*45 Premises shall be maintained in good repair−2
1) REPLACE WOODEN FLOOR PANEL OF WALK IN COOLER 2) REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES FROM RESTROOM 3) DE ICE OF COOLER
DAL-4*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
NO DRINKING IN KITCHEN ALLOWED
DAL-5*46 Covered waste receptacle for women's restroom−2
DAL-6*47 Conditions of Permit-in use of food equipment−2
POST SIGN " A copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request"
DAL-7*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
SHELVES , FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA, DOOR HANDLES OF ALL COOLERS \
DAL-9*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
SEC. 17-11.2. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. (a) General. All food establishments that provide dining areas shall post the Heimlich maneuver sign in a place conspicuous to employees and customers. (b) Specifications: The sign shall: (1) be no smaller than 11 inches wide by 17 inches long; (2) be printed in English and Spanish and in at least two conspicuous contrasting colors on a white background; (3) provide major title and figure blocks in contrasting color to remaining copy blocks; (4) provide major headings with a minimum bold 72 point font; (5) provide initial subheadings with a minimum bold italic 60 point font; (6) provide secondary subheadings with a minimum bold 24 point font; and (7) provide a body copy in bold 14 point font.

Base deductions−27 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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