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Food Service Facility License-Moderate · Montgomery County, MD

Bethesda Crab House

4958 Bethesda Ave.

Last inspected Jan 16, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

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When was Bethesda Crab House last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 16, 2026. The result listed by Montgomery County HHS was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
2 inspections on record, from Aug 28, 2025 to Jan 16, 2026.
Has Bethesda Crab House ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 28, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Monitoring

Jan 16, 2026

Pass

2 recorded violations

criticalCode toxic_substances_and_pesticidesPests

Official Wording

Toxic Substances And Pesticides: Not In Compliance

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
criticalCode rodents_and_insectsPests

Official Wording

Rodents And Insects: Not In Compliance

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint Invest W/Comprehensive

Aug 28, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

criticalCode toxic_substances_and_pesticidesPests

Official Wording

Toxic Substances And Pesticides: Not In Compliance

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
criticalCode rodents_and_insectsPests

Official Wording

Rodents And Insects: Not In Compliance

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Aug 28, 2025 · Original Source

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