Crafty Crab 2226

2226 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Crafty Crab 2226 stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Restaurants in Tallahassee average 87, so Crafty Crab 2226 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware wash location. Manager had employee restock paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing/Prepping raw shrimp 55F ( 4:40-4:54 ). Employee thawed shrimp in standing water 55F, it is now slacking at room temp in standing water, employee is also prepping portions of thawed shrimp 55F.

06-06-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in corners of ice chute. Manager asked employee to clean ice machine. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-20-5

Basic - Open dumpster side door.

33-16-4

Basic - Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served.

01C-11-4

Apr 25, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters over Boiled eggs manager corrected during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in the dish room area.

41-17-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

12B-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance underneath pre wash sink in dish room.

23-03-4

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

01C-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used as scoops for raw seafood in cook line and sauce in walk in cooler. Observed manager remove bowls food items. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crafty Crab 2226 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crafty Crab 2226 on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Crafty Crab 2226 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Crafty Crab 2226 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Crafty Crab 2226's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crafty Crab 2226 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Crafty Crab 2226 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Crafty Crab 2226 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Crafty Crab 2226 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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