Crafty Crab
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
70
Score
The Crafty Crab, located at 4266 Us 98 N in Lakeland, Florida, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 12, 2026. This inspection identified three major and one minor violation, including issues with food-contact surfaces and shellfish tags. Previous inspections for this seafood establishment have predominantly fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Jan 14, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
58
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
74
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
70
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
67
Violations — Jan 12, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield employee cleaned interior shield. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed around soda nozzles.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed to go sack in sink in bar area, employee removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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