Crafty Crab
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
22
Score
The Crafty Crab, located at 18192 NW 27 Ave in Miami Gardens, Florida, underwent a high-risk inspection on February 24, 2026, with a score of 22. This inspection identified 2 critical, 8 major, and 8 minor violations. Previous inspections for this seafood establishment have also predominantly resulted in high-risk classifications.
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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
Feb 24, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 8 minor violations.
22
Feb 18, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
23
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
33
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
39
Jul 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
47
Feb 26, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
47
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
47
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 20 minor violations.
14
Violations — Feb 24, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. **Repeat Violation**
01C-06-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee personal drink can of Red Bull and orange soda stored inside reach in cooler located cook line area kitchen. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastics containers with cook oil and seasoning stored directly on floor near exit back door kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (89F - Hot Holding) located at cook line area, as per operator less than one hour. Operator stored inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal sponge in hand sink at the bar area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.
32-11-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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