Crafty Crab
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Crafty Crab has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 20, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 13 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Orange Park sits at 73, putting Crafty Crab on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
20
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on shelf above pass through window next to seasonings. Bottle discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shrimp stored over ready to eat crab. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Establishment partially cooks chicken wings. Inspector emailed Form 5022-101 (Non-continuous cooking paperwork). **Corrective Action Taken**
03C-89-4
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand washing sink near pass through window in kitchen. Utensils moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Missing for some employees working today. Inspector emailed Form 5030-103 (Food Employee Reporting Agreement). **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for some employees working today. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two water bottles on dry storage shelf in kitchen. Bottles removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both dumpsters behind establishment are on grass. Manager states will call dumpster company. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor fan in dry storage area. Area around soda nozzles for drink dispenser in server station. Manager asked employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw scallops thawing in standing water in triple sink. Scallops removed and placed in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in dry storage room is peeling and has exposed concrete. Tiles missing on cook line showing exposed concrete.
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In dry storage area, bulk containers of flour and sugar are not labeled. Containers labeled by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
32
Jul 5, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting lemons at bar area with bare hands, employee stopped cutting lemons **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bus tubs scrubbed and rinsed off in triple sink by walk in cooler, but not sanitized, employees set up triple sink to sanitize bus tubs. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In standing reach in coolers on cook line; Raw mussels stored over cooked crab legs Raw oysters stored over cooked chicken wings Raw clams stored over cooked crawfish Employee rearranged all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine reading 0ppm, employees set up manual ware washing in triple sink, reading 200ppm, quaternary ammonium. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No one able to locate any probe thermometers. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Four employees in kitchen on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Two bus tubs of raw oysters in walk in cooler do not have their original tags, employee stated they take tags off when oysters are transfer to a different container, employee provided original tags to oysters and put them with oysters in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underside of both soda machines in server area, around nozzles. Exterior of ice bin of soda machine at server area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen boxes of raw shrimp, raw fish, and corn on the cob sitting out around prep areas, employee reheated corn on the cob, raw fish placed under cold running water, and employees began to prep raw shrimp to be placed in cooler after preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate of large ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
35
Apr 10, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 8 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 28 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Calamari in sink at prep area at 64F. Manager states was out of refrigeration for approximately 20 minutes. Manager moved calamari to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket at front register tested at 500+ppm quaternary. Employee remade solution to 350ppm quaternary. Also, cleaner stored directly next to tea bags in cabinet under soda machine. Manager moved tea bags. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested at 25ppm. Re-run cycle and primed sanitizer. Retested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed grocery bags used to store food in the walk in cooler.
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed cases of oysters, catfish and tilapia stored above fries and onion rings in the walk in freezer, not all commercially sealed. Employee began to rearrange during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
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. Provided and discussed DBPR HR 5030-104 with operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Last dated oyster tag is March 3, 2023. Also, multiple tags missing last day served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink by utility sink had a lid and floor tiles in the sink. Sink was blocked by storage cart. Employee moved cart and removed all items from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses quaternary ammonium for food contact surfaces. No quaternary test strips available at establishment. Manager states they have been ordered. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Per operator, there is no probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, one employee hired over 60 days does not have required training. **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided and discussed DBPR HR 5030-103 with operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid at host area. Employee labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pink and black mold-like substance behind deflector plate in ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Fly strip near ice machine has accumulation of dead insects. Manager removed strip. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed two plastic containers of oysters in walk in cooler not in original container from shipper.
01C-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage container stored on shelf above prep area and at prep table across from fryers. Employee moved all to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and keys on shelf above prep area. Manager moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in walk in cooler has a hole in the center of the floor.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Calamari and fish on walk in freezer floor. Employee moved to shelf. Also, canned goods and multiple single service items on the floor in dry storage area. Manager began moving items to shelving during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster is located in the grass above curbing.
33-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Multiple baskets used to dispense products in reach in freezer. Manager removed all baskets. Also, utensil for rice in standing water at 73F. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under plating on soda machine around nozzles at service station has build up of debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Back exit screen door not tight fitting when closed.
35B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed both tea urns with prepared tea with no covering. Manager put lids on tea. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving showing rust.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on counter next to soda machine. Manager removed wet towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
10
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw mussels stored over cooked crab legs in reach in cooler on cook line. Also raw beef stored over box of garlic in walk in cooler. Also raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee rearranged all items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw fish (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler on cook line next to open door, per employee door has been consistently opened for approximately 1.5 hours, employee rearranged all items away from door. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potatoes (113F-133F - Hot Holding); corn on the cob (89F-121F - Hot Holding) in covered bus tubs on cart and sitting on table on cook line, per employee all items where cooked approximately 2 hours prior, employee reheated all items above 165F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored over mini bottles of alcohol at bar area. Chemical spray bottle stored over crock pots filled with melted margarine and marinara. Manager removed all spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Establishment has tags but are not markings them, unable to determine if establishment has tags from the last 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash station by prep sinks blocked by cart, cart moved. Also employee **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Four employees on site do not have any proof of training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Establishment has tags but are not marking tags, bale to determine the chronological order or tags. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment has tags but are not markings them. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of raw chicken and two buckets of sauce in walk in cooler. Container of raw chicken and raw beef in walk in freezer. Employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
32
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crafty Crab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crafty Crab on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crafty Crab?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Crafty Crab.
How does Crafty Crab compare to other restaurants in Orange Park?
Crafty Crab most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orange Park average of 73.
Has Crafty Crab's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Crafty Crab have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Crafty Crab means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Crafty Crab inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crafty Crab is inspected around three times per year on average.
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