Crafty Crab

2251 N Federal Hwy Ste 111, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

High Risk

Crafty Crab has been inspected six times since 2024. On Dec 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to seven violations.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice scoop handle in contact with ice”, showing up two times.

Crafty Crab's latest score of 45 falls below the Pompano Beach average of 78. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over ready to eat chicken wings. Operator,over raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, whole eggs hot holding at 115°F. Operator stated held for less than 1 hour. Operator turned up heat to reach 135°F it above. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At waiter station, pitcher of water stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In three compartment sink, raw shrimp being thawed in standing water. Operator turned on running water to property thaw shrimp. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-01-5

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At waiter station, ice scoop stored on soiled surface on top of ice machine. Operator put scoop in clean container **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In waiter station, ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed scoop to wash. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

10-08-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, shrimp stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler on cook line, employee beverage and coffee creamer stored in cooler with food served to public. Operator removed items. **Corrective Action Taken**

08B-49-4

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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. All employees hired less than one month. Emailed Employee Reporting Agreement to operator Emailed to operator **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink at cook line, no paper towels provided. Employee provided paper towel **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At waiter station, ice scoop handle laying in ice. Operator removed scoop **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

10-08-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar, no handwashing sign at hand sink. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket by back door **Warning**

42-01-4

Jan 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sinks no paper towels provided

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At all hand wash sinks no soap provided

31B-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crafty Crab last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crafty Crab on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crafty Crab?

Across the inspection record, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crafty Crab.

How does Crafty Crab compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

Crafty Crab most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has Crafty Crab's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Crafty Crab have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Crafty Crab means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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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