Crafty Crab Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
86
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Crafty Crab Restaurant stretching back to 2022. Crafty Crab Restaurant was last inspected on Dec 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 22 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens”, showing up seven times.
Crafty Crab Restaurant's latest score of 86 sits above the Homestead average of 70. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
15
Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed near the dishwasher and three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: During callback inspection observed standing water near the dishwasher and three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed slow draining water at handwash sink at kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
29-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
86
Dec 15, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employees failed to wash hands before putting on gloves engaged in touching and plating cooked potatoes. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 5 live flying insects flying and landing on clean containers on top of the three compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed near the dishwasher and three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white chest reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored under soda nozzles. Manager stored ice scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at sauce reach in cooler. Employee fixed utensil properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water at prep table at 75F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris near sweet tea machine. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed slow draining water at handwash sink at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
29-19-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
43
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed near the dishwasher and three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer near cooked line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
82
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw marinated chicken, raw tilapia, raw shrimp stored over cooked white rice at reach in cooler across cook line. Manager stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 broken raw shell egg stored at reach in cooler across cook line. **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken wings (58F - Cold Holding) at cooked line. As per manager for less than an hour; raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) at walking in cooler. As per manager for less than 2 hours ; raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding)at walk in cooler. As per manager for less than 2 hours; raw chicken breast (45F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per manager for less than an hour. Manager placed products in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). manager reset Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 6 live flies flying near the three compartment sink. Observed 6 live flies flying under the dishwasher. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine chemical test kit Expired since 09/2025. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at handwash sink near ice machine. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no food employee training for, Nicole Harris, Geovani Manage , Fidelia Petrona. hired for more than 60 days. Manager showed proof of employee training at the end of inspection. Observed food handler training for Nicole Harris 8/12/2025, Geovani Manage 8/12/2025, Fidelia Petrona 8/12/2025. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open water bottle stored at preparation table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing ranch dressing with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed near the dishwasher and three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of butter store on floor at cooked line. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer near cooked line. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operated removed tongs. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing at 75F at preparation table. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwash sink in bar area. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed white rice not cover at reach in cooler across cook line. Manager covered white rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
16
Aug 13, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect flying by the walk in cooler and mop sink located in the kitchen. 1 live flying insect flying around the garbage can at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed 3 live flying insects flying inside the walk in cooler and 1 live flying insect flying around the raw rice and salt bin, observed 4 live flying insects resting on wall near the soda machine located at the entrance of the kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the walk in freezer observed all the food cases not properly stored food was stored on top of each. Some food was not in the original packaging-raw Oysters. Also observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp, in the freezer located at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Still observed In the walk in freezer all the food cases not properly stored food was stored on top of each. Some food was not in the original packaging-raw Oysters. Also observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp, in the freezer located at preparation area. **Time Extended**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately above 15+ dead flies on the floor underneath the storage shelves in the walk in cooler. Operator cleaned them up. Observed about 10 dead flies dead on the floor underneath the food storage shelves in the walk in cooler, three were dead on a tray near a bucket with Duck Sauce. Observed 1 dead on the floor in front of the three compartment sink, observed 1 dead on the three compartment sink drain board. Observed 1 dead fly on the edge of the ice machine exterior under the ice scoop. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed approximately 10 dead flying insects in bug zapper near iced tea machine. **Time Extended**
35A-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a plastic white cutting board longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Still observed plastic white cutting board longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the walk in cooler floor. Observed walk in freezer floor with heavy dirt accumulation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Still observed standing water in the walk in cooler floor. Observed walk in freezer floor with heavy dirt accumulation. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles by the mop sink and walk in cooler area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Still observed several broken tiles by the mop sink and walk in cooler area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several holes on the wall by the three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Still observed several holes on the wall by the three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of mop sink with heavy soil accumulation. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, cooler located at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Still observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, cooler located at cook line. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cinnamon, pepper original container not identified by common name. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed cinnamon, pepper original container not identified by common name. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
45
Aug 12, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 32 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Tylenol stored on top of the reach in cooler located at cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect flying by the walk in cooler and mop sink located in the kitchen. 1 live flying insect flying around the garbage can at preparation area. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in direct contact with to go bags. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the walk in freezer observed all the food cases not properly stored food was stored on top of each. Some food was not in the original packaging-raw Oysters. Also observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp, in the freezer located at preparation area. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a rice cooker at cook line cooked rice (109F - Hot Holding), as per operator cooked at 2 pm. Instructed operator to reheat rice. Observed at cook line cooked corn on the cob (100F - Hot Holding); boiled potatoes (99F - Hot Holding), as per operator for less than 2 hours outside. Instructed operator to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed fly bait spray, degreaser spray stored under a storage table next to and by soda syrup cases. Operator removed it. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed an employee certificate missing the issued date and expiration date, as per employee she took the training on 02/01/2025. Employee completed the document on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for a Elian Sanchez, Pedro Hernandez, Geovanis Manage expired on 01/05/2025. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer the thermometer calibration. Coached manager how to calibrate probe thermometer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Observed mold like substance in the soda dispenser gun at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink located next to the three compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on can opener blade. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed on the preparation table. **Warning**
21-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cinnamon, pepper original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately above 15+ dead flies on the floor underneath the storage shelves in the walk in cooler. Operator cleaned them up. Observed about 10 dead flies dead on the floor underneath the food storage shelves in the walk in cooler, three were dead on a tray near a bucket with Duck Sauce. Observed 1 dead on the floor in front of the three compartment sink, observed 1 dead on the three compartment sink drain board. Observed 1 dead fly on the edge of the ice machine exterior under the ice scoop. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a plastic white cutting board longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees Electrolyte, Protein shake stored on the preparation table at preparation area. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking Coca-Cola in the kitchen by the preparation table. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the walk in cooler floor. Observed walk in freezer floor with heavy dirt accumulation. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles by the mop sink and walk in cooler area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed under the preparation table at preparation area surface still covered with the original shrink wrap. **Warning**
14-13-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several holes on the wall by the three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar area. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in raw rice container, scoop handle touching the rice, salt, msg, sugar. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, hand wash sink located in the cook line. Observed also at the hand wash sink located at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of mop sink with heavy soil accumulation. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled, cooler located at cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
8
Mar 14, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the front line.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed an opened beverage stored in preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair in the kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several foods inside reach in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
50
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored above shrimp in the reach in freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator provided test strips. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by ice machine.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 plastic containers used as scoop inside the shrimps and chicken. Employee removed. Them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the floor . Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several foods inside reach in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp, mussels and crawfish in standing water in the 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached how to thaw food properly.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled.
23-03-4
37
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
26
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 25 violations
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. Observed employee placed a hair restraint and then engaged in food preparation.Employee was coached to wash her hands.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored above French fries and pre cook calamari . Employee placed ready to eat food at the top of the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crab legs stored next to the grill at 54° F. As per employee less than 45 minutes. Employee placed food inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Observed cooked potatoes at 111° F and corn @ 109° F next to the grill. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator placed food inside reach in cooler. PTime was estimated and operator time marked foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Employee washed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink in front of the dishwasher machine. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen area. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the cooked rice . Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an opened water bottle stored above the preparation table next to clean To go containers. Employee removed it. **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. Observed a cell phone stored on the preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by the steamer.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with soy sauce stored on the floor. Employee removed it.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on the floor.
10-14-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the pipe of the grill. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink next to the dishwasher machine. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.observed an opened drink inside the reach in cooler. Employee removed it. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed foods not covered inside the reach in freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation tables.
21-12-4
16
Feb 2, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 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
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
27
Dec 27, 2022
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork belly,employee food stored above spinach and spring mix located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above crab cakes,located in the standing reach in cooler opposite cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored above onion rings located in the 3 door reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by the 3 compartment sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation encrusted grease and food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by the server station.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the cookline.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back and side doors.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in the chest unit
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed by the ice machine.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
29
Oct 12, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
30
Sep 8, 2022
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken and raw pork stored over sausages and conch fritters, and onion rings at reach in freezer. Operator started to relocate the products **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over soup at reach in cooler glass doors. And raw shells eggs stored over cooked lobster at walk-in cooler. Operator moved the soup to the top part. And moved the shells eggs to the bottom part of the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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. Observed some oyster tag not marked with last date served. Manager was coached how to manage the tags. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to preparation sink. Paper towels was provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handle inside of raw scallops, raw chicken containers at reach in cooler. Operator removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on preparation table at kitchen area. The Employee removed the cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. Manager picked up the ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located next to preparation sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly.
29-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeezes bottle with sauces not identified by common name at reach in cooler.
02D-01-5
32
Jul 20, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil for the rice in water at 85F. Operator put the utensil in a dry container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed utensil for the rice in water at 85F. **Time Extended**
10-05-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor behind the shelves stored area next to hand wash sink due to the plumbing of the hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed standing water behind the three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed several box with raw fish stored on floor at walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed several box with raw fish stored on floor at walk in freezer. **Warning** **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-20: Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crafty Crab Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crafty Crab Restaurant on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crafty Crab Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Crafty Crab Restaurant.
How does Crafty Crab Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Crafty Crab Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Crafty Crab Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Crafty Crab Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 22 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Crafty Crab Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crafty Crab Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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