Crafty Crab
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
100
Score
Crafty Crab appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Tallahassee average 87, so Crafty Crab is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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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
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign by prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door with wood object held opened leading to back dock.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple single service items stored on floor in storage upstairs.
25-05-4
86
Jan 30, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Showed employee how to set up properly and tested 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw tilapia in pan stored over uncut lettuce. Employee moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex bottle stored over sugar. Manager moved the windex. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink by kitchen prep area towels not able to dispense.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen hand sink had a pen in sink. Manager removed pen. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Employee no lid on drink and stored on storage shelf next to pans.
12B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Seasoning stored on floor by cook station.
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand sink no sign provided.
31B-04-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can by kitchen hand sink.
33-38-4
Basic - Water dripping at Ice machine from top of ice bin.
29-11-4
41
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food dumped in both handwashing sinks on expo line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handle inside shrimp on prep line.
14-01-5
82
Apr 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rub hands together for 5 seconds.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand wash sink removed from bar area. Establishment added industrial food mixer to kitchen. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not sanitizing dishes properly. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket in dry storage area on top of canned goods.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of oil stored on floor on cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood filters accumulated with grease.
36-68-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense shrimp.
14-01-5
43
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Electrical hand blower not working in the employee bathroom.
31B-05-4
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
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce and butter on cook line floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine.
10-12-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen area.
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area.
29-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning container on the cook line has no label. Flour container on the shelves had no label.
02D-01-5
50
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
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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 Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crafty Crab?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Crafty Crab.
How does Crafty Crab compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Crafty Crab most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Crafty Crab's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crafty Crab have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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