Crafty Crab
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Crafty Crab has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Crafty Crab's latest score of 70 falls below the Tallahassee average of 87. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food dumped inside handwashing sink near salad station.
31A-11-4
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
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets stored on top boxes containing cooking oil.
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar.
10-08-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened drink inside reach in cooler across from cook line. Employee removed the drink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
70
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Coleslaw 45F Lettuce 45F. *See stop sale* **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Coleslaw 45F Lettuce 45F.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in bar area. Operator added soap to hand sink during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Operator placed oyster tags in chronological order during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of garlic stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed food items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
58
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Squid 40F Swai fish 52F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Squid 40F Swai fish 52F. See stop sale*
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not in order.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle of degreaser in bar area. Operator labeled bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of garlic on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed food item during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
50
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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
41
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
37
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed oysters with shell tags with a harvest date of 12/2/22 from harvest location TX 1 and sell by date of 12/16/22.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed shell tags with no last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed in shell oysters stored in walk in cooler without a shell tag.
01C-01-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed crabs uncovered in reach in cooler across from fryers. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
64
Sep 29, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
78
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pink liquid inside hand washing sink inside bar area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting inside pans right of dish washing machine.
24-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign or soap at hand washing sink inside bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed mussels and snow crab legs uncovered in reach in across from fryers. Manager covered items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crafty Crab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crafty Crab on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crafty Crab?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crafty Crab.
How does Crafty Crab compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Crafty Crab most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower 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 six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Crafty Crab means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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