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CRAFTY CRAB RESTAURANT

Health inspection records show CRAFTY CRAB RESTAURANT in HOMESTEAD has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 1.2/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Universal Drive
Tallahassee, Florida, 32303
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13489942

  • 35A-06-4: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**
  • 14-09-4: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**
  • 36-22-4: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**
  • 36-17-5: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**
  • 36-24-5: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**
  • 23-03-4: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**
  • 14-17-4: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**
  • 02D-01-5: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**
  • 35A-02-7: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
  • 08A-17-6: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**
  • 01C-03-4: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**

Inspection Date: 8/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13488357

  • 35A-06-4: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
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a plastic white cutting board longer cleanable. Warning
  • 12B-07-4: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-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking Coca-Cola in the kitchen by the preparation table. Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-22-4: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
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken tiles by the mop sink and walk in cooler area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-13-4: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
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several holes on the wall by the three compartment sink. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at bar area. Warning
  • 10-01-5: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
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler at cook line. Warning
  • 31B-04-4: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
  • 23-03-4: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
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by the three compartment sink. Warning
  • 21-02-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed on the preparation table. Warning
  • 02D-01-5: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
  • 41-07-4: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
  • 35A-02-7: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
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in direct contact with to go bags. Warning
  • 08A-17-6: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
  • 03B-01-6: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
  • 41-10-4: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
  • 53A-10-4: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
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning
  • 22-02-4: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
  • 31B-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
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on can opener blade. Warning
  • 53B-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-14-5: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

Inspection Date: 3/14/2025

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the front line.
  • 12B-12-5: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
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair in the kitchen area.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several foods inside reach in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4: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
  • 31B-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-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/3/2025

  • 14-01-5: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
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the floor . Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood soiled.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several foods inside reach in cooler not covered. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5: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.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-17-6: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.
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
  • 16-37-1: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
  • 31B-02-4: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-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by ice machine.

Inspection Date: 4/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8583710

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the calamari. Employee discarded it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed 1 opened drink above preparation table.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed door is in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.observed floor tiles missing and in disrepair at front line. Repeat Violation
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.observed deep grout throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed 2 of them . Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on top of the ice machine. Employee placed a tray. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pairs of tongs stored on the valve of the steamer. Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee removed them.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed several foods inside reach in cooler not covered.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 3wet wiping cloth stored in preparation table. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked shrimp.employee removed the shrimp . Repeat Violation
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sausage (49 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee food was placed at 10:00 am this morning.stop sale was issued.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (49 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee food was placed at 10:00 am this morning.stop sale was issued. Also observed oyster (47 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler.As per operator less than 2 hours ago. Employee placed ice on top . Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed a both hand wash sink located at the kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta and chicken wings inside the reach in cooler not date marked.Employee date marked the food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350045

  • 14-01-5: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
  • 12B-07-4: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
  • 40-06-5: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
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided hair restraint. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair by the steamer.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with soy sauce stored on the floor. Employee removed it.
  • 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice bucket stored on the floor.
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of the ice machine.
  • 10-20-4: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
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4: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
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
  • 12B-13-4: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**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed foods not covered inside the reach in freezer.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation tables.
  • 12A-10-4: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.
  • 08A-05-6: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
  • 03A-02-5: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**
  • 03F-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
  • 22-02-4: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
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 31B-02-4: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-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the kitchen area. Employee provided soap. Corrected On-Site

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(793 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday:12:00 – 11:30 PM
Saturday:12:00 – 11:30 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 10:00 PM
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Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
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