DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CRAFTY CRAB

Universal Drive
Tallahassee, Florida, 32303
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10902893

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 unsecured CO2 tanks by back office door.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed tiles around vents soiled with dust build up in kitchen area.
  • 01C-06-5:Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed raw oysters removed from original container and placed in large bus tub in reach in cooler across from cook line.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed 2 ice buckets by ice machine stored not inverted. Person in charge inverted ice buckets. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable hanging by three compartment sink.
  • 01B-10-4:Basic - Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 crates of dead crabs stored in walk-in cooler. Person in charge stated crabs were delivered night prior and left in walk-in cooler over night. Employee removed crabs and sifted through but found none alive.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on table across from fryer station.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed multiple employee food items stored on top of and next to customer food items in walk-in freezer. Food items included box of raw croaker and raw duck.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple plastic cups with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry at server station.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed hole with visible light shingles through on side of exit door at end of restroom hallway.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler doors. Soiled back plates around nozzles on soda tower.
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odor in server area next to kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored at fryer station. Employee stated it was flour and labeled accordingly.
  • 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 opened box of raw duck stored over opened box of raw fish in walk-in freezer. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw oysters stored over opened container of sour cream. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker at non-chemical side of splitter on mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed all oyster tags kept with date marked when container was opened per person in charge. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed one certified food manager certification expired 05/08/2025.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed; interior of dish machine soiled. Soiled soda nozzle and holster at soda gun behind bar.
  • 53B-01-5: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 person in charge unable to provide proof of any state approved training. Warning
  • 11-26-1: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. Observed 2 employees engaging in food preparation with no signed reporting agreement.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored at server station. Person in charge stated chemical was cleaner and labeled accordingly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10750615

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine, employee cleaned ice machine during inspection 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. Employees speaker on table with bread, employee moved bread Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean blue cups stacked at drink station in server area Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice in server area, manager properly stored scoop Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching Slaw and round eggs
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor in Server area near drink machine
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler where fries are stored on cooks line
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two mops stored in soiled mop water bucket
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Lemon and eggs Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on mop sink after splitter before orange hose
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags are stored in a large bag out of order
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test strips unavailable for chlorine Dish machine

Inspection Date: 10/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8771425

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service bowl used as scoop in rice in dry storage at back of establishment.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed container of creamer stored on top shelf of reach in cooler across from cook station person in charge stated was for employees. Person in charge removed creamer. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee on cook line with no hair restraint.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans above three compartment sink stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of margarine stored on floor under cook station. Person in charge removed containers off of floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop in ice bin at soda tower in server station with handle in contact with product. Person in charge removed scoop. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed handle of scoop in flour broken and in disrepair.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed; opened container of raw chicken stored over ready to eat mozzarella sticks in walk in freezer. Pan of raw scallops stored of cooked oysters in reach in cooler across from cook station. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching their exposed arm with gloves on then engage in food preparation without changing gloves. Instructor educated person in charge in proper glove changing policies. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed; back plate and soda nozzles on soda tower in server station with mold like substance build up. Soda gun behind bar near ice bin with mold like substance build up.

Inspection Date: 6/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8702102

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At storage rack by ice machine, to go bowl used as rice scooper.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At prep table in kitchen, open employee water bottle.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine in kitchen has build up. Wall next to back door of establishment is soiled.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Two containers of margarine on ground next to stove. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At server well by kitchen door, ice scooper handle in direct contact with ice. Ice scooper lifted up by employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. On storage rack next to ice machine in kitchen, sugar containers had scooper handle on direct contact with product. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have build up of grease. Side of fryers have build up of grease. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves on left side by door are rusted. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops sinking in mop sink and not stored to dry. Employee lifted mops out of sink and hung to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth sitting on prep table not stored in sanitizer. Employee removed cloth. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed small flying insects in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Both hand wash station in kitchen, dirty dishes in sink. Dishes removed by employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash station in kitchen. No paper towels at hand wash station at server well. Manager supplied at both. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8552273

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above prep table next to fryers in kitchen. Manager removed phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Two containers of liquid margarine on ground next to grill. Manager removed from ground. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar area, ice scooper handle in direct contact with ice. Manager lifted handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. In dry bag of rice in storage area by back door, scooper handle in direct contact with product. Manager lifted handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of sliding reach in cooler behind fryers are soiled with old food. At server drink station, around soda nozzle soiled with old soda build up. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Manager closed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves on left side of room have rusted shelves. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wet wiping cloths sitting on prep table in kitchen. Manager placed cloths back in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen area.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand soap and floor cleaner on same shelf as containers of liquid margarine in dry storage room by back door. Manager removed chemicals. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun nozzle soiled with old soda build up. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Both hand wash station in kitchen used for other purposes. Hand wash station by walk in cooler had metal scrubber. Manager removed scrubber. Hand wash station by triple sink in kitchen dirty dishes in sink. Manager removed dishes. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8371458

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage area, plastic container with no handle in bulk rice container.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In dry storage area, one tank at soda storage not secured. Repeat Violation
  • 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. At cook line, cardboard used on lower shelf below plastic bags. Also, in dry storage area, butcher paper lining top shelf with spices.
  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In dry storage area, dented can of cheese sauce.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in freezer, food identified as personal, not labeled and stored over customer food. Employee moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean dish shelf at dish area, metal pans stacked before air drying.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar, ice bin near bar entrance has scoop with handle touching ice.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In dry storage area, exterior of seasoning containers have build up of residue.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At clean dish shelf in dish area, multiple metal containers have old labels.
  • 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. In dry storage area, battery charger stored on can of cheese sauce and leaf blower stored on bag of flour. Employee moved leaf blower. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. On knife rack at end of cook line, one knife has broken tip.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk-in cooler, multiple shelves rusted.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At cook line, wet towel on counter.
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage area, dented can of cheese sauce.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In slide door reach-in cooler at cook line, container of raw shrimp stored over container of crab legs. In walk-in cooler, container of raw shrimp stored over portioned sauces. All items moved to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At bar, spray bottle identified as table cleaner on shelf with Oasis machine. Nozzle is pointed in direction of blender area of machine. Also at bar, in cabinet at far end of bar, spray can of air freshener stored next to styrofoam togo boxes. Person in Charge moved all chemicals to proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At bar, soda gun at far end of bar has build up of soda residue. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at bar not labeled. Person in Charge labeled. Corrected On-Site