CRAFTY CRAB
CRAFTY CRAB has 7 health inspections on file for its LAUDERHILL location, with an overall rating of 2.9/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 7 reports on file
4402 North University Drive
Florida, 33351
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
4/1/2026· 2w ago
Visit ID: 13531077
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 5 basic
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. On ceiling in kitchen. Operator removed . Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with baking powder in dry storage area. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt removed from the original container not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimps stored over cooked crab legs in reach in cooler. Operator removed raw shrimps to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 43-08-4:Intermediate - Unnecessary item in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed a bicycle stored in dry storage room.
9/25/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10876344
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 int, 2 basic
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer on fan unit and boxes of food.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water next to rice cooker (73F). Operator refilled with 157F water. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WIC#2; sausage, cooked (45F - Cold Holding); crab legs (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator food in unit not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed food in deep containers. Operator placed ice over food for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink behind bar, no soap. Operator placed soap Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle operator labeled detergent. Corrected On-Site
3/28/2025· 1y ago
2 high, 2 int, 2 basic
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. 4 clean ice buckets exposed to ceiling and dust not inverted. Operator inverted Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep table and shelf above prep table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 ketchup cans 1 pineapple juice can Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed sanitizer solution container empty. Operator ordered more from provider. Operator will use triple sink until new sanitizer is received **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01C-01-4:Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. In single door cooler most current tag was missing from current oyster batch, observed old tag. Operator placed current tag with corresponding oysters Corrected On-Site Warning
1/16/2025· 1y 3mo ago
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
1/15/2025· 1y 3mo ago
1 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed: 1 dead roach in men's bathroom on floor next to urinals 2 dead roaches in back corner of dry storage room 1 dead roach in triple sink compartment area underneath dishwasher Operator disposed of all roaches, cleaned and sanitized the area Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 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 lunch box on top of "blue moon" beers walk in cooler. Operator removed 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. Scoop handle buried in bulk container of flour. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans of hunt tomatoes dented
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with a build up of food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
10/4/2024· 1y 6mo ago
1 int, 4 basic
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ac unit in kitchen
- 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 small backpack in sink, behind bar not separate from food items. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 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. Scoop in container of flower, handle buried in flower. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
2/29/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8613298
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 1 basic