CRAFTY CRAB
18192 NW 27 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 9/25/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
10
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed corn stored on the floor of the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all gasket soiled in the reach in cooler.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go bags, napkins and cups stored on the floor in the back storage room. Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed crab legs thawing in room temperature, operator turned on water. Observed chicken in standing water. Operator placed items in walk 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 mussels (62F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler for less than 2 hours, as per operator. Operator placed ice over items. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen, operator placed new bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
- 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 Guo with an expired certificate.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/25/2024 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 7/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple containers with cracked lids. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Observed multiple containers with cracked lids. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tilapia stored on the floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Observed cob corn stored on the floor. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. By the stove. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. By the stove. **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed snow crab and crab legs thawing in room temperature. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Observed crab legs thawing in standing water. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (57F - Cold Holding/2nd temp 42F); clam (52F - Cold Holding /2nd temp 40F); shrimp (54F - Cold Holding /2nd temp 41F); craw fish (63F - Cold Holding /2nd temp 42F) stored in the reach in cooler by cook line, due to opening and closing constantly. Items were placed under ice. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Observed corn (49F - Cold Holding); clam (54F - Cold Holding); shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); craw fish (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by cook line, due to opening and closing constantly. Items were placed under ice. Admin Complaint
- 52-01-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed Pancakes and sausage used as corn dogs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: Observed Pancakes and sausage used as corn dogs. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scoop with no handle in the calamari and chicken containers in the reach in cooler by the fryers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 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 Red Bull stored on top of a prep table, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple containers with cracked lids. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tilapia stored on the floor. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spoon stored in standing water. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. By the stove. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed snow crab and crab legs thawing in room temperature. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (57F - Cold Holding/2nd temp 42F); clam (52F - Cold Holding /2nd temp 40F); shrimp (54F - Cold Holding /2nd temp 41F); craw fish (63F - Cold Holding /2nd temp 42F) stored in the reach in cooler by cook line, due to opening and closing constantly. Items were placed under ice. Warning
- 52-01-4:Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed Pancakes and sausage used as corn dogs. 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 employees named Bin, Guo, Mario hire 6 weeks ago with no knowledge of their responsibilities, operator has employees signed during the inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used as a scoop in the rice container, in the reach in cooler used for shrimp. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boiled potatoes stored on the floor by the cookline. Operator removed and stored properly.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up at the walk in freezer.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler in front of cookline with rusted pitted surface.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic cups, bowls and napkins stored on the floor by the exit, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp (67F - Prepping); squid (53F - Prepping); sausage (63F - Prepping); raw chicken (67F - Prepping); lobster (63F - Prepping) thawing in room temperature by the 3 compartment sink. Operator placed items inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and rice containers with no name labels, operator placed new labels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 with gloves touching her apron and then engaging in food preparation with no handwashing. Educated operator and employee how to properly handle food correctly and wash hands in between different tasks before engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed corn (51F - Cold Holding); boiled potatoes (55F - Cold Holding) on a cart next to cook line, taken out of walk in cooler 1 hour before inspection. Operator placed inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel machine not dispensing correctly.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed ice bucket wet nesting, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Observed ice bucket wet nesting, operator stored properly. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frozen shrimp, cooking oil, cases of corn, bucket of sugar, bucket of salt and bucket of Cajun seasoning stored on the floor in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. Provided handout on how to properly store food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Observed cooking oil, margarine and corn stored on the kitchen floor. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in front of the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Observed reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in front of the cook line. **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of cups, wet napkins and napkins stored on the floor by the dry storage area. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Observed cases of cups, wet napkins and napkins stored on the floor by the dry storage area. **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed crab legs, tilapia and lobster tails in standing still water thawing in the 3 compartment sink. Operator turned on water to keep running. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Observed crab legs thawing in standing water at the 3 compartment sink. Operator turned water on. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly. **Time Extended**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed frozen raw chicken and raw pork and raw fish in the same container bin, out side of its original packaging inside the walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Observed frozen raw chicken and raw pork and raw fish in the same container bin, out side of its original packaging inside the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 53B-15-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee with no knowledge on how to wash their hand properly. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Observed employee washing hands with water only for less than 10 seconds. Employee was able to answer how many seconds to wash their hands properly, but did not wash hands with soap again until inspector advised the employee. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, operator cleaned during the inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: Observed can opener blade soiled. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 1/8/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
7
Basic
10
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container inside shrimp use as a scoop. Operator removed and placed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed ice bucket wet nesting, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frozen shrimp, cooking oil, cases of corn, bucket of sugar, bucket of salt and bucket of Cajun seasoning stored on the floor in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. Provided handout on how to properly store food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at the reach in coolers at the cook line. Observed 2 fans with accumulated dust on top of prep table. Operator is advised to clean the fan.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Observed ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Observed reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in front of the cook line.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of cups, wet napkins and napkins stored on the floor by the dry storage area. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed crab legs, tilapia and lobster tails in standing still water thawing in the 3 compartment sink. Operator turned on water to keep running. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee washing gloves and starting to engage in food preparation.
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching their phone and apron, left the work station to get a cup of drink and came back to start prepping corn. Educated and showed the employee the correct way to wash their hands. Corrected On-Site
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee grabbing crab meat to plate on fries with bare hand. Stop sale was given. Advise employee to wear gloves every time cooked food is being prepped or plated.
- 01B-12-4:High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employee grabbing crab meat to plate on fries with bare hand. Stop sale was given. Advise employee to wear gloves every time cooked food is being prepped or plated.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed frozen raw chicken and raw pork and raw fish in the same container bin, out side of its original packaging inside the walk in cooler.
- 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee with no knowledge on how to wash their hand properly.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing their hands in the three compartment sink.
- 11-27-4: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. Emailed form to operator. Printed during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, operator cleaned during the inspection.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obviously employee washing a plate inside hand washing sink.
- 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. Emailed form to operator. Employee signed during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In the kitchen at the entrance.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/8/2024 revealed 22 total violations (5 high priority, 7 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. most coolers. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. most coolers. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. As per operator, all employees hired more than 60 days. Alex Ho, Jack Ho, Daniella Brown, Jetta Yao, Poon Lee, Liu Zhong, Agustin Bernal, and Jacob Carrio. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Operator could no provided the proof of required state approved employee training for all employees. FRLA, As per operator, all employees hired more than 60 days. Alex Ho, Jack Ho, Daniella Brown, Jetta Yao, Poon Lee, Liu Zhong, Agustin Bernal, and Jacob Carrio. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
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