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CRAFTY CRAB CAJUN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

CRAFTY CRAB CAJUN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT has 6 health inspections on file for its NORTH MIAMI BEACH location, with an overall rating of 2.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

15911 Biscayne Boulevard
Florida, 33160
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13513248

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Located in walk in cooler.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a pot with potatoes stored on floor in chicken area, cases of corn stored on floor in warewash area and various cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to rice cooker. Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Observed Wall behind rice cooker soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Observed case of takeout cups being stored on floor in waiter station.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Observed Employee began working with food after returning from the outside and washing hands. Advised manager that employees must wash hands before handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items. Manager instructed employee to wash hands.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp being stored over cooked crab legs in kitchen reach in cooler. Advised chef and he rearranged. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F; cooked corn (59F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (76F - Hot Holding) All foods were located on food cart in kitchen area. As per manager all food items was taken from walk in cooler less than an 1 hour prior to inspection.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink in waiter station used as dump sink.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink waiter station not accessible for employee use at all times due to sanitizer bucket being stored inside.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in warewash area.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Observed corn prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Observed oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Inspection Date: 2/12/2025

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days. Manager only provided current tag. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/12/2025

  • 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
  • 03B-15-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods temperatures less than 135F; cooked corn of the cob (69F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (65F - Hot Holding). All were located on cart in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-12: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/9/2024

  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03B-15-5:High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods temperatures less than 135°F; cooked corn of the cob (69F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (65F - Hot Holding). All were located on cart in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning
  • 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 5/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8518944

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense sugar.
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed various single service items being stored on floor in kitchen area.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil and corn being stored on floor in kitchen area and various foods on floor in walk freezer.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar, flour and rice removed from their original packaging and placed in plastic containers but not labeled.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods temperatures greater than 41°F; cooked corn of the cob (67F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (69F - Cold Holding) All were located on cart in kitchen area.
  • 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

Inspection Date: 10/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8384137

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle being stored in container of sugar. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of liquid margarine being stored on floor in kitchen area. Chef moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour, rice and sugar removed from their original containers placed in plastic containers and not labeled. Manager added label. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed various cleaning supplies being stored in hand washing sink in bar area. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

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