CRAFTY CRAB
1241 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301
Leon County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/31/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of garlic on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed food item during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Squid 40F Swai fish 52F.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Squid 40F Swai fish 52F. See stop sale*
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not in order.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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. Observed unlabeled bottle of degreaser in bar area. Operator labeled bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used to scoop calamari.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee yogurt stored with in reach in cooler near wings for establishment.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed white tubs, gray tubs and bowls wet nesting in ware wash area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored in standing water 83°F.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing from 2 lights in dish wash area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease and dust. Also observed soda gun holster with mold like substance in bar area.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tilapia thawing in standing water. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed day quil stored above microwave near 2 compartment sink.
- 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blender in hand wash sink in bar area. GM removed doing inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing on counter at room temperature. Operator placed under cool running water during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/11/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 01C-06-5:Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed oysters stored in walk in cooler out of original container, no tag.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed forks and spoons not stored inverted in kitchen area near prep tables.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. GM printed current license. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of shrimp and cases of sweet potato fries stored on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine no barrier, ice machine near soda dispense area.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with. Observed employee touch raw chicken with gloves, and changed gloves no hand wash.
- 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned. Observed raw chicken stored over cocktail sauce in buckets in walk in cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over cut lettuce in walk in cooler.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over fish in walk in cooler.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in bar area. GM replaced paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/11/2023 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).