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CRAFTY CRAB

4402 N UNIVERSITY DR · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33351

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 15, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3578938
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10759541
DBPR license1612500

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#4High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans of hunt tomatoes dented

Stop Sale

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate22-02-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic35A-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**

Corrected On-SiteAdmin Complaint
#2Basic40-06-5

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**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic10-01-5

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**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.