Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CRAFTY CRAB

8705 SW 136 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33176

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3619732
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10912029
DBPR license2325626

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate20 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical28 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#21High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings stored over cooked crawfish inside walk in cooler. Observed raw shrimp stored over smoked sausage inside flip top reach in cooler across from steamer

#22High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw calamari in flip top prep cooler across from fryer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#23High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (57F – Cold Holding); garlic butter (48F – Cold Holding) at cook line. As per operator for one hour. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 5

#24Intermediate01C-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 stored in chronological order.

#25Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.

#26Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at bar area.

#27Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not dispensing paper towels at soda server station.

#28Intermediate53B-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 training for Ashley Fischman expired.

Basic 20

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine soiled with black mold like substance.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of raw calamari at reach in cooler and containers of flour, rice, and corn meal at dry storage. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed white chest reach in freezer handle soiled.

#4Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact surface. Observed ramen noodles removed from package stored inside cardboard box at cook line.

#5Basic01C-06-5

Basic – Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed raw oysters removed from original container stored inside reach in cooler without tag. Operator placed tag inside container.

#6Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted on top of ice machine and bowls stored not inverted on shelf in prep area. Operator inverted buckets and bowls. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup stored on shelf above prep reach in cooler on cook line

#8Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverage in reach in cooler across from steamer

#9Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn at white chest freezer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor inside walk in cooler and in cracked tile at dish area.

#11Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked at walk in freezer near back door and dish area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic35B-08-4

Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape on wall next to soda machine. Operator removed tape. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer on floor and inside of door near back door **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops stored inside container of salt with handle in contact with salt at dry storage.

#15Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop inside water 73F. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go bags stored on floor in dry storage room. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#18Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream and brownies stored not covered inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Basic22-16-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel stored on prep table at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
3 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
4 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.