CRAFTY CRAB CAJUN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
15911 BISCAYNE BLVD · NORTH MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33160
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
40 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 12
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed prescription medication stored on prep table next to plastic wrap in back prep area.
12A-16-4High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed server enter kitchen and begin to scoop rice for takeout order without first washing hands. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter kitchen and put on gloves then begin preparing customer order without first washing hands.
12A-17-4High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands in triple sink rubbed hands for less than 10 seconds. Observed second employee rubbing hands for less than 10 seconds while washing hands.
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grab glove off of floor and continue to put on gloves then continue preparing food without washing hands.
12A-05-4High Priority – Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating then go to cook line and began preparing customer order without washing hands.
12A-20-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands in triple sink without soap. Observed second employee wash hands without soap.
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw oysters stored on top of bag of unwashed potatoes inside walk in cooler.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops stored over cooked lobster inside sliding reach in cooler across from cook line. Observed raw whole duck stored over cooked chicken wings inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
12A-02-4High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server scrape dirty dish into trash can then grab food to serve to customer without washing hands.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked corn (50F – Cold Holding) on cart in kitchen near cook line. Observed garlic butter (50F – Cold Holding); sour cream (51F – Cold Holding) at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner stored on table next to ice buckets.
Intermediate 11
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not maintained in chronological order from last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed all oyster tags not marked with last date served.
12A-03-4Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in triple sink.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled in back prep area.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket and scrubbers stored inside hand sink in wait station and next to fryers. Observed squeeze bottles stored inside hand sink at bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in wait station. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
01C-01-4Intermediate – No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Observed no tag for raw oysters stored inside walk in cooler. Operator provided tag. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not working in front of walk in cooler.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta stored inside walk in cooler not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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 certificates expired for some employees.
Basic 17
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside raw calamari in reach in cooler across from cook line.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in cooler door handles soiled.
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen area.
01C-06-5Basic – Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed raw oysters removed from original container stored inside walk in cooler.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted on table next to ice machine.
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on shelf inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of various foods stored on floor inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer floor.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside container of sugar with handle in contact with sugar.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee Red Bull stored inside reach in cooler with food items across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled. Observed all reach in cooler shelves soiled.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed all walls soiled in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 5:26 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.