CRAFTY CRAB
225 PALM BAY RD #177 · WEST MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32904
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lobster tail stored over cooked muscles in two door glass reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near triple sink had bowls plastic cups, and an oyster sucker. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Bryan and Zhao had not signed an employee reporting agreement and have not received food worker training yet. Provided to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Amilyn expired in January of 2026.
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with broken handle used to scoop rice in kitchen containers. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two cylinders not chained. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Car keys and tools stored on shelf above food prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Make table gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Vent hood covers soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:23 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.