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
31 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed prescription medication stored on prep table next to plastic wrap in back prep area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
08A-04-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
08A-05-6High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: Observed cooked corn (54F – Cold Holding) on cart in kitchen near cook line. Observed garlic butter (48F – Cold Holding); sour cream (51F – Cold Holding) at cook line. **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner stored on table next to ice buckets. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 9
01C-05-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 maintained in chronological order from last date served. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed all oyster tags not marked with last date served. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled in back prep area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in wait station. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
05-08-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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 certificates expired for some employees. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
Basic 17
14-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in cooler door handles soiled. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen area. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
01C-06-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed raw oysters removed from original container stored inside walk in cooler. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
24-05-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
08B-38-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of various foods stored on floor inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer floor. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
10-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : 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 scoop stored inside container of sugar with handle in contact with sugar. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
12B-13-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
14-33-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rusted across cook line. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – 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. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed all walls soiled in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
42-01-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket. – From follow-up inspection 2026-04-21: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 4:54 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.