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CRAFTY CRAB

300 S SR 434 · ALTAMONTE SPRINGS · Seminole County · FL 32714

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 18, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3697849
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13696614
DBPR license6905353

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#10High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked Corn and cooked potatoes 96F-98F cooling 3 hrs. @3:45 Operator immediately put in freezer for cooling recovery. Checked at 5:25 temperature for both ranged from 68F- 89F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked Corn and cooked potatoes 96F-98F cooling 3 hrs. @3:45 Operator immediately put in freezer for cooling recovery. Checked at 5:25 temperature for both ranged from 68F- 89F Pepsi cooler: ; milk, cooked chicken, cut cabbage(45-47F – Cold Holding) overnight per operator. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Blue cheese, Ranch ; (75F – Cold Holding) @ wait station less than 4hrs per operator. . Operator put in ice for temperature recovery ( corrective action taken) -Pepsi cooler: ; milk, cooked chicken, cut cabbage(45-47F – Cold Holding) overnight per operator. Operator discarded. ( corrected on site) -pepsi cooler: Catfish tilapia, Krab rangoon. Less than 4hrs per operator. Operator moved to other cooler for temperature recovery ( corrected action taken -crawfish ; (40-48F – Cold Holding) in prep cooler on cook line less than 4hrs per operator . Operator removed to walk in cooler for temperature recovery . Advised not to fill above fill line in pan **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteCorrective Action TakenWarning
#13High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Operator has incorrect time markings for holding items for 4hrs. Butter garlic 12:25-4:30, marinara 12:45-5:00, butter 12:05-4:45. Red sauce 11:30-5:30

Intermediate 6

#14Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator is marking tags with date they take out of packaging. Educated thermometer on proper tag labeling with last date served

#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. – scrubby in handsink -Straw in handsink at bar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handsnk at warewashing area. Operator replenished **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#18Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

#19Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic32-02-4

Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both bathroom doors. Operator closed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employees food on prep table above case of cups and lods. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -Pepsi cooler with food . Ambient temperature is 54F -Cracked lid and gaskets in chest freezer by hand sink

#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water of 88F . Operator put in new water 150F **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. 2 lights under hood

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in beer walk in cooler

#9Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -in sauce cooler at expo

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
4 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 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.