CRAFTY CRAB
4402 N UNIVERSITY DR · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33351
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crab legs and crawfish cold held at 44F in glass doors refrigerator. Per operator, both items transfer to unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on items for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup inside soda nozzle holster.
Basic 8
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 C02 tanks in kitchen not secured. **Corrected On-Site**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on walls at 3 compartment sink.
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employees personal food items stored in walk in cooler not identified from restaurant foods.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
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 with handle stored in flour container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with crab legs stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausages thawing in standing water in prep station.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on walls at 3 compartment sink.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 4:43 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.