CRAFTY CRAB RESTAURANT
801 NE 8 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed multiple food employee put on gloves without first washing hands. Coach employees.
08B-56-4High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottle of sour mix, orange juice, pineapple stored inside of ice bin in the bar in contact with ice to serve to customers.
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 6 live flying insects flying and landing on clean containers in the kitchen area. Observed 1 dead fly inside of metal container with liquid margarine at cook line. Observed 1 live fly land on can opener at prep table. Observed 1 live land on prep table at cook line. **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken, toasted bread stored at reach in freezer.
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 raw shell eggs stored with cracks at reach in cooler across breading table.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 1 dead fly inside of metal container with liquid margarine at cook line. Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottle of sour mix, orange juice, pineapple stored inside of ice bin in the bar in contact with ice to serve to customers. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw oysters (48F – Cold Holding) at walk in cooler as per operator for less than 3 hours.
Intermediate 5
55-01-5Intermediate – Basic – Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt. Observed purpose for automatic gratuity not disclosed in the receipt. Observed on menu for Friday and Saturdays after 10 pm establishment charges 15% gratuity to all checks. Without properly disclosing the information.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
27-19-5Intermediate – Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed no water at handwash sink in the kitchen entrance.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ manager showed up in the middle of the inspection.
05-13-5Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cooked bot used probe thermometer ensure proper food temperatures of cooked time/temperature control for safety food.
Basic 10
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling tiles soiled in the kitchen. Observed some ceiling vents soiled in the kitchen.
01C-06-5Basic – Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed raw oysters stored in container at walk in cooler.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of ice machine in the kitchen.
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed ice bin at bar area.
06-06-5Basic – Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed bags of crab legs, lobster tails, whole tilapia, multiple shrimps inside of triple sink slacked at room temperature and is no longer frozen solid.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with heavy accumulation of grease.
25-09-4Basic – Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed straws stored at bar area near fruit container not protected.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked corn at walk in cooler.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of crab legs, lobster tails, whole tilapia, multiple shrimps inside of triple sink with no running water.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed straws bar area. Also observed at cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:18 AM.
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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.