CRAFTY CRAB
2861 N FEDERAL HWY · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33306
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 droppings on floor under cardboard soda boxes next to ice machine. 6 droppings on floor under dish machine, Droppings removed and floor areas cleaned.in back kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. eggs (115-147°F – Hot Holding) in soup warmer. Eggs over stacked above water / hot holding line. Eggs in unit less than 1 hour per Manager and eggs submerged to reheat above 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Containers of milk in walk in cooler opened 3 days ago per Manager. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line. Paper towels replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 5
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in shrimp removed from flip top cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface on floor under stove and fryers at cook line, floor areas cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone at cook-line removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor, plastic containers of oil and spices on floor at cook line., Containers moved to shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour in white bins in dry storage area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:24 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.