CRAFTY CRAB
1491 NW 40 AVE #9-12 · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33313
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
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. Observed 0 Ppm. Operator change sanitizer bucket and primed machine rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2023
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked chicken wings. Operator placed on upper shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shrimp (58-62F – Cold Holding) per operator held less than one hour. Operator added ice to the shrimp. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty spoon and steal wool pad stored in hand washing sink next to drink fountain in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 4
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense Cajun seasoning and garlic butter powder. Operator removed and replaced with scoop with handle. Observed plastic soufflé cup with no handle in the sugar bin . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag next to togo lids and containers and above bags of spices. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed containers of snow crab on walk in freezer floor. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In Pepsi glass reach in cooler on cook line **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:18 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.