Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CRAFTY CRAB ST PETE

2901 TYRONE BLVD N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33710

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 12, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3397310
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8520604
DBPR license6217192

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#14High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of Tomato sauce 10 oz 1 can of cheddar cheese 10 oz.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 4

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris. Drink mixer at bar area soiled with mold like substance. Soda nozzles at waitress area soiled with mold like substance.

#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used to dump drinks at bar

#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine no paper towels. Hank sink at waitress area no paper towels. Employee placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken prep on 10-11-2023 no date mark. Manager date marked all items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#3Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#4Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with no handle in marinara sauce. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler on cook line handle soiled with food debris.

#6Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#7Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards Reach in cooler on cook line

#8Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 cans of Tomato sauce 10 oz 1 can of cheddar cheese 10 oz.

#9Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine. Employee moved scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at hand sink next to ice machine.

#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris reach in cooler on cook line.

#12Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Basic25-27-4

Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws at bar not wrapped.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
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.