CRAFTY CRAB RESTAURANT
801 NE 8 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33030
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked shrimp.employee removed the shrimp . **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sausage (49 F – Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee food was placed at 10:00 am this morning.stop sale was issued.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (49 F – Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per employee food was placed at 10:00 am this morning.stop sale was issued. Also observed oyster (47 F – Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler.As per operator less than 2 hours ago. Employee placed ice on top . **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed a both hand wash sink located at the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta and chicken wings inside the reach in cooler not date marked.Employee date marked the food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 14
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the calamari. Employee discarded it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed 1 opened drink above preparation table.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed door is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.observed floor tiles missing and in disrepair at front line. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable.observed deep grout throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5Basic – Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed 2 of them . Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on top of the ice machine. Employee placed a tray. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 pairs of tongs stored on the valve of the steamer. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee removed them.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed several foods inside reach in cooler not covered.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 3wet wiping cloth stored in preparation table. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 2:55 PM.
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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.