Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CRAFTY CRAB

8705 SW 136 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33176

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3444457
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8733483
DBPR license2325626

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#14High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw calamari inside reach in cooler on cook line. Operator relocated products for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 6

#15Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored inside hand sink in kitchen area near cook line.

#16Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for triple sink (Quaternary).

#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in bar area. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#18Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink in bar area. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser unable to dispense paper towels at hand sink in back prep area near dry storage.

#20Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Gabriel, Leobel, Danielle, and Ashley.

Basic 13

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of white rice in dry storage. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside calamari in reach in cooler on cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling vent missing. Observed ceiling vent missing in back prep area in kitchen.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled above soda machine area in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted on top of ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at walk in freezer door.

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with old food debris inside of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic35B-08-4

Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape hanging over dish area, ice machine, and near prep table with clean pans in kitchen area.

#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor and on door frame of walk in freezer.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at all reach in coolers and reach in freezers in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service to go containers stored on floor in back area by walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with old food debris.

#12Basic29-17-4

Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar area **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed three containers of sugar not labeled in dry storage.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.