CRAFTY CRAB SEAFOOD
704 E BRANDON BLVD · BRANDON · Hillsborough County · FL 33511
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
28-27-5High Priority – Observed **Warning**
28-16-5High Priority – Sewage on ground from failed septic system. Observed raw sewage on ground at lift station in front of establishment. Tested restrooms and no sewage coming out of lift station. Operator confirmed company has been out twice to make repairs and will be back with part. They were having power issues at breaker on lift station. **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored under dripping water in walk in freezer. Observed case of frozen bar mix under leak in walk in freezer and ice buildup on case. **Warning**
Intermediate 8
02A-04-4Intermediate – 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Sign was posted in back of restaurant manager posted in front by hostess station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-02-4Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. None at dish area, cook line and server station **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **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. **Warning**
01C-03-4Intermediate – oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
Basic 7
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee on prep line. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. First Walk in freezer not working, ambient temp 40f. **Warning**
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors soiled throughout kitchen and dish areas **Warning**
08B-52-4Basic – Food stored under dripping water in walk in freezer. Observed case of frozen bar mix under leak in walk in freezer and ice buildup on case. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed crab legs thawing in three compartment sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:56 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.