CRAFTY CRAB
4402 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill FL 33351
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2022.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023065408 | Nov 1, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2015020349 | Apr 6, 2015 | Jun 2, 2015 | $920 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimps stored over cooked crab legs in reach in cooler. Operator removed raw shrimps to bottom shelf.
Unnecessary item in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed a bicycle stored in dry storage room.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. On ceiling in kitchen. Operator removed.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with baking powder in dry storage area. Operator covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt removed from the original container not labeled. Operator labeled.
Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. WIC#2; sausage, cooked (45F - Cold Holding); crab legs (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator food in unit not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 4hrs. Observed food in deep containers. Operator placed ice over food for quick chill.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink behind bar, no soap. Operator placed soap
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle operator labeled detergent.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer on fan unit and boxes of food.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water next to rice cooker (73F). Operator refilled with 157F water.
Mar 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 ketchup cans 1 pineapple juice can
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed sanitizer solution container empty. Operator ordered more from provider. Operator will use triple sink until new sanitizer is received
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator cleaned.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. In single door cooler most current tag was missing from current oyster batch, observed old tag. Operator placed current tag with corresponding oysters
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. 4 clean ice buckets exposed to ceiling and dust not inverted. Operator inverted
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on prep table and shelf above prep table. Operator removed
Jan 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 4 cans of hunt tomatoes dented
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with a build up of food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Dead roaches on premises. Observed: 1 dead roach in men's bathroom on floor next to urinals 2 dead roaches in back corner of dry storage room 1 dead roach in triple sink compartment area underneath dishwasher Operator disposed of all roaches, cleaned and sanitized the area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch box on top of "blue moon" beers walk in cooler. Operator removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle buried in bulk container of flour. Operator removed
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener. Operator cleaned
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to ac unit in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee small backpack in sink, behind bar not separate from food items. Operator removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in container of flower, handle buried in flower. Operator removed
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Stored food not covered. In True glassfront cooler at end of cook line, containers of raw fish and cooked wings not covered. Manager covered both.
Nov 1, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler #1, containers of raw cut fish above buckets of fresh ground garlic. Manager inverted items for proper separation.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin provided to be posted.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Establishment only has 30 days of tags.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar has mold like build up. Employee removed and cleaned nozzle.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in service station used as dump sink as evidenced by straw and lime in sink. Manager removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in container of seasoned corn meal at cookline. Manager removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top of microwave has food debris. Manager cleaned.
Jul 17, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2022.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shrimp eggs stored over garlic sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer. -Observed an open bag with raw oysters stored over French Fries in chest freezer. Operator relocate raw oysters to a safe location.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed unit #1. milk (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); home made Buffalo sauce with butter (36F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all items placed in unit from 07/15/2023.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed unit #1. milk (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); home made Buffalo sauce with butter (36F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all items placed in unit from 07/15/2023. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on various TCS sauces stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, sauces were made on 07/15/2023.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cayenne pepper.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee open glass with milk stored on food preparation table at cookline. Operator discarded milk at will.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone and keys stored on food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener holster.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.