CRAFTY CRAB 2226 LLC
2226 N MONROE ST, Tallahassee FL 32303
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiled eggs 106F, per manager eggs in crock pot approximately 2 hours, reheated to 171F during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over boiled eggs in walk-in cooler. Manager moved eggs at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Boiled eggs 106F, per manager eggs in crock pot approximately 2 hours, reheated to 171F during inspection.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tag marked 5-9-26 for oysters still on hand 5-11-26
No soap provided at bar handwash sink.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Per manager bottle contains DC33 quaternary sanitizer.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 10, 2026Inspection 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware wash location. Manager had employee restock paper towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in corners of ice chute. Manager asked employee to clean ice machine.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Thawing/Prepping raw shrimp 55F ( 4:40-4:54 ). Employee thawed shrimp in standing water 55F, it is now slacking at room temp in standing water, employee is also prepping portions of thawed shrimp 55F.
Label for original container of raw shucked clams/mussels/oysters not maintained on premises until last of product served.
Open dumpster side door.
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw oysters over Boiled eggs manager corrected during time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in the dish room area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance underneath pre wash sink in dish room.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked crawfish in walk in cooler. Manager properly stored food items during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed food items held at 41F or below at front line at 2:15: Make Table: shredded cheese blend 50F, coleslaw 49F Reach in Cooler: shredded cheese blend 51F Per manager food items held since 12:00. Manager iced food items during inspection and will call maintenance for repair. New temperatures at 3:00: Make Table: shredded cheese blend 41F, coleslaw 40F, Reach in Cooler: shredded cheese blend 47F.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed crab legs thawing in standing water and frozen cooked crawfish thawing at room temperature.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed tea ready for service not covered for protection in server area.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Corn cooling since approximately 2pm down to 86F at 4:50pm, potatoes cooling since approximately 2pm down to 73F at 4:50pm. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Corn cooling since approximately 2pm down to 86F at 4:50pm, potatoes cooling since approximately 2pm down to 73F at 4:50pm. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked crawfish in walk-in cooler. Manager moved crawfish above shrimp.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee with no reporting agreement. Employee signed at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks over steamer make table. Manager removed drinks at time of inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door near bathrooms.
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.