CRAFTY CRAB
1241 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850-459-8889
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Squid 40F Swai fish 52F.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food dumped inside handwashing sink near salad station.
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets stored on top boxes containing cooking oil.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar.
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened drink inside reach in cooler across from cook line. Employee removed the drink during time of inspection.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Coleslaw 45F Lettuce 45F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Coleslaw 45F Lettuce 45F. *See stop sale*
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Operator placed oyster tags in chronological order during time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in bar area. Operator added soap to hand sink during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of garlic stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed food items during time of inspection.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Squid 40F Swai fish 52F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Squid 40F Swai fish 52F. See stop sale*
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not in order.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle of degreaser in bar area. Operator labeled bottle during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of garlic on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed food item during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed day quil stored above microwave near 2 compartment sink.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blender in hand wash sink in bar area. GM removed doing inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used to scoop calamari.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee yogurt stored with in reach in cooler near wings for establishment.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed white tubs, gray tubs and bowls wet nesting in ware wash area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored in standing water 83°F.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing from 2 lights in dish wash area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease and dust. Also observed soda gun holster with mold like substance in bar area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tilapia thawing in standing water.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing on counter at room temperature. Operator placed under cool running water during inspection.
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with. Observed employee touch raw chicken with gloves, and changed gloves no hand wash.
Raw animal food stored over canned. Observed raw chicken stored over cocktail sauce in buckets in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over cut lettuce in walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over fish in walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in bar area. GM replaced paper towels during inspection.
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed oysters stored in walk in cooler out of original container, no tag.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed forks and spoons not stored inverted in kitchen area near prep tables.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. GM printed current license.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of shrimp and cases of sweet potato fries stored on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine no barrier, ice machine near soda dispense area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.