CRAFTY CRAB
1900 CAPITAL CIRCLE NE, Tallahassee FL 32308 · 850-656-2722
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee soda drink in expo server station cooler. Employee removed drink and discarded.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple boxes of single service items on floor in boxes located in upstairs room.
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign by prep table in kitchen.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door with wood object held opened leading to back dock.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple single service items stored on floor in storage upstairs.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Showed employee how to set up properly and tested 50 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw tilapia in pan stored over uncut lettuce. Employee moved for proper storage.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex bottle stored over sugar. Manager moved the windex.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen hand sink had a pen in sink. Manager removed pen.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink by kitchen prep area towels not able to dispense.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee no lid on drink and stored on storage shelf next to pans.
Food stored on floor. Seasoning stored on floor by cook station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand sink no sign provided.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can by kitchen hand sink.
Water dripping at Ice machine from top of ice bin.
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food dumped in both handwashing sinks on expo line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed containers with no handle inside shrimp on prep line.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand wash sink removed from bar area. Establishment added industrial food mixer to kitchen.
Feb 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rub hands together for 5 seconds.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed hand wash sink removed from bar area. Establishment added industrial food mixer to kitchen.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to dispense shrimp.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not sanitizing dishes properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket in dry storage area on top of canned goods.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of oil stored on floor on cook line.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood filters accumulated with grease.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Electrical hand blower not working in the employee bathroom.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce and butter on cook line floor.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on top of ice machine.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee restroom.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning container on the cook line has no label. Flour container on the shelves had no label.
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.