CRAFTY CRAB
8496 PALM PKWY, Orlando FL 32836 · 6466454164
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license has expired 4/1/2025 Owner paid for license at time of inspection.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of shrimp 44°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to ice the seafood immediately. Checked oysters 43°f, raw chicken wings 45°f, chicken tenders 45°f per kitchen Manager seasoned the chicken Recommend to quick chill product place ice bags on the all products inside walk in cooler. Rechecked oysters 38°f and chicken 43°f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has old food dried on the surface.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowls and strainer stored inside hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for hand washing sink located on the cook line.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters has terrible flour and grease accumulation on the filters underneath hood system.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed edge of the slicing door frame tracks has old food dried on the surface reach in cooler used seafood boil. (Cook line)
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop used for rice in unclean water
Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Observed raw chicken wings stored above sausage inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature oyster 44°f stored inside walk in cooler per Manager wash oyster off placed inside cooler, less than 4 hours recommend,to quick chill place ice bag on the oysters, to properly cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled used on the cook line near fryer station. Scale soiled used to weigh seafood on the cook line. Observed terrible spoiled cutting board has mold like like growth on the surface.( back prep kitchen) Can opener blade old dried residue on the blade.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Observed oysters stored inside walk in cooler no oyster tag with the product, per Manager found tag place on oyster immediately.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can near hand sink in the prep kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of flour on the shelves in the fryer area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed Celsius water and rehab monster drink stored inside reach in cooler( server area)
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the reach in cooler and door tracks has old food debris dried seafood left on the surface ( cook line)
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like growth and pink discoloration on the wall near fry station.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe underneath hand sink located near cook line.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wiping cloths stored throughout the kitchen on counter hanging across guard of handwashing sink.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license has expired 4/1/2025 Owner paid for license at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of chicken 45°f stored inside walk in cooler per Manager employee seasoned the chicken 30 minutes prior recommend to use ice bath for product, quick chill in the freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of seafood gumbo 112°f must maintain 135°f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled has brown and yellow discoloration on the surface located back prep kitchen, replace or resurface Can opener blade has dried food debris left on the surface.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice scoop stored inside hand wash sink located on the cook line. Checked handwashing sink has paper towel rolls stored inside located in bar. **Corrected On Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles unlabeled stored on the front expo line. Degreaser and disinfectant cleaner content in spray bottles.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic plates not inverted in the bar area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed flour and breading spilled on the floor behind the fryers in the cook line. Floors has trash and debris inside walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed two hood filters has flour and dust accumulation underneath hood system on the cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves inside reach in cooler used for seafood on the cook line.
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server touch ear plugs in her ear while wearing gloves, without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings stored above pre cooked sausage store inside walk in cooler. Manager moved the chicken wings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature snow crab 45°f stored inside reach in cooler on cook line. Recommend Manager to quick chill product or use ice bags to properly cold hold snow crabs.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oysters tags has the month of December and November mixed together in the container. Recommend to Manager must be kept in chronological order.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cloths stored inside hand wash sink located on the cook line, per Manager do not use hand sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored behind the bar area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior panel of the ice machine has Black mold like growth on the surface.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent has rust and mold like growth on the surface in the dish machine room.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic plates not stored inverted on the counter in the server area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed ear rings stored in the bar on the counter. (Bar area)
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled in all walk in cooler and freezer.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer inside reach in cooler used for seafood on the cook line. Manager placed new thermometer inside cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty storage shelves inside reach in cooler used for seafood on cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusty.
Apr 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked potatoes 48-52F, per operator less than 20 minutes stored on prep table, employee placed in large pot to reheat to 165F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board stained over triple sink
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in bar area used to store box of vinyl gloves, operator removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -handwash sink in beverage service area, operator cleared blockage
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. -Abelino
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vent and tiles in dishwashing area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee bottled water on shelf above prep table, employee removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cell phones stored on shelf above reach-in cooler, employee removed
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils for rice stored in water 79F, operator discarded water
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink in beverage service area, operator posted sign
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. -handwash sink in service area next to tall coffee machine
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in dishwashing area have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of grease and food debris
Jul 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade dirty has old dried food debris left on the surface. Observed white cutting boards has black stains left on the surface
Jul 18, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee start work on Cook line did not wash hands before start
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of crab legs 45°f and 45-48°f shrimp, lobster 45°f stored inside reach in cooler less 4 hours per operator located on the cook line. Recommend to quick chill used ice bags on the seafood product. Checked temperatures crab legs 51°f, raw chicken 48°f, lobster 45°f, Stored inside walk in cooler.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke to person in charge has no ideal big 6 Jiahui Lin did not know provide poster.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Checked Hao Chen 12/11/2017 expired will be taking certification next month.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade dirty has old dried food debris left on the surface. Observed white cutting boards has black stains left on the surface
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for both hand wash sink located in the kitchen.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no Consumer Advisory on oysters sign given to operator posted immediately
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like growth on the ice bin in the bar.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed food splash on the wall underneath the prep counter where melted butter stored.
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