CRAFTY CRAB
4266 US 98 N, Lakeland FL 33809 · 347.931.4271
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with debris, observed around soda nozzles in service station.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowl in sink near 3-compartment sink, employee removed bowl.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of sauce on floor in walk in cooler, employee removed food from floor.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed around soda nozzles.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed to go sack in sink in bar area, employee removed from sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield employee cleaned interior shield.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee primed chemical (Chlorine 100ppm)
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee, employee put on hair restraint.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of machine.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed bottle of juice in ice at service station. Employee removed bottle of juice from ice.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed bottled juice in ice at soft drink station in service area. Employee cleaned out ice bin.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior side wall.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of machine.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 72F, manager removed standing water.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with debris, observed around soda nozzles at service station.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl in hand sink in kitchen and a bag in sink at bar area. Items removed from sinks.
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
Food stored on floor. Observed containers of sauce on floor in walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in sink in kitchen, employee removed utensils.
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm), operator replaced chlorine container to comply.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris around soda nozzles in service area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of food in freezer.
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.