CRAFTY CRAB CAJUN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT

Name: CRAFTY CRAB CAJUN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
Address: 15911 BISCAYNE BLVD, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL, 33160, US
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15911 BISCAYNE BLVD, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33160

License #2331086

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CRAFTY CRAB CAJUN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT in NORTH MIAMI BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 0 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 21, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 86 total violations — 19 critical, 25 major, 42 minor.

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Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside container of sugar with handle in contact with sugar.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in cooler door handles soiled.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in wait station.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner stored on table next to ice buckets.
[53B-14-5] 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. Observed employee training certificates expired for some employees.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee Red Bull stored inside reach in cooler with food items across cook line.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked corn (50F - Cold Holding) on cart in kitchen near cook line. Observed garlic butter (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding) at cook line.
[01C-06-5] Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed raw oysters removed from original container stored inside walk in cooler.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer floor.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled in back prep area.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted on table next to ice machine.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta stored inside walk in cooler not date marked.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on shelf inside walk in cooler.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed prescription medication stored on prep table next to plastic wrap in back prep area.

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Chef removed.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Located in walk in cooler.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed a pot with potatoes stored on floor in chicken area, cases of corn stored on floor in warewash area and various cases of food stored on floor in walk in freezer.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to rice cooker.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[36-27-5] Observed Wall behind rice cooker soiled with accumulated food debris.
[25-05-4] Observed case of takeout cups being stored on floor in waiter station.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp being stored over cooked crab legs in kitchen reach in cooler. Advised chef and he rearranged.
[03A-02-5] Observed cooked corn (50F - Cold Holding) on food cart in kitchen area.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink in waiter station used as dump sink.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink waiter station not accessible for employee use at all times due to sanitizer bucket being stored inside.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in warewash area.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[02C-02-5] Observed corn prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
[01C-05-4] Observed oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
[01C-03-4] Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.

Administrative complaint recommended
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked corn (50F - Cold Holding) on cart in kitchen near cook line. Observed garlic butter (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding) at cook line.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside container of sugar with handle in contact with sugar.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer floor.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in wait station.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket.
[53B-14-5] 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. Observed employee training certificates expired for some employees.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed multiple boxes of various foods stored on floor inside walk in freezer.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta stored inside walk in cooler not date marked.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee Red Bull stored inside reach in cooler with food items across cook line.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed all walls soiled in kitchen area.
[01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not maintained in chronological order from last date served.
[01C-01-4] No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Observed no tag for raw oysters stored inside walk in cooler. Operator provided tag.
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Throughout kitchen.
[12A-17-4] Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands in triple sink rubbed hands for less than 10 seconds. Observed second employee rubbing hands for less than 10 seconds while washing hands.
[12A-02-4] Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server scrape dirty dish into trash can then grab food to serve to customer without washing hands.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside raw calamari in reach in cooler across from cook line.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw oysters stored on top of bag of unwashed potatoes inside walk in cooler.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all reach in cooler door handles soiled.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in triple sink.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed grill cleaner stored on table next to ice buckets.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in kitchen area.
[24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets stored not inverted on table next to ice machine.
[12A-05-4] Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eating then go to cook line and began preparing customer order without washing hands.
[12A-20-4] Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands in triple sink without soap. Observed second employee wash hands without soap.
[12A-16-4] Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed server enter kitchen and begin to scoop rice for takeout order without first washing hands.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled in back prep area.
[12A-29-4] Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grab glove off of floor and continue to put on gloves then continue preparing food without washing hands.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed prescription medication stored on prep table next to plastic wrap in back prep area.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not working in front of walk in cooler.
[01C-06-5] Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed raw oysters removed from original container stored inside walk in cooler.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee enter kitchen and put on gloves then begin preparing customer order without first washing hands.

Warning Issued
[01C-03-4] Observed oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[02C-02-5] Observed corn prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located next to rice cooker.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[36-27-5] Observed Wall behind rice cooker soiled with accumulated food debris.
[14] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp being stored over cooked crab legs in kitchen reach in cooler. Advised chef and he rearranged.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Chef removed.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink waiter station not accessible for employee use at all times due to sanitizer bucket being stored inside.
[25-05-4] Observed case of takeout cups being stored on floor in waiter station.
[12A-16-4] Observed Employee began working with food after returning from the outside and washing hands. Advised manager that employees must wash hands before handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items. Manager instructed employee to wash hands.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp being stored over cooked crab legs in kitchen reach in cooler. Advised chef and he rearranged.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F; cooked corn (59F - Hot Holding); cooked potatoes (76F - Hot Holding) All foods were located on food cart in kitchen area. As per manager all food items was taken from walk in cooler less than an 1 hour prior to inspection.

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