CRAFTY CRAB

Name: CRAFTY CRAB
Address: 4402 N UNIVERSITY DR, LAUDERHILL, FL, 33351, US
Rating: 61.3

4402 N UNIVERSITY DR, LAUDERHILL, FL 33351

License #1612500

🦞 Seafood ℹ️

61.3 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 19, 2026 · 10 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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CRAFTY CRAB in LAUDERHILL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61.3 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 41 total violations — 6 critical, 10 major, 25 minor.

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January 16, 2025

The latest inspection on October 19, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausages thawing in standing water in prep station.
[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 with handle stored in flour container. Operator removed
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on walls at 3 compartment sink.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on walls at 3 compartment sink.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 C02 tanks in kitchen not secured.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employees personal food items stored in walk in cooler not identified from restaurant foods.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed crab legs and crawfish cold held at 44F in glass doors refrigerator. Per operator, both items transfer to unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on items for quick chill.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with crab legs stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup inside soda nozzle holster.