CRAFT AMERICAN EATERY
5911 NW 36 ST, VIRGINIA GARDENS, FL 33166
License #2336475
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Solid Health Score
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CRAFT AMERICAN EATERY in VIRGINIA GARDENS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 88 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 8 total violations — 1 critical, 2 major, 5 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 17, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [08B-47-4] Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cooking oil bucket not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler at kitchen. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled.
- [31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handsink located at entrance of kitchen.
- [16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area.
- [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 pasta at reach in cooler across cook line at kitchen held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
- [12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake on multiple task without changing gloves. Instructed employee on proper method.
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CRAFT AMERICAN EATERY looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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