CRAFTY CRAB
4266 US 98 N, LAKELAND, FL 33809
License #6308607
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Solid Health Score
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CRAFTY CRAB in LAKELAND currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 93 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 10, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 4 total violations — 3 major, 1 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 10, 2026 shows 4 observation rows: no critical rows, 3 major, and 1 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [01C-01-4] No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed container of sauce on floor in walk in cooler, employee removed food from floor.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowl in sink near 3-compartment sink, employee removed bowl.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with debris, observed around soda nozzles in service station.
What do locals think?
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Would you eat here?
CRAFTY CRAB 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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