CRAFTY CRAB

Name: CRAFTY CRAB
Address: 8705 SW 136 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33176, US
Rating: 75.4

8705 SW 136 ST, MIAMI, FL 33176

License #2325626

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75.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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CRAFTY CRAB in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 23, 2025. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 82 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 45 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on December 23, 2025 included 2 critical violations, 0 major, and 10 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all freezer and reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[24-26-4] Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pot stored on floor inside dry storage room.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service bowls stored on floor outside office inside kitchen.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored inside reach in cooler across from steamer.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed brownies and ice cream stored not covered inside white chest freezer.
[41-23-4] Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Observed rodent bait stored inside open bag underneath prep table in back prep area.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with mold like substance behind ice machine.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pepto stored on top of paper towel dispenser at kitchen entrance.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside dessert white chest freezer and at walk in freezer.
[22-16-4] Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves heavily soiled with old food debris.
[01C-06-5] Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed raw oysters removed from original container inside reach in cooler on cook line.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (100F - Hot Holding); cooked corn (98F - Hot Holding) at steamer on cook line and garlic butter (120F - Hot Holding); marinara sauce (115F - Hot Holding) at prep table across from cook line, as per operator for one hour.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed crab legs thawing at room temperature at cook line.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside dessert white chest freezer and at walk in freezer.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all freezer and reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service bowls stored on floor outside office inside kitchen.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at kitchen entrance and next to fryer.
[24-26-4] Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean pot stored on floor inside dry storage room.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with mold like substance behind ice machine.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw calamari in flip top portion of reach in cooler across from fryer.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some oyster tags not marked with last date sold.
[01C-10-4] Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed oyster tags removed from original container.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored inside reach in cooler across from steamer.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents and tiles soiled throughout kitchen.
[41-23-4] Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station. Observed rodent bait stored inside open bag underneath prep table in back prep area.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer on floor and inside of door near back door
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel stored on prep table at cook line.
[22-16-4] Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves soiled with old food debris.
[35B-08-4] Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape on wall next to soda machine. Operator removed tape.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup stored on shelf above prep reach in cooler on cook line
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverage in reach in cooler across from steamer
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles cracked at walk in freezer near back door and dish area.
[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 for Ashley Fischman expired.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn at white chest freezer
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact surface. Observed ramen noodles removed from package stored inside cardboard box at cook line.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go bags stored on floor in dry storage room.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (57F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line. As per operator for one hour.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not dispensing paper towels at soda server 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 scoops stored inside container of salt with handle in contact with salt at dry storage.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of raw calamari at reach in cooler and containers of flour, rice, and corn meal at dry storage.
[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 stored in chronological order.
[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 top of ice machine and bowls stored not inverted on shelf in prep area. Operator inverted buckets and bowls.

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Mixed Health Record

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