CRAFTY CRAB

Name: CRAFTY CRAB
Address: 2499 HIGHWAY 77, PANAMA CITY, FL, 32405, US
Rating: 85.6

2499 HIGHWAY 77, PANAMA CITY, FL 32405

License #1305907

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85.6 Grade B / 100

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CRAFTY CRAB in PANAMA CITY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85.6 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 2 critical, 5 major, 16 minor.

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The latest inspection on January 30, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 3 major, and 8 minor.

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[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dirty water spots on the hood filter above the boiling pans adjacent to the cooking line. Presence of debris in the vent over the ware wash area. Soiled air vents throughout the kitchen.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled peeler, strainer, and multiple knives in the preparation area. Presence of debris and mold like substance around the nozzles of both soda machines in the 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. Handles touching food items in sugar, salt and msg bins. Handles of knives touching cut lemons in the server station.
[14-12-4] Utensils in poor condition. Butchers knife in the prep area without a handle and with rust. Operator discarded it during the inspection.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Sugar and salt stored in bins with the presence of debris, and with mold like substance around their edges.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the bar area.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect light installed too close to drink prep table in the bar area.
[42-03-5] Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drill, fly racket, chargers, stored next to food in the dry storage area. Operator removed items at the time of inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris buildup on the ticket machine above the Maketable in the boiling area in the cooking line.
[08B-37-4] Food stored in a prohibited area. Drink rims item stored on top of the trash can in the bar area.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Per worker, spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled at the bar area.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Only food service manager came to the restaurant at the time of inspection.

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