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CRAFTY CRAB

225 PALM BAY RD #177, WEST MELBOURNE, FL 32904

License #1506637

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75.7 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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CRAFTY CRAB in WEST MELBOURNE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.7 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 3 critical, 4 major, 11 minor.

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Inspections on file
2
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on March 16, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 3 major, and 5 minor.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage
100%
Imported observations
18
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Critical Major Minor

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lobster tail stored over cooked muscles in two door glass reach in cooler.
  • [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. Amilyn expired in January of 2026.
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Car keys and tools stored on shelf above food prep table.
  • [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two cylinders not chained.
  • [10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice at bar.
  • [11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Bryan and Zhao had not signed an employee reporting agreement and have not received food worker training yet. Provided to operator.
  • [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with broken handle used to scoop rice in kitchen containers.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Make table gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Vent hood covers soiled with grease.
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink near triple sink had bowls plastic cups, and an oyster sucker.
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CRAFTY CRAB has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

C record

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