Kendall, Miami-Dade County

CRAFTY CRAB

10855 SW 72 ST UNIT 1-5, Kendall, FL 33173

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
1 High Priority
Oct 31, 2023
City
Kendall
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

12A-20-4

Detail 22411364

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands with water only in three compartment sink. Corrected action taken inspector discussed with manager proper hand washing .. Corrective Action Taken

01C-05-4

Detail 22411363

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not in date order, corrected action taken, at time of inspection kitchen manager placing tags in date order. Corrective Action Taken

12A-03-4

Detail 22411361

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink , Corrected action taken inspector discussed with manager proper sinks to be utilized in order for effective hand washing to occur. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 22411356

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked muscles , cooked crab lags all held over 24 hrs not date marked.

22-20-5

Detail 22411357

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with mold . Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 22411362

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacles in ladies bathroom

12B-07-4

Detail 22411366

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on drain board of three compartment sink. Employee removed drink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22411367

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee foods held in reach in cooler with foods for the public, not identified nor separated. Corrected , manager separated employee food and labeled food . Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22411358

Basic - Food stored on floor. Foods stored on floor in walk in freezer . Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22411365

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in walk in freezer around doorway and on shelves in freezer. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 22411360

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Clams in three compartment sink thawing without running water , corrected, kitchen manager turned water on to continue the thawing process . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22411359

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation

Jul 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

40-06-5

Detail 22105675

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed set of keys on top of prep table Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed set of keys on top of prep table Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22105676

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled in the prep sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled in the prep sink. Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 22105677

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the glass reach in cooler with heavy soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the glass reach in cooler with heavy soiled. Time Extended

29-17-4

Detail 22105679

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area. Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 22105678

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-07: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Time Extended

Jun 30, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 14Total: 15

22-02-4

Detail 22097216

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.

22-20-5

Detail 22097228

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 22097219

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

40-06-5

Detail 22097222

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed set of keys on top of prep table Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 22097218

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint while cooking. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22097221

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of clear oil stored on the kitchen floor.

14-69-4

Detail 22097223

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed heavy ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer.

21-04-4

Detail 22097220

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 22097224

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled in the prep sink.

36-73-4

Detail 22097227

Basic - Observed Floor inside of the walk in freezer with heavy ice buildup.

22-16-4

Detail 22097225

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the glass reach in cooler with heavy soiled.

08B-12-5

Detail 22097215

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream, brownies stored on a chest freezer no covered.

06-01-5

Detail 22097214

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cod fish being thawed in standing water inside of the three compartment sink. Chef open faucet to use running water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-17-4

Detail 22097217

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area.

42-01-4

Detail 22097226

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 13

22-02-4

Detail 21168877

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine nozzles soiled in the kitchen area. Observed soda gun soiled in the bar area, operator cleaned soda gun.

53B-10-4

Detail 21168873

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training date, expiration date, manager name and business name missing.

22-20-5

Detail 21168866

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen area. Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 21168867

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed 2:employees drinking water in the kitchen area.

08B-49-4

Detail 21168870

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees drinks stored in the 2 glass door cooler located in the kitchen area.

40-06-5

Detail 21168868

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed toys on shelf in the kitchen area, operator removed toys. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 21168876

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets broken in the kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Detail 21168874

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with sausage stored on the walk in freezer floor. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21168869

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 78F, operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 21168875

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks with the food-contact surface up in the kitchen area, operator placed utensils to wash, rinse and sanitize. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 21168872

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in the kitchen area.

06-01-5

Detail 21168871

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari thawed in standing water in the 3 compartment sink, operator open faucet to use running water. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21168878

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Apr 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

01C-03-4

Detail 20997190

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 20997191

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave soiled. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20997186

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Beymar, Henry, Edu, Delgar, Jose, Maria with no employee training. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At the time of the callback inspection operator could not provide employee training certificate for employees Beymar, Henry, Edu, Delgar, Jose, Maria as per manager employees are working more than 2 months. Admin Complaint

14-74-7

Detail 20997187

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 47F, cooler located in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 44F, cooler located in the kitchen area. Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 20997185

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the floor. Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 20997188

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 1 light in disrepair in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 1 light in disrepair in the kitchen area. Time Extended

06-01-5

Detail 20997189

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrink thawed in standing water in the 3 compartment sink sink, operator open faucet. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: Observed crab thawed in standing water in the 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

Feb 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 16

08A-05-6

Detail 20839032

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked crab in the walk in cooler.

03B-01-6

Detail 20839030

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (114 - Hot Holding) as per operator less than 30 minutes, operator turned on the rice cooker. Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 20839026

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

22-02-4

Detail 20839033

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed microwave soiled.

53B-01-5

Detail 20839037

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employees Beymar, Henry, Edu, Delgar, Jose, Maria with no employee training.

22-20-5

Detail 20839024

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-01-5

Detail 20839022

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense yellow corn meal.

14-74-7

Detail 20839027

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler ambient temperature at 47F, cooler located in the kitchen area.

08B-49-4

Detail 20839028

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in the kitchen cooler. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20839025

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20839023

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20839034

Basic - In-use tongs stored on fryer door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 20839031

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 1 light in disrepair in the kitchen area.

33-16-4

Detail 20839036

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20839035

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrink thawed in standing water in the 3 compartment sink sink, operator open faucet. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20839029

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Sep 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-69-4

Detail 20515711

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-16: Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 20515710

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 1 light in disrepair in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-16: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 1 light in disrepair in the kitchen area. Time Extended

Sep 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 14

35A-02-6

Detail 20512295

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 live flies standing on top of syrup bottles at the bar area.

08A-05-6

Detail 20512282

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oysters stored over cooked crab in the cooler located across from steamer. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20512286

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (55°F - Cold Holding) stored at room temperature as per operator less than 1 hour, operator placed food on ice. Observed raw clams (52°F - Cold Holding); raw mussels (56°F - Cold Holding); cooked crab (56°F - Cold Holding); raw craw fish (54°F - Cold Holding) stored in the cooler located at the cook line as per operator less than 1 hour, operator placed food in the walk in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 20512289

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at the bar area. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20512283

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken wings with no date on it stored in the 2 glass door cooler located in the kitchen area.

22-20-5

Detail 20512292

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

13-03-4

Detail 20512285

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee with no hair restraint in the kitchen area.

08B-38-4

Detail 20512287

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed flour stored on the floor by the walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 20512294

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 20512293

Basic - In-use tongs stored on fryer door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 20512284

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop stored in standing water at 77°F, operator discarded water.

38-01-4

Detail 20512290

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 1 light in disrepair in the kitchen area.

23-03-4

Detail 20512288

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler located at the bar. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20512291

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour with no label. Corrected On-Site