Lauderhill, Broward County

CRAFTY CRAB

4402 N UNIVERSITY DR, Lauderhill, FL 33351

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Nov 1, 2023
City
Lauderhill
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

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.

Nov 1, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 22415644

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler #1, containers of raw cut fish above buckets of fresh ground garlic. Manager inverted items for proper separation. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22415641

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin provided to be posted. Corrective Action Taken

01C-02-4

Detail 22415646

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Establishment only has 30 days of tags.

22-02-4

Detail 22415645

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar has mold like build up. Employee removed and cleaned nozzle. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22415640

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in service station used as dump sink as evidenced by straw and lime in sink. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22415642

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit.

14-01-5

Detail 22415643

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in container of seasoned corn meal at cookline. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22415647

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior top of microwave has food debris. Manager cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Jul 17, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 12

50-17-3

Detail 22126763

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2022. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 22126767

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shrimp eggs stored over garlic sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08A-17-6

Detail 22126765

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer . -Observed an open bag with raw oysters stored over French Fries in chest freezer. Operator relocate raw oysters to a safe location. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 22126770

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed unit #1. milk (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); home made Buffalo sauce with butter (36F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all items placed in unit from 07/15/2023. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 22126761

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed unit #1. milk (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); home made Buffalo sauce with butter (36F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all items placed in unit from 07/15/2023. See stop sale.

22-02-4

Detail 22126760

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.

02C-02-5

Detail 22126764

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on various TCS sauces stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, sauces were made on 07/15/2023.

14-01-5

Detail 22126762

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cayenne pepper.

51-11-4

Detail 22126766

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

12B-02-4

Detail 22126771

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -Observed employee open glass with milk stored on food preparation table at cookline. Operator discarded milk at will. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22126768

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone and keys stored on food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly

23-03-4

Detail 22126769

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener holster.

Sep 15, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 21358421

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 cans @ 6lb 10 oz spaghetti sauce dented in dry storage area.

14-15-4

Detail 21358418

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -Observed Home Depot buckets used to store Cajun seasonings.

08A-05-6

Detail 21358420

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw fish stored above corn in walk-in cooler. -Observed unwashed vegetables stored above precooked lobsters in walk-in cooler. Operator repositioned. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21358414

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Observed 30 lbs precooked sausage in walk-in cooler at 58°f. Operator said items were left in prep area overnight to thaw, placed in walk-in 25 mins ago.

03A-02-5

Detail 21358413

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 30 lbs precooked sausage in walk-in cooler at 58°f, Operator said items were left in prep area overnight to thaw., placed in walk-in 25 mins ago.

01C-03-4

Detail 21358415

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. -Observed tags dated with first date oysters removed from package.

53B-09-4

Detail 21358411

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -Observed photo copies of proof of employee training for 8 employees by SafeStaff.

41-17-4

Detail 21358412

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - Observed unlabeled spray bottle by west side servers' station. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 21358419

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

35B-01-4

Detail 21358416

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Ovseved by north side servers' station.

36-27-5

Detail 21358417

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed wall soiled with black mold like substance infront of walk-in cooler.

Aug 5, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

12A-19-4

Detail 21253058

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employees washing hands with cold water at hand washing sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 21253059

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink located in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-05: Time Extended

Aug 4, 2022

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 5Basic: 21Total: 32

12A-19-4

Detail 21251090

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employees washing hands with cold water at hand washing sink. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21251073

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over uncovered milk in a mixing bowl in standing reach in cooler located in kitchen area. Operator removed and stored correctly Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 21251074

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately thirty or more live roaches coming from walls behind ovens where corn and potatoes are cooked. Operator cleaned and sanitized area and was able to kill roaches Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 21251086

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 15 roach droppings throughout dry storage area. Operator cleaned up roach droppings and sanitized area with chlorine solution. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21251062

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings from overnight more than 24 Hrs (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork sausage from overnight (44-58F - Cold Holding); crab legs from Wednesday overnight (47-60F - Cold Holding); cheese cake from Wednesday (54F - Cold Holding) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21251080

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings from overnight more than 24 Hrs (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork sausage from overnight (44-58F - Cold Holding); crab legs from Wednesday overnight (47-60F - Cold Holding); cheese cake from Wednesday (54F - Cold Holding) Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21251079

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21251060

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener and slicer with mold build up. Operator removed and clean and sanitized can opener and slicer. Observed soda nozzles at bar station with build up mold substance. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21251071

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink located beside standing reach in cooler as a dump sink and soiled with mold. Operator had hand washing sink clean and sanitized and removed mold . Observed hand washing sink at server area being used as a dump sink. Operator had employee clean and sanitize sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21251063

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing toxic substance windex and bleach throughout establishment not labeled. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21251078

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink located in kitchen area. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21251075

Basic - Observed flour, fish fry not labeled on prep shelf at cook line. Operator labeled products Corrected On-Site Warning

16-23-4

Detail 21251068

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed Accumulation of lime scale mold on the inside of the dishmachine. Operator had mold cleaned off dishmachine Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21251081

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense calamari in standing reach in cooler. Operator removed container from calamari Corrected On-Site Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21251082

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed equipment door handles and hanging door drapes for walk in cooler with mold like substance. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21251077

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 25-50 dead roaches throughout kitchen area on floor under soda machine, standing reach in cooler, under fryers, under stove, under-reach in freezer, dish area , and dry storage area all located in kitchen area and cook line area. Observed 6 dead roaches in light shields above 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned up all dead roaches throughout all areas including removing dead roaches from light shields. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21251089

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils throughout kitchen area. Operator had employees discard beverages Corrected On-Site Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21251066

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch and bracelet while preparing food. Operator had employee remove and watch. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21251083

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors behind fryers, walk in cooler and walk in freezer with grease and food s residue build up. Observed all floor drains with build up mold and food residue buildup. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21251064

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reachin freezer and walk in freezer. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21251076

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice at bar area, and server area. Operator removed ice scoop and stored correctly Corrected On-Site Warning

10-17-4

Detail 21251088

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in cracks between equipment. Warning

10-02-4

Detail 21251072

Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed utensils stored on dirty fryer container wedged between fryers. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21251091

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed fryers at cook line with heavy grease build up. Operator turned fryer off and started cleaning fryers Corrective Action Taken Warning

05-09-4

Detail 21251065

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach in coolers and walk in cooler Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21251067

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket of reach in freezer with black mold around gaskets Operator removed food from freezer and had gaskets cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21251069

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in cooler shelves and gaskets with accumulated mold build up. Open removed all food from shelves and had shelves cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21251084

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service to go containers at cook line not inverted Operator inverted containers Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21251087

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed milk in mixing bowl , raw shrimp, hush puppies tilapia lemons all uncovered in standing reach in cooler. Operator covered all products. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-17-4

Detail 21251070

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in shelves and fan blades with build up mold Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21251061

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls by fryers and behind fryers heavily soiled with grease Operator had employees remove equipment from walls and started cleaning walls Corrective Action Taken Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21251085

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator removed and stored in chlorine sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 20944615

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 3 dented cans of marinara sauce in dry storage area.

35A-02-6

Detail 20944621

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects in dry storage area.

03A-02-5

Detail 20944611

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken wings cold held at 51 degrees Fahrenheit on cookline. Per operator, wings were placed at cookline 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator place ice pack on item and transfer to walk in. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20944613

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed heavy buildup of black mold like substance on can opener blade. -Observed black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine.

02C-02-5

Detail 20944610

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked chicken wings stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, chicken wings were cooked on 03/20/2022.

53B-14-5

Detail 20944614

Intermediate - 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 some employees training certification expired on 03/31/2021

14-21-4

Detail 20944617

Basic - -2.Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. -.2 Observed walk-in cooler and freezer shelves rust.

36-36-4

Detail 20944618

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20944620

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinks stored on food preparation table next several foods items. -Observed employee drinking from a open container in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 20944612

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed boxes with various food items stored on walk-in freezer floor.

14-69-4

Detail 20944616

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

23-03-4

Detail 20944609

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed old food residue buildup on can opener blade holster.

38-04-4

Detail 20944608

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.

08B-17-4

Detail 20944619

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed unwashed onions stored over cooked crab legs in true refrigerator. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Aug 16, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

41-24-4

Detail 20480537

High Priority - Observed: Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Priority: High Priority

31A-09-4

Detail 20480533

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen at walk in cooler- observed stick with Brillo pad stored inside sink. Operator removed stick. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate

31B-02-4

Detail 20480534

Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at all HWS in main kitchen. Priority: Intermediate

35A-06-4

Detail 20480535

Basic - Observed: Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Main kitchen center prep tableobserved fly trap tape with 8 dead flies attached. Cook line observed fly trap tape with 10 flies dead and attached to tape. Operator removed traps. Priority: Basic

36-36-4

Detail 20480536

Basic - Observed: Ceiling tile missing. Observed in main kitchen at walk-in cooler. Priority: Basic

50-09-4

Detail 20480538

Basic - Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided license. Priority: Basic

08B-38-4

Detail 20480524

Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Main kitchen cook line-observed containers of seasoning being stored on the floor. Priority: Basic

10-01-5

Detail 20480525

Basic - Observed: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Priority: Basic

22-16-4

Detail 20480532

Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Main kitchen reach in cooler at cook line- observed shelves soiled with food debris. Priority: Basic

02D-01-5

Detail 20480520

Basic - Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen at cook lineobserved containers of seasoning with no labels. Priority: Basic