Tallahassee, Leon County

CRAFTY CRAB

1241 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee, FL 32301

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 Intermediate
Mar 19, 2026
City
Tallahassee
County
Leon
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 24454953

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food dumped inside handwashing sink near salad station.

53B-13-5

Detail 24454952

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

40-06-5

Detail 24454951

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets stored on top boxes containing cooking oil.

10-08-5

Detail 24454954

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar.

12B-13-4

Detail 24454955

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened drink inside reach in cooler across from cook line. Employee removed the drink during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-02-5

Detail 23930347

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Coleslaw 45F Lettuce 45F.

03A-02-5

Detail 23930345

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Coleslaw 45F Lettuce 45F. See stop sale Repeat Violation

01C-05-4

Detail 23930343

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Operator placed oyster tags in chronological order during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23930344

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink in bar area. Operator added soap to hand sink during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23930346

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of garlic stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed food items during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 23526059

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Squid 40F Swai fish 52F.

03A-02-5

Detail 23526057

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding more than 4 hours: Squid 40F Swai fish 52F. See stop sale*

01C-05-4

Detail 23526055

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not in order.

53B-13-5

Detail 23526058

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

41-17-4

Detail 23526060

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled bottle of degreaser in bar area. Operator labeled bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23526056

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of garlic on floor inside walk in cooler. Operator properly placed food item during inspection. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 23526061

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

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

41-07-4

Detail 23018843

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed day quil stored above microwave near 2 compartment sink.

01C-05-4

Detail 23018855

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 23018849

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

31A-11-4

Detail 23018845

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blender in hand wash sink in bar area. GM removed doing inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23018848

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used to scoop calamari.

08B-49-4

Detail 23018847

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee yogurt stored with in reach in cooler near wings for establishment.

24-08-4

Detail 23018854

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed white tubs, gray tubs and bowls wet nesting in ware wash area.

14-69-4

Detail 23018844

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

10-07-4

Detail 23018853

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored in standing water 83°F.

38-07-4

Detail 23018846

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing from 2 lights in dish wash area.

23-03-4

Detail 23018851

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease and dust. Also observed soda gun holster with mold like substance in bar area.

06-01-5

Detail 23018850

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tilapia thawing in standing water. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23018852

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01C-03-4

Detail 22755366

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

53B-13-5

Detail 22755368

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

06-01-5

Detail 22755367

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing on counter at room temperature. Operator placed under cool running water during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Aug 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 11

12A-07-5

Detail 22195023

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with. Observed employee touch raw chicken with gloves, and changed gloves no hand wash.

08A-11-5

Detail 22195022

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned. Observed raw chicken stored over cocktail sauce in buckets in walk in cooler.

08A-05-6

Detail 22195015

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over cut lettuce in walk in cooler.

08A-20-5

Detail 22195019

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over fish in walk in cooler.

31B-02-4

Detail 22195020

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in bar area. GM replaced paper towels during inspection. Corrected On-Site

01C-06-5

Detail 22195017

Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed oysters stored in walk in cooler out of original container, no tag.

24-05-4

Detail 22195021

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed forks and spoons not stored inverted in kitchen area near prep tables.

50-09-4

Detail 22195024

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. GM printed current license. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22195016

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of shrimp and cases of sweet potato fries stored on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 22195014

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine no barrier, ice machine near soda dispense area.

21-12-4

Detail 22195018

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

Dec 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-13-4

Detail 21647054

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed oysters with shell tags with a harvest date of 12/2/22 from harvest location TX 1 and sell by date of 12/16/22.

01C-03-4

Detail 21647051

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed shell tags with no last date served. Repeat Violation

01C-01-4

Detail 21647052

Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed in shell oysters stored in walk in cooler without a shell tag.

24-08-4

Detail 21647050

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in shallow pans above three compartment sink.

08B-12-5

Detail 21647053

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed crabs uncovered in reach in cooler across from fryers. Repeat Violation

Sep 29, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

01C-03-4

Detail 21390735

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21390732

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed head on shrimp stored on floor in walk in freezer. Manager removed shrimp from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21390734

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed steamed oysters uncovered in reach in cooler across from fryers. Manager covered oysters. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21390733

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari thawing in water on counter right of three compartment sink. Manager placed calamari in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31A-11-4

Detail 21332619

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pink liquid inside hand washing sink inside bar area.

50-09-4

Detail 21332620

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

24-08-4

Detail 21332618

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting inside pans right of dish washing machine.

51-13-4

Detail 21332621

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

31B-04-4

Detail 21332622

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign or soap at hand washing sink inside bar area.

08B-12-5

Detail 21332617

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed mussels and snow crab legs uncovered in reach in across from fryers. Manager covered items. Corrected On-Site

Dec 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 20753291

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in walk in freezer

Aug 19, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31B-02-4

Detail 20444186

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by front entire ceiling to kitchen.

Jul 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

08B-12-5

Detail 20337581

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed spices on dry storage shelf uncovered.

29-11-4

Detail 20337582

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at hand washing sink next to prep line.

42-01-4

Detail 20337580

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mops stored improperly in mop closet; not inverted to dry properly

02D-01-5

Detail 20337579

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sliced on dry storage shelf missing labels.