CRAFTY CRAB
9511 WESTVIEW DR, Coral Springs, FL, 33076
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 13, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 14
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (14)
- 08B-27-4Critical
Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -Observed garlic butter, and marinara sauce stored in soiled 3 compartment crockpot with food debris and build up. **Warning**
High Priority
- 08A-04-5CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - Observed Raw chicken stored over oranges, Raw fish stored over corn, - inside walk in cooler. Educated operator. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed Raw chicken stored over open marinara sauce can. Educated operator. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline counter- garlic butter (90F - Hot Holding)- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed to be reheated.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline counter- garlic butter (90F - Hot Holding)- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority
- 41-10-4CriticalCorrected on site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Rubbing Alcohol and baking soda stored over sugar and flour in dry storage. Operator removed and stored properly.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Rubbing Alcohol and baking soda stored over sugar and flour in dry storage. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 12A-16-4Critical
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. - Observed Employee started work without washing hands then handled clean equipment and handle food for immediate service. **Warning**
High Priority
- 12A-17-4Critical
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -Observed employee handle dirty dishes then Proceeded to wash hands their for approximately 8 seconds - educated operator- employee washed their hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority
- 31A-11-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed Steel scrubber in hand washing sink near soda machine, equipment stored in hand washing sinks near prep line. Educated operator. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 13-03-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -observed employee engaged in food preparation no hair net. **Warning**
Basic
- 08B-38-4Repeat
Food stored on floor. -
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed vinegar and canned tomatoes stored in contact with the floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic
- 10-01-5Corrected on site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -Observed scoop handles inside flour,sugar, and msg containers in contact with product. Operator stored scoops properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 35B-02-4
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. -Bug zapper installed over soda machine and straws.
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. -Bug zapper installed over soda machine and straws. **Warning**
Basic
- 03D-15-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cookline - lobster tail (135F at 2:30 - Cooling since 2:25 to 111F at 3:30 ) ; corn (135F at 2:40 - Cooling since 1:40)to 114F at 3:30 ; cooked potato's (116F at 2:40 - Cooling since 1:40 to 110F at 3:30)- food will not reach to 70F within remaining time. Operator placed in walk freezer to quick chill.
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cookline - lobster tail (135F at 2:30 - Cooling since 2:25 to 111F at 3:30 ) ; corn (135F at 2:40 - Cooling since 1:40)to 114F at 3:30 ; cooked potato's (116F at 2:40 - Cooling since 1:40 to 110F at 3:30)- food will not reach to 70F within remaining time. Operator placed in walk freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 40-06-5Corrected on site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - Observed employee Personal items stored over flour and single service items. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 14, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.