Crafty Crab in Boynton Beach
Last inspected:
147 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426Part of: Crafty Crab Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Crafty Crab in Boynton Beach has accumulated 263 violations across 37 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.1 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity. Inspectors found repeated violations related to hand washing, employee health reporting, and utensil sanitation. In 2023, the establishment faced four administrative complaints within five months, and the most recent inspection in February 2026 identified 15 violations including six high-priority citations.
Most recent closure: August 8, 2016 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Crafty Crab in Boynton Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
7.1
violations / inspection
7.1 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.77
violations / inspection
3.77 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Crafty Crab in Boynton Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
Crafty Crab in Boynton Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $2,420.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024001683 | $800.00 | Dec 15, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2023039366 | $600.00 | Jun 29, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2023011158 | $320.00 | Jan 26, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2018036951 | $300.00 | Jun 18, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2016037725 | $400.00 | Aug 9, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Crafty Crab in Boynton Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (37)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections33 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections30 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Crafty Crab in Boynton Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Crafty Crab in Boynton Beach last inspected?
- Crafty Crab in Boynton Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Crafty Crab in Boynton Beach last shut down?
- Crafty Crab in Boynton Beach was last shut down on August 8, 2016 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Crafty Crab in Boynton Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Crafty Crab in Boynton Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Crafty Crab in Boynton Beach had?
- Crafty Crab in Boynton Beach has had 37 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Crafty Crab in Boynton Beach find?
- Crafty Crab in Boynton Beach was most recently inspected on February 24, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 6 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Crafty Crab in Boynton Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Crafty Crab in Boynton Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Crafty Crab in Boynton Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Crafty Crab in Boynton Beach has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,420.00 in fines.
- How much has Crafty Crab in Boynton Beach been fined?
- Crafty Crab in Boynton Beach has been fined a total of $2,420.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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