Crafty Crab Seafood in Brandon
Last inspected:
704 E Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511Part of: Crafty Crab Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Crafty Crab Seafood in Brandon has accumulated 220 violations across 28 inspections since 2018, averaging 7.9 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces a recent enforcement pattern: an administrative complaint in August 2024 triggered multiple callbacks, followed by two warnings in May and July 2025 for recurring violations including improper utensil handling, management knowledge gaps, and shell stock compliance failures. The most recent inspection on July 30 found 15 violations during a callback visit.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Crafty Crab Seafood in Brandon: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
8.5
violations / inspection
8.5 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.72
violations / inspection
5.72 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Crafty Crab Seafood in Brandon: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019056375 | $200.00 | Sep 23, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Crafty Crab Seafood in Brandon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 2 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 4 inspections37 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Crafty Crab Seafood in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Crafty Crab Seafood in Brandon last inspected?
- Crafty Crab Seafood in Brandon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on June 11, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Crafty Crab Seafood in Brandon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Crafty Crab Seafood in Brandon are: Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Crafty Crab Seafood in Brandon had?
- Crafty Crab Seafood in Brandon has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Crafty Crab Seafood in Brandon find?
- Crafty Crab Seafood in Brandon was most recently inspected on June 11, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Crafty Crab Seafood in Brandon ever been shut down?
- No, Crafty Crab Seafood in Brandon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- Has Crafty Crab Seafood in Brandon faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Crafty Crab Seafood in Brandon has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Crafty Crab Seafood in Brandon been fined?
- Crafty Crab Seafood in Brandon has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
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