Crafty Crab in Coral Springs
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9511 Westview Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33076Part of: Crafty Crab Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Crafty Crab in Coral Springs was emergency-closed on July 19, 2023 for fly activity. The facility has a documented history of compliance challenges, recording 142 violations across 19 inspections between 2024 and March 2026, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection—significantly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring: proper hand/arm washing was cited in at least 6 of the past 8 inspections, employee health policy violations appeared in 3 inspections, management awareness failures were documented in 3 recent inspections, and consumer advisory violations were cited in 4 inspections. The facility has also faced 2 formal disciplinary actions totaling $960 in fines. Most recent inspections on March 16 and March 17, 2026 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation and a call back compliance, respectively, with hand/arm washing violations documented in both.
Most recent closure: July 19, 2023 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Crafty Crab in Coral Springs: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Crafty Crab in Coral Springs: Emergency Closure History (1)
Crafty Crab in Coral Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $960.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025072804 | $560.00 | Sep 3, 2025 | Tampa | |
| 2--2023040482 | $400.00 | Jul 21, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Crafty Crab in Coral Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections36 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections28 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Crafty Crab in Coral Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Crafty Crab in Coral Springs last inspected?
- Crafty Crab in Coral Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Crafty Crab in Coral Springs last shut down?
- Crafty Crab in Coral Springs was last shut down on July 19, 2023 for fly 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 Coral Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Crafty Crab in Coral Springs are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Crafty Crab in Coral Springs had?
- Crafty Crab in Coral Springs has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Crafty Crab in Coral Springs find?
- Crafty Crab in Coral Springs was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Crafty Crab in Coral Springs ever been shut down?
- Yes, Crafty Crab in Coral Springs has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 Coral Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Crafty Crab in Coral Springs has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $960.00 in fines.
- How much has Crafty Crab in Coral Springs been fined?
- Crafty Crab in Coral Springs has been fined a total of $960.00 across 2 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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