Crafty Crab Restaurant in Homestead
Last inspected:
801 Ne 8 St, Homestead, FL 33030Part of: Crafty Crab Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Crafty Crab Restaurant in Homestead has been subject to intensive enforcement over the past year, with 17 inspections on record documenting 234 total violations — an average of 13.8 violations per inspection, nearly three times the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared consistently, including management awareness failures in 6 of the last 8 inspections, employee health policy violations in at least 3 inspections, handwashing and proper hand/arm washing violations across multiple inspections, improper cooking temperatures, food contact surface contamination, and shell stock handling deficiencies. Two consecutive complaint-based inspections in early December 2025 identified critical issues: the December 1 inspection documented 5 high-priority violations including management awareness, proper cooking temperatures, parasite destruction, shell stock requirements, and approved food source compliance, while the December 15 inspection found 2 more high-priority violations for approved food source and consumer advisory failures. An August 12, 2025 inspection citing 36 violations (6 high-priority) resulted in a Warning Issued disposition and led to an administrative complaint recommendation on August 13. The most recent inspection on December 17, 2025 resulted in Call Back - Complied, indicating the facility addressed prior findings.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Crafty Crab Restaurant in Homestead: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Crafty Crab Restaurant in Homestead: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 8 inspections70 violations · 44 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections43 violations · 28 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Crafty Crab Restaurant in Homestead: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Crafty Crab Restaurant in Homestead last inspected?
- Crafty Crab Restaurant in Homestead was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 17, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Crafty Crab Restaurant in Homestead?
- The most frequently cited violations at Crafty Crab Restaurant in Homestead are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Crafty Crab Restaurant in Homestead had?
- Crafty Crab Restaurant in Homestead has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Crafty Crab Restaurant in Homestead find?
- Crafty Crab Restaurant in Homestead was most recently inspected on December 17, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Crafty Crab Restaurant in Homestead ever been shut down?
- No, Crafty Crab Restaurant in Homestead has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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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