Crafty Crab in Lakeland
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4266 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809Part of: Crafty Crab Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Crafty Crab in Lakeland operates as a 208-seat permanent food service establishment and has recorded 53 violations across 13 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, which is below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have centered on management awareness, proper cooking temperatures, hand and arm washing procedures, and consumer advisories for raw or undercooked foods. Management awareness and consumer advisory violations appeared in 8 of the most recent 13 inspections, indicating a recurring pattern in how the facility communicates food safety practices and trains staff. The most recent inspection on January 12, 2026 resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" and documented 6 violations, including repeated citations for management awareness and consumer advisory issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Crafty Crab in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Crafty Crab in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Crafty Crab in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Crafty Crab in Lakeland last inspected?
- Crafty Crab in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Crafty Crab in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Crafty Crab in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Crafty Crab in Lakeland had?
- Crafty Crab in Lakeland has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Crafty Crab in Lakeland find?
- Crafty Crab in Lakeland was most recently inspected on January 12, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Crafty Crab in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Crafty Crab in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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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