How many health inspections has CRAFTY CRAB had?

CRAFTY CRAB has had 11 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CRAFTY CRAB ever been shut down?

No, CRAFTY CRAB has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CRAFTY CRAB?

The most frequently cited violations at CRAFTY CRAB are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper cooking temps.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

CRAFTY CRAB

4266 US 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809

Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CRAFTY CRAB LAKELAND INC · License: SEA6308607

CRAFTY CRAB in Lakeland, FL has 11 inspections on record with 47 total violations (4.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

11Inspections

47Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 17, 2025

Inspection History (11)

Mar 17, 2025 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Jan 14, 2025 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Feb 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Oct 14, 2021 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 23, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V10 Approved food source

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 19, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

CRAFTY CRAB has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Polk County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.93.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CRAFTY CRAB had?: CRAFTY CRAB has had 11 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CRAFTY CRAB ever been shut down?: No, CRAFTY CRAB has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CRAFTY CRAB?: The most frequently cited violations at CRAFTY CRAB are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper cooking temps.

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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.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: March 17, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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