Crafty Crab Cajun Seafood Restaurant in North Miami Beach

15911 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL 33160

Overview

Crafty Crab Cajun Seafood Restaurant in North Miami Beach has a problematic compliance record marked by consistently elevated violation counts and recurring critical issues. Across 18 inspections between March 2022 and September 2025, the facility accumulated 165 violations, averaging 9.2 per inspection — nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations, handwashing failures, and food contact surface contamination appear repeatedly across multiple inspections, indicating systemic management deficiencies. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent complaint-based inspection on September 8, 2025 identified 24 violations including three high-priority findings in management awareness, employee health policy, and handwashing procedures; the facility received a formal warning.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

18Inspections
165Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR: September 8, 2025

Crafty Crab Cajun Seafood Restaurant in North Miami Beach: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 9.2 violations / inspection 9.2 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.69 violations / inspection 6.69 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Crafty Crab Cajun Seafood Restaurant in North Miami Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)

— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection15 violations · 12 high priority
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority

Crafty Crab Cajun Seafood Restaurant in North Miami Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crafty Crab Cajun Seafood Restaurant in North Miami Beach last inspected?
Crafty Crab Cajun Seafood Restaurant in North Miami Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 8, 2025. The result was: Warning Issued.
What are the most common violations at Crafty Crab Cajun Seafood Restaurant in North Miami Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Crafty Crab Cajun Seafood Restaurant in North Miami Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Crafty Crab Cajun Seafood Restaurant in North Miami Beach had?
Crafty Crab Cajun Seafood Restaurant in North Miami Beach has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Crafty Crab Cajun Seafood Restaurant in North Miami Beach find?
Crafty Crab Cajun Seafood Restaurant in North Miami Beach was most recently inspected on September 8, 2025 with 21 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
Has Crafty Crab Cajun Seafood Restaurant in North Miami Beach ever been shut down?
No, Crafty Crab Cajun Seafood Restaurant in North Miami Beach 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 V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
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.

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