Crafty Crab in Orlando

Last inspected:

8496 Palm Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32836

Part of: Crafty Crab Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Crafty Crab in Orlando is a 370-seat permanent food service establishment that has recorded 226 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.4 violations per inspection—substantially higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent, including recurring citations for employee health reporting (cited in at least 5 inspections), chemical storage and toxic substance control (appearing in 6+ inspections), consumer advisory failures (cited in every recent inspection from 2023 onward), and food contact surface violations (documented in 7 inspections). Additional high-priority findings include shell stock requirements violations in 5 inspections, management awareness failures in 4 inspections, and proper hand and arm washing violations. Fire safety violations were documented in 2016 and 2017, including exposed electrical wiring and frayed/spliced wires. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on December 10, 2025 resulted in 22 violations (3 high-priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic) with a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
232Violations
0Closures
4Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Crafty Crab in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages

This Facility 9.3 violations / inspection 9.3 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Orange County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

Crafty Crab in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-05-03: Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. Wires exposure no face plate cover on wall in the storage room. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-05-04: Checked electrical wires exposed recommend face plate **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. Wires exposure no face plate cover on wall in the storage room. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2016-12-07: Observed electrical wiring exposed . For reporting purposes only. Observed near exit sign located near server area, back kitchen. - From follow-up inspection on 2016-12-08: Observed electrical wires exposed no cover plate on the wall located near server area. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring exposed . For reporting purposes only. Observed near exit sign located near server area, back kitchen.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Crafty Crab in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— 2 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V11 Food in good condition
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
— 4 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— Complaint Partial· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V41 Toilet facilities
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— 3 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V47 Wall/ceiling maintenance
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V47 Wall/ceiling maintenance
— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V47 Wall/ceiling maintenance
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V47 Wall/ceiling maintenance

Crafty Crab in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crafty Crab in Orlando last inspected?
Crafty Crab in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Crafty Crab in Orlando?
The most frequently cited violations at Crafty Crab in Orlando are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Crafty Crab in Orlando had?
Crafty Crab in Orlando has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Crafty Crab in Orlando find?
Crafty Crab in Orlando was most recently inspected on April 15, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Crafty Crab in Orlando ever been shut down?
No, Crafty Crab in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Crafty Crab in Orlando had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Crafty Crab in Orlando has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Crafty Crab in Orlando operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Sea Dog Brewing Company (2016-2017).

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