Crafty Crab in Panama City
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2499 Highway 77, Panama City, FL 32405Part of: Crafty Crab Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Crafty Crab in Panama City operates as a 200-seat seafood restaurant and has been inspected 17 times since 2016, recording 100 total violations with no emergency closures. The facility averages 5.9 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Proper hand and arm washing violations have been cited in 8 of the last 9 inspections, a persistent pattern indicating recurring staff training or operational deficiencies in this critical food safety control. High-priority violations for approved food sources, chemical storage, and consumer advisories have also appeared repeatedly across the record. The most recent inspection on January 30, 2026 documented 24 violations including high-priority findings in management awareness, chemical storage, consumer advisory, food contact surfaces, approved food source, and hand washing. That inspection was completed with no further action required, though the violation count represents a significant spike from prior routine inspections.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Crafty Crab in Panama City: Comparison to Bay County Averages
Crafty Crab in Panama City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Crafty Crab in Panama City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Crafty Crab in Panama City last inspected?
- Crafty Crab in Panama City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Crafty Crab in Panama City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Crafty Crab in Panama City are: Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Crafty Crab in Panama City had?
- Crafty Crab in Panama City has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Crafty Crab in Panama City find?
- Crafty Crab in Panama City was most recently inspected on January 30, 2026 with 23 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Crafty Crab in Panama City ever been shut down?
- No, Crafty Crab in Panama City 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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