Crafty Crab in Sunrise

Last inspected:

2019 N University Dr, Sunrise, FL 33322

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

Overview

Crafty Crab in Sunrise has logged 24 inspections with 198 total violations dating back approximately 6–8 years, averaging 8.25 violations per inspection — nearly 60% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Handwashing violations (facilities and technique) appeared in 7 of the last 8 inspections; employee health policy and reporting violations were documented in 5 inspections between October 2024 and January 2025; food contact surface violations appeared in 6 inspections; approved food source and shell stock requirement violations recurred across multiple inspections. A single disciplinary action resulted in $200 in fines. A fire safety violation involving a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone was documented near the dishwashing machine on December 19, 2018. The most recent inspection on March 2, 2026 resulted in a Warning Issued with 10 violations including two high-priority handwashing facility violations, a food contact surface violation, and parasite destruction and shell stock requirement violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
202Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Crafty Crab in Sunrise: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 8.1 violations / inspection 8.1 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Crafty Crab in Sunrise: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Crafty Crab in Sunrise
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2024023390 $200.00 Apr 1, 2024 Miami (Doral)

Crafty Crab in Sunrise: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Near dishwashing machine.

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

— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections22 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Crafty Crab in Sunrise: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crafty Crab in Sunrise last inspected?
Crafty Crab in Sunrise was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 24, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Crafty Crab in Sunrise?
The most frequently cited violations at Crafty Crab in Sunrise are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Crafty Crab in Sunrise had?
Crafty Crab in Sunrise has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Crafty Crab in Sunrise find?
Crafty Crab in Sunrise was most recently inspected on April 24, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Crafty Crab in Sunrise ever been shut down?
No, Crafty Crab in Sunrise has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Crafty Crab in Sunrise had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Crafty Crab in Sunrise has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Crafty Crab in Sunrise faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Crafty Crab in Sunrise has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Crafty Crab in Sunrise been fined?
Crafty Crab in Sunrise has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Crafty Crab in Sunrise operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Primanti Bros of Sunrise (2018).

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