Crafty Crab in West Melbourne
Last inspected:
225 Palm Bay Rd #177, West Melbourne, FL 32904Part of: Crafty Crab Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Crafty Crab in West Melbourne averaged 10.3 violations per inspection across 34 inspections since September 2022, nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were persistent throughout the record, with handwashing failures cited in 8 of the 34 inspections, employee health policy violations in 7 inspections, and chemical storage violations in 5 inspections. Management awareness issues appeared in 4 inspections, and toxic substance control violations were documented in 6 inspections. The facility recorded no emergency closures. The most recent inspection on March 16, 2026 documented 18 violations including high-priority failures in handwashing, chemical storage, food contact surfaces, food condition, and approved food source, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Crafty Crab in West Melbourne: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
Crafty Crab in West Melbourne: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections22 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections47 violations · 29 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections42 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Crafty Crab in West Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Crafty Crab in West Melbourne last inspected?
- Crafty Crab in West Melbourne was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Crafty Crab in West Melbourne?
- The most frequently cited violations at Crafty Crab in West Melbourne are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Crafty Crab in West Melbourne had?
- Crafty Crab in West Melbourne has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Crafty Crab in West Melbourne find?
- Crafty Crab in West Melbourne was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Crafty Crab in West Melbourne ever been shut down?
- No, Crafty Crab in West Melbourne has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
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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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