What is Crafty Crab's health inspection score?

Crafty Crab has a SafeDine safety score of 5 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Crafty Crab last inspected?

Crafty Crab was last inspected on February 24, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Crafty Crab have?

Crafty Crab has 86 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Crafty Crab safe to eat at?

Crafty Crab has a safety score of 5/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Crafty Crab serve?

Crafty Crab serves Seafood cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Crafty Crab

Name: Crafty Crab
Address: 18192 NW 27 AVE, Miami Gardens, 33056
Rating: 5

18192 NW 27 AVE, Miami Gardens

Last Inspected: 2/24/2026

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Seafood•Miami Gardens

Ranked #401 of 402 in Miami GardensBetter than 58% of seafood restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Feb 24, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

17.2

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-106

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-32 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-18 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 0/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (5/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

18192 NW 27 AVE, Miami Gardens, FL 33056

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

5 intermediate

20 basic

Oct

Jan 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

9 basic

Oct

Feb 2026

2 inspections

4 high priority

14 intermediate

19 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Complaint Full1 Routine - Food2 Routine

Feb 26

Complaint Full InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

2 High8 Med8 Basic

18 total5 risk factors

14/100inspection score

−133 pts

High Priority (6)

−110 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved source(4x)Risk Factor−40
03CRaw animal food not cooked to proper temperature(2x)Risk Factor−20
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)(2x)Risk Factor−20
03ETCS food not reheated to 165°F for hot holdingRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10
35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10

Intermediate (2)

−15 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(2x)−10

Basic (3)

−8 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
23Nonfood-contact surfaces not clean(2x)−4
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed−2

Base deductions−133 pts

Risk factor bonus (5× +5)−25 pts

Feb 26

Complaint Full InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

2 High6 Med11 Basic

19 total3 risk factors

18/100inspection score

−98 pts

High Priority (5)

−60 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved source(2x)Risk Factor−20
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03CRaw animal food not cooked to proper temperatureRisk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10

Intermediate (3)

−20 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
12AHands not clean or not washed properly−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized(2x)−10

Basic (7)

−18 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried(2x)−4
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2
46Exits blocked or locked−2
48Gas appliances not safe; boiler certificate not current−2

Base deductions−98 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Oct 25

Routine - Food InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

3 High2 Med9 Basic

14 total4 risk factors

27/100inspection score

−85 pts

High Priority (4)

−60 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved sourceRisk Factor−10
01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followed(2x)Risk Factor−20
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
11Employee health knowledge lacking; ill employee present−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (4)

−10 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2

Base deductions−85 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Jan 23

Routine Inspection

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
51Linens/napkins improperly stored−2
53No licenses/permits displayed−2

Base deductions−31 pts

Oct 22

Routine Inspection

3 High5 Med20 Basic

28 total

5/100inspection score

−124 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10
10Required employee training not completed−10
10Required employee training not completed−10
10Required employee training not completed−10
10Required employee training not completed−10

Intermediate (12)

−60 pts

13Contaminated food not properly discarded−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
14Employee handling food with bare hands−5
16DBPR violation code 16−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
22DBPR violation code 22−5
23DBPR violation code 23−5
23DBPR violation code 23−5

Basic (2)

−4 pts

25Improper sewage/waste disposal−2
25Improper sewage/waste disposal−2

Base deductions−124 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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