License No. 1625925|Public Food Service Establishment|Broward County, FloridaInspected Jul 10, 2026
State of Florida Inspection Record

CRAFTY CRAB

2251 N FEDERAL HWY STE 111, POMPANO BEACH, FL 33062

State inspectors have documented 4 high-priority violations at CRAFTY CRAB over the past year. That's the kind that can make you sick. Consider the alternatives below. The trailing-year record shows 19 violations, including 4 high-priority and 0 Emergency Orders of Closure.

Serious
41.9
Trailing year of inspections
How this kitchen compares
Against POMPANO BEACH

Scores higher than 17% of the 339 inspected restaurants in POMPANO BEACH on the trailing-year record.

41.9
Lowest scoreCity median · 71.7Highest score
Against Broward County

4 high-priority violations on the trailing-year record — above the Broward County average of 2.6.

This kitchen4
County average2.6
Above county average
Computed from the trailing-year records of all inspected restaurants in the same city and county. Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site.

The Inspection Record

7 inspections

Full available history. The score uses only the most recent 365 days — older visits are shown for context, not counted.

Visit 01 — Routine - Food
Jul 10, 2026
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Food at unsafe temperature
Repeat — 2nd time

Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.

High-priority×2
Handwashing & employee habits
Repeat — 2nd time

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

High-priority×2
Raw-food separation & protection
Repeat — 4th time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority
Employee health
Repeat — 4th time

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

Intermediate
Hair restraints & clean clothes

Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.

Basic
Personal belongings

Employee jackets, phones, drinks, or other personal items stored where they can contaminate food.

Basic
License current & displayed

The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 02 — Routine - Food
Dec 8, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Raw-food separation & protection
Repeat — 3rd time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority
Handwash sinks & supplies
Repeat — 4th time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate×4
Advisories, date marking & labeling

Missing consumer advisory for raw or undercooked items, ready-to-eat food not date-marked, or food not properly labeled.

Intermediate
Thermometers

Missing or inaccurate food and equipment thermometers.

Intermediate
Employee health
Repeat — 3rd time

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

Intermediate
Equipment & surface condition
Repeat — 2nd time

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic
Other sanitary & safe operation

Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 03 — Routine - Food
Jul 28, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Raw-food separation & protection
Repeat — 2nd time

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority
Handwashing & employee habits

Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.

High-priority
Manager certification & training
Repeat — 3rd time

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate
In-use utensil storage
Repeat — 3rd time

Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).

Basic×2
Equipment & surface condition

Food-contact or nonfood-contact surfaces improperly designed, constructed, maintained, or located.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 04 — Routine - Food
Jan 23, 2025
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Raw-food separation & protection

Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.

High-priority×3
Food at unsafe temperature

Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.

High-priority
Handwash sinks & supplies
Repeat — 3rd time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate
In-use utensil storage
Repeat — 2nd time

Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).

Basic×2
Improper thawing

High-risk food (like meat) thawed improperly, promoting bacterial growth.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 05 — Routine - Food
Nov 18, 2024
Disposition
Follow-up - Admin. complaint recommended
Employee health
Repeat — 2nd time

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

Intermediate
Manager certification & training
Repeat — 2nd time

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 06 — Routine - Food
Sep 19, 2024
Disposition
Warning Issued
Handwash sinks & supplies
Repeat — 2nd time

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate×2
Employee health

A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.

Intermediate
Manager certification & training

Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.

Intermediate
In-use utensil storage

Scoops and other in-use utensils stored improperly (e.g. handle down in the food).

Basic
Cleaning equipment

Mops, brooms, and other cleaning and maintenance equipment stored or maintained improperly.

Basic
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
Visit 07 — Food-Licensing Inspection
Jan 18, 2024
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Handwash sinks & supplies

Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.

Intermediate×2
Source: State of FloridaState inspection document
What the violations mean

Violation categories, explained

19 violations · 12 categories

Every violation on this record falls into one of the state's standardized categories. Here is what each category covers and why inspectors check for it — in plain English, with the trailing-year count for this kitchen.

Cold food must stay at 41°F or below and hot food at 135°F or above, through receiving, holding, cooking, cooling, and reheating. The range in between is where bacteria multiply fastest, which is why temperature control is checked on nearly every visit.

On this record, the category appears in 1 of the 2 trailing-year inspections. The written details for each entry are in the state inspection documents linked above.

† Item numbers refer to the State of Florida’s standardized inspection form; the same item recurring across visits indicates an unresolved problem. Severity groupings and the sanitation score are explained in How it works.
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The inspection record above comes straight from the state's files.

Dirty Dish List is built from public inspection data published by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The inspection dates, dispositions, and violations on this report card mirror what the state has on file for License No. 1625925 — you can read the original documents yourself and compare.

License on file
1625925
Inspected
Jul 10, 2026
Scoring
Trailing-year aggregate — How it works
Official State of Florida inspection records Opens myfloridalicense.com — the state's public inspection search
Official State of Florida inspection data — scores calculated by this site
Dirty Dish List.

Official inspection data, translated for the people who eat here.

SOURCE: STATE OF FLORIDA
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