CRAFTY CRAB

dba CRAFTY SEAFOOD INC

About this restaurant

Crafty Crab is a seating restaurant in West Melbourne with 188 seats, located at 225 Palm Bay Rd #177. The establishment specializes in seafood, serving crab, crawfish, calamari, and lobster. According to web sources, the restaurant also features an art gallery with exhibits from local artists. Dine-in and takeout service are available.

AI-generated overview from public web sources and license data. May be incomplete or outdated.

C

Food Safety Grade

Fair

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
225 PALM BAY RD #177
WEST MELBOURNE, FL 32904
Phone
772-713-7621
DBPR District
District 4 — Orlando (licenses expire April)
County (Region Code)
Bay (code 3)
Seating
188 seats

License

License Number
SEA1506637
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Apr 1, 2027
Last Inspection
Mar 16, 2026
Date Result Expand
Mar 16, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V11
Food in good condition
Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V23
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
I · V31
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
B · V51
Premises clean
Premises not clean or in disrepair
B · V53
Outer openings protected
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 13578710 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Nov 18, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V01
Management awareness
Person in charge not present or not performing duties
H · V02 ×2
Employee health policy
No employee health policy or inadequate policy
H · V06
Handwashing facilities
Inadequate handwashing facilities
H · V23 ×2
Chemical properly stored
Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
H · V27
Correct procedures
Required procedures for specialized processes not followed
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 10888120 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food