Crafty Crab
225 Palm Bay Rd #177, West Melbourne, FL 32904 · Permanent Food Service · License 1506637
What drove the grade
Water softener not maintained according to manufacturer's instructions.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 21 routine inspection3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 5 basic-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water softener not maintained according to manufacturer's instructions.
Last changed 1/2025
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink.
Sink next to ice machine. Cook refilled soap.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Several bottles with degreaser not labeled. Cooks labeled bottles
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Establishment using scour pad on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
Moved to dish area.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
In womens bathroom above single stalls
Objectionable odors in front area or other areas of the establishment.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Walk in freezer floor, employee swept floor in freezer
Fixed on the spot
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Employee dumped water and hung mop.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.