A1A CRAB HOUSE
667 W KING ST, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904-217-7261
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 34 dead flying insects inside and surrounding blue light on front window.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025014233 | Dec 2, 2024 | Mar 24, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found In window seal 1 dead fly. Person in charge vacuumed fly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over snow crabs. Person in charge moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Self closing hinge is broken on door. Person in charge repaired hinge.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by ice machine.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves are soiled on the inside.
Jan 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observered 5 rodent dropping under desk in office. Person in charge swept up and discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose at wall.
Food stored on floor. Sodas and bottled water on floor. Person in charge picked all up.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in bucket. Person in charge hung up to dry.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris. Observed glass on reach in cooler display cabinet soiled with red streaks
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves soiled with food debris and water inside reach in cooler used for live crabs
Dec 3, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 7 rodent droppings on floor of cook line behind fryers and deep freezer. Observed approximately 3 rodent droppings on floor under prep table near triple sink. Observed approximately 82 rodent droppings on floor of single service storage room next to air handler.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator was not able to locate probe thermometer.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 34 dead flying insects inside and surrounding blue light on front window.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed handless plastic jar in spice mix.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table. Person in charge placed cloth in chlorine sanitizer bucket.
May 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed two oyster tags missing last date served.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used to scoop old bay. Discussed with person in charge.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed blue container used to ice crabs damage from stove, has melted side.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on glass door reach in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed spices stored in hardware store 5 gallon bucket.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed green hose connected to triple sink faucet without vacuum breaker. Discussed with person in charge.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handled plastic container used to scoop spices. Discussed with person in charge.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple cracked floor tiles near triple sink. Observed hole in wall near triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler, reach in freezer soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple bulk food containers with unknown spices or white powders missing labels. Person in charge added labels.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.