AJS CRAB HOUSE
725 EDGEWOOD AVE N, Jacksonville FL 32254 · 904-374-6762
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach behind unused appliances in kitchen area near crab boiler. Person in charge disposed of live roach.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018063552 | Nov 6, 2018 | Jan 11, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed; missing vacuum breaker at hose bibb near ice machine. Missing vacuum breaker at hose bibb above three compartment sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no state approved food handler training for any employee engaging in food preparation who doesn't have a certified food manager.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair top section of ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on walk-in cooler door gasket.
Jan 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw scallops stored over ready to eat snow crab in standing reach in freezer closest to three compartment sink.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose bibb with missing vacuum breaker next to ice machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish soap stored in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Person in charge removed soap.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at any hand wash sink in kitchen area. Person in charge provided paper towels.
Cardboard box used as garbage container. Observed cardboard box used as a garbage container at prep tables under closest to rear exit. Readily observable waste inside box.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair top of ice machine.
Sep 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat crawfish in standing reach in freezer in kitchen area.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple oyster tags from week prior with no date marking when last oyster was sold. All other tags in storage have dates.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink on front line. Person in charge provided paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple boxes of cooked food items with no date markings when items were cooked. Person in charge stated they were cooked more than 24 hours prior but less than 7 days.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair ice machine on front line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on all reach in freezer and reach in cooler doors.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed unwrapped straws for customer self-service between two reach in coolers in front area. Straws have no protective covering and exposed to potential contamination.
Jul 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 3, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. KHALIL TUFAN issued 1/17/2020
Stored food not covered. In white Frigidaire stand up freezer, a clustered of crab legs and mussels stored on door of reach in freezer no covering
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain killers stored on shelf with single use 2oz cups and lids and sauces
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs over raw fish in glass coca-cola cooler in kitchen. Moved to store correctly
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet over triple sink with green hose attached missing back flow preventer
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags in large bag some dated most not dated
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink in kitchen next to ice machine with items stored in handsink, bucket scraper and knife, employee moved
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. KHALIL TUFAN issued 1/17/2020
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen next to ice machine
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen next to ice machine
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed poster to be placed on glass
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal opened yogurt drink, open bottle waters,dates and opened energy drinks in 2door glass cooler upfront
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe under handsink up front pipe broken, leaking into bucket
Stored food not covered. In white Frigidaire stand up freezer, a clustered of crab legs and mussels stored on door of reach in freezer no covering
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor next to ice machine not hung to dry
Nov 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened package of raw scallops in reach in freezer in kitchen area stored over ready to eat chicken nuggets. Inspector educated person in charge on proper storage levels.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach behind unused appliances in kitchen area near crab boiler. Person in charge disposed of live roach.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of starter fluid stored on top of reach in cooler with raw shrimp. Person in charge removed can.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed one oyster tag with no date marking last oyster served.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Person in charge provided paper towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance build up in ice machine near secondary office entrance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board stored over three compartment sink with grooves and no longer easily cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; soiled floors with standing water under three compartment sink. Soiled floors in walk-in cooler with live crab.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer in kitchen area near three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; soiled gaskets on reach in cooler containing cooked crab. Soiled gaskets on walk-in cooler door.
Mar 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee speak on cell phone then immediately went back to prepping food without changing gloves or washing hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in prep area of kitchen.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Raw frozen chicken in to go shopping bag in reach in freezer by triple sink. Operator removed from bag.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer by fryers in kitchen, raw fish stored over ready to eat hush puppies. Operator removed fish from above hush puppies.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of hand sanitizer placed over microwave on prep line. Operator removed bottle.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk that was open two days ago per operator did not have label. Operator added label.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station by triple sink no soap.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler by front counter was not separated or identified. Operator separated employee from customer food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. The three reach in freezer next the back door of establishment have excess ice build up.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee water bottle in reach in cooler by front counter. Operator removed bottle.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler by front counter shelf is rusted.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage room, two boxes of to go containers on ground. Operator removed from ground.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket next to triple sink, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm, remade 50 ppm). Operator remade to correct.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of parsley not labeled in prep area behind front counter. Operator added label.
Sep 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In reach-in cooler at market area, cooked shrimp stored in plastic shopping basket. Operator moved to plastic container.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023. Operator renewed during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At cook line, open bag of raw chicken wings in reach-in freezer stored over crab legs
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At cook line, glass door reach-in cooler, milk (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); fish (54F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, glass door reach-in cooler, milk (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); fish (54F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items in cooler overnight.
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 handout to operator.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food stored on floor. In back storage room, case of oil on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer in lobby area has ice build up.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Slide door reach-in cooler by office has rusted shelves.
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.