BIG CRAB
8358 POINT MEADOWS DR STE W12, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904.683.4114
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed large amount of dead flying insects in glue traps in bar area. On sticky tape in light in kitchen.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara sauce at 115°. Management reheated it to 165+175°
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle, degreaser, next to cups at wait-station. Moved by manager.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Kitchen dispenser not functioning. Manager intervened.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on prep area. Moved by manager.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep tables. Moved by manager Lint brush by single service container. At wait-station. Moved by manager.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup by sprinkler in walk in freezer.
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects around personal fermentation project in back kitchen. Observed two flying insects in dishpit area of kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer raw squid no longer commercially packaged stored on case of fries. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shrimp raw in stand up reach in cooler at 44-46F. Person in charge states no additional preparation done to product. Inspector notes sheet tray lining shelf may be blocking air flow. Person in charge removed sheet pan.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp raw in stand up reach in cooler at 44-46F. Person in charge states no additional preparation done to product. Inspector notes sheet tray lining shelf may be blocking air flow. Person in charge removed sheet pan.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in bar with debris accumulated. Interior upper portion of deflector plate with debris accumulated.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by laundry blocked by old equipment. Hand wash sink in bar blocked by equipment stored on sink. Person in charge made accessible.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer provided by operator for establishment does not turn on.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser in kitchen at dishmachine and at cook line not functioning. Person in charge repaired one dispenser, placed paper towels at other.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food in walk in freezer, reach in cooler at server area not separated from food to be served to guests. Person in charge began removing.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water observed on floor in front of bar walk in cooler. Vent at triple sink area with grease accumulation.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid open, observed grease on ground in front of unit with presence of flying insects. Person in charge closed lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Mussels thawing in package in standing water at triple sink. Person in charge turned on cold running water.
Feb 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
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes in warmer at 124F. Person in charge moved from steamer to warmer. Person in charge began reheating.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several employees with training expired 3.2025, 4.2025.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelving in kitchen under prep tables.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Grease accumulation on ceiling and wall in kitchen where tabletop heat lamp is located.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates at server line with debris accumulation. Person in charge had employees begin cleaning. Also, gaskets on walk in cooler, walk in freezer with debris accumulation. Employee began cleaning.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in cabinet with liquor storage in bar. Observed two flying insects on piece of pineapple on floor in bar.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In walk in cooler raw sausage stored over bottled drinks. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at soda dispenser and in bar with debris buildup.
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. Establishment does not have oyster advisory posted at time of inspection. Inspector provided and person in charge posted.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee on duty with expired training 4.2025.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed large amount of dead flying insects in glue traps in bar area. On sticky tape in light in kitchen.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves in bar walk in cooler, in sauce dry storage.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor in bar. Observed one dead roach in glue trap in cabinet in bar. Person in charge discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates at drink dispenser in dining room with mold like substance buildup. Person in charge began cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on floor in server hallway. Person in charge raised.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal out of order in men's restroom.
Feb 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Crab at 73F, crawfish at 83F sitting on counter in kitchen. Moved items to time during inspection. Provided time paperwork to operator during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from washing machine in back kitchen hose bibbs. Also missing from hose Bibb at steamer with white hose attached to filter.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at two hand wash sinks in kitchen. Person in charge provided. Also, hand wash signs indicate hand wash only.
Bathroom fixtures designed with non-readily cleanable design. Toilet in employee restroom with cracked lid, no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates in dining room with mold like substance buildup. Person in charge cleaned during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Crab sections stored in direct contact with shelving in reach in freezer, not stored in container or wrapped. Also, corn stored in walk in cooler uncovered.
Dec 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 flying insects in cabinet to right of soda dispenser. Observed 3 flying insects in back kitchen by hand wash sink in washing machine area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn at 80, Potato 97F. Stored in plastic warmer with no electric element with door not closed. Person in charge began reheating.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at hose bibbs by washing machine in back kitchen. Missing from green hose at cookline.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in bar with debris buildup. Interior of ice machine door with debris buildup.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using hand wash sink to hold container of lemons. Employee removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty working since April with no proof of CFM. Also, 4+ employees on duty with no CFM. Manager arrived during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at 3 hand wash sinks, person in charge provided.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees with expired training.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed waste drainage from soda machine stored in chafing pan in cabinet to right of soda dispenser. Person in charge states due to plumbing issue. Creating breeding ground for vermin.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in back kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In back server area/ office. Employee personal items intermingled with items to by used in restaurant for guests.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at bar area.
Food stored on floor. Cases of rice, food stored on floor in office.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease observed on ceiling above tabletop fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates at soda machine with mold like substance buildup. Cabinet in women's restroom with debris buildup.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Observed employee thawing mussels with hot running water at 122F. Person in charge changed to cold water and submerged product.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Table top fryer observed outside of hood system.
Feb 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine in use during inspection testing at 0ppm even after priming. No sanitizer coming out when priming unit. Person in charge called for service during inspection. Will utilize triple sink at 300ppm quatanery ammonium until fixed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cheese sauce made with real cheese dated 1/18.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs at hot holding line at 125F. Person in charge began reheating.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water faucet at hand wash sink by chemical storage does not function. Water at 64F during inspection.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing at dumpster on wheels.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates at server line with mold like substance buildup.
Stored food not covered. Crab legs in reach in freezer stored directly on shelving, not in container or covered. Also, multiple items in walk in cooler uncovered.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood used to anchor oyster shucker not sealed, splitting and soiled.
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked sausage (48F - Cold Holding); cooked eggs (49F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Operator stated employees had the walk-in-cooler door opened a lot today. Operator removed both foods and placed closer to fan area in walk in cooler to chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda dispensing machine at front service line soiled. Operator had employee clean during this inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in front service area. Operator replenished paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored in warewashing area. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer and reach-in cooler on cook line torn.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving in walk-in-cooler rusted with pitted surfaces.
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