BIG CRAB
5149-1 NORMANDY BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32205 · 904-783-6666
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Red basket used to scoop frozen French fries.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent soiled with a Mold like substance near walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items Employee jacket and purses stored near Single service cups and lids. Manager moved personal items.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean food storage containers stacked on shelf in back of establishment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes staked on shelf in back of establishment.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container with a white powdery substance stored inside.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like substance on ceiling tiles and vent above boxed fountain drink storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on work top cooler gasket.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Dust on fan cover in upright reach in cooler at end of cooks line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen area is soiled with grease, wall near drink station is soiled.
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in kitchen area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over ready to eat sausage. Manager properly stored eggs.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened two days ago not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and wallet stored on shelf with dry storage items, manager moved wallet and keys.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean dishes stacked on shelf in Ware washing area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wooden wall in back of establishment where washer machine and mop sink is stored.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled Near ice machine.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling and wall in back storage area near washer machine
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial hair preparing food items without a beard guard
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service Forks not inverted in dining area, manager inverted forks
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled Clear container with a white powdery substance stored inside, employee labeled container flour
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling and wall in back storage area near mop sink and washer machine
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing by fryer
Food stored on floor. Open container of Oil stored on floor in kitchen area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of Microwave
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on upright cooler is soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on interior of reach in cooler used to store Snow crab
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided inside equipment where food is stored. Light missing in upright cooler at end of cooks line
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black mold like substance on ice chute in dining area
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap provided in bar area
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 expired employee training certificates provided at inspection
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard on employee in kitchen area with facial hair
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing By fryer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover is soiled in the walk in cooler
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Black forks stored in stainless bucket in bar are with food contact surface facing up
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap located in Bar area, employee provided hand soap during inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Red basket used to scoop fries
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several floor tiles Missing in front of fryers
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Purple tongs stored in water 49F, manager discarded water
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of Microwave
No copy of latest inspection report available. Missing last inspection report
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty Fan covers in walk in cooler, gasket soiled on walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in. food debris on bottom of both reach in freezers
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons and forks stored not inverted at customer self service area, employee inverted single service utensils
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Grease on walls above fountain drink in the box storage wall.
Oct 23, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023
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. No written procedures provided, emailed operator the vomiting and diarrheal clean up form
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof provided, emailed operator employee reporting form
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Shelves in reach in freezer
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Bard board used to line several shelves in kitchen area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty vent on cook line above steamer area
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Purple tongs stored in standing water 69F in server area
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In server area where ranch and dressings are stored
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee coffee cup stored in reach in cooler at end of cooks line, employee discarded coffee
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Crab freezer
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Unwrapped Forks stored not inverted in customer service condiment area
Stored food not covered. Crabs stored uncovered in upright freezer
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container with white powder substance, employee labeled container
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.