BLUE CRAB CRABHOUSE
3057 JULINGTON CREEK RD, Jacksonville FL 32223 · 904-269-5937
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pasta date marked 10/10. In reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 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. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Supply bucket low bucket low. Replaced by manger. (100 ppm after)
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food service employees Handling ready to eat lemons, sausage with bare hand contact. Inspector intervened.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 3 Packages of Red Drum fish in walk in cooler fully thawed out still inside packages and not cut or pierced.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 Packages of Red Drum fish in walk in cooler fully thawed out still inside packages and not cut or pierced. Stop sale issued.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn / loose cooler insulation at Wait-station.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusty walk in cooler shelves.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pasta date marked 10/10. In reach in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at Dish machine line. Degreaser. Marked by manger.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Prep line.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Jan 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. The following items in reach in cooler by prep line : Shredded cheese In Individual soufflé cups date marked 11/31. Dill sauce with dairy base date marked 11/29. Shredded cheese date marked 12/4. Pasta date marked 11/30. Sliced ham date marked 11/15. Cheese date marked 11/20. Crab date marked 11/30 in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grits at 90° hot holding. Potato soup 79°. Hot holding. Items were placed about 30 mins ago. Reheated to 165-180°.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Multiple on dry rack.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish thawing in standing water. Person In Charge turned on faucet.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 2 LP tanks in kitchen area near walk in cooler.
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vaccum breaker on mop sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle by Dish Machine. Degreaser. Marked by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Food prep employee eating in kitchen. Manager intervened.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food service employee nudged Ready to eat bread with bare hand contact. Server line. Manager intervened.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm. Supply bucket empty. Manager replaced supply bucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Moved by manager paper towels at dispenser by Dish Machine. Replaced by manager.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle by Dish Machine. Marked by manager
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp thawing in standing water. Kitchen. Moved by manager
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