CAJUN CRAB HUT
2125 US HIGHWAY 1 S, Saint Augustine FL 32086 · 904.342.7214
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 operator with handout during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed dish machine at 0ppm chlorine person in charge primed and retested at 0ppm. Person in charge set up triple sink.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes ran through machine while machine is at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge set up triple sink at 50ppm chlorine and sanitized dishes.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes (132-134F - Hot Holding) person in charge increased the temperature.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed hand washing station near ice machine unable to dispense paper towels out of the wall mounted dispenser. Person in charge placed roll of paper towels at hand washing station until dispenser is fixed
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used in reach in cooler on cook line too scoop food. Person in charge removed from reach in cooler.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed tape used on dish machine top. Tape soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups stacked at drink station with visible moisture. Person in charge unstacked cups.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under kitchen equipment soiled with food debris.
Food stored on floor. Observed cardboard case of food on floor in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple reach in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed plastic floor mop sink soiled with black grime.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored in soap water at drink station. Person in charge made a chlorine sanitizer bucket for rags.
Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator refilled.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate has build up. Operator had employee clean during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle scoop container used for cut sausages. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee box of cigarettes above reach in cooler prep station. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups wet nesting at soda drink station.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Operator placed in bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of white substance not labeled. Operator labeled.
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above cooked chicken wings in walk-in cooler. Person in charge placed wings above raw.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook line flip-top coolers: shell crab (54F - Cold Holding); mussels (55F - Cold Holding) for less than 2 hours per person in charge. Person in charge had ice bags placed on top of product.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags missing last sold date.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station at drink station used to rinse pitcher out. Discussed with person in charge.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by dish washing missing paper towels. Person in charge added paper towels.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open employee drinks on prep tables and near flip-top cooler food. Person in charge gathered and moved all employee drinks away from food prep.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cook eating on cook line.. discussed with person in charge. Person in charge made cook go to back room to finish eating.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on top of flip-top cooler. Person in charge removed cellphone from food prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed two cardboard cases of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed folded cardboard with tape used as knife sheaths on cook line. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge disposed of all cardboard sheaths.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line flip-top coolers gaskets soiled with food debris. Observed prep table used to hold flour bowl soiled with food debris.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Employees shiqiu, Chen, and yong expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink liquid not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine deflector plate soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Oysters removed from original container into pans in reach in cooler no tag. Operator placed tag information with oysters.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled on cookline.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Operator put in sanitizer bucket.
Apr 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. king crab 52F; ( - Cold Holding). It was sitting above fill line. Placed inside cooler. Crab below fill line was 41F.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags missing last date sold.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand washing sink by prep sink in back area. Person in charge replaced soap
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging from cart. Person in charge labeled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on top of soda boxes. Person in charge moved employee food.
Food stored on floor. In dry storage cases oil on floor. Person in charge moved oil to store safely.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine. Person in charge removed ice scoop.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth under cutting board. Person in charge removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ribs thawing on prep sink. Person in charge placed in reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper/cloth towel used as liner for food container. Wet cloth lining fried chicken. Person in charge discarded chicken.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Non food grade wet cloth on top of fried chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line; Batter with milk, sour cream 51F; ( - Cold Holding). Discussed time control and owner placed on time control.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Missing October and September tags on some oysters.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At back hand washing sink, paper towels don't dispense.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups without handles used to scoop corn starch. Person in charge removed.
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing under dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf of prep table and dry dish rack are rusted.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops face down. Person in charge hung to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corn starch not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Jun 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 31, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw shrimp stored over cooked crab. Operator moved shrimp to bottom shelf. Also, in walk-in freezer, raw scallops in plastic wrap stored over cooked chicken and raw chicken in plastic container stored on case of corn. Operator moved both items to proper storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line fry station, milk wash (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item out 1 hour on ice. Ice melted. At cook line prep table, sour cream (57F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item out 1 hour, moved to walk-in cooler. At cook line flip top reach-in cooler, shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); crab (45F - Cold Holding); sausage (45F - Cold Holding). All items recently filled, all above chill line. Employee moved to walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line steam table, cooked potatoes (117F - Hot Holding). Operator had employee move to reheat.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. One tags from March missing last sale date.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line fry station, interior of breading container has build up.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cook line, large pot of oil in front of handwash sink. Employees moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line, metal scrub pad in handwash sink. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment missing chlorine test strip for dish machine
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At dish area, towels not dispensing. Employee fixed, working properly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At dry storage, plastic togo cup used to scoop rice. Operator discarded cup.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At wait station, purse stored on case of paper napkins. Operator moved purse.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At wait station, plastic cups stacked before air drying.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. At cook line, Rocks used as weight to hold down paper in plastic baskets. Employee removed
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator nit,able to find last report.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, lower shelf of prep table has build up.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In dry storage area, aluminum pans on top shelf not inverted. Operator had employee invert.
Nov 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In chest freezer across from dry storage, frozen scallops stored over frozen onion rings. Operator rearranged freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen at end of cook line, batter made with dairy (67F - Cold Holding) Operator stated batter had been made 3 hrs prior and placed in walk-in freezer.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags missing dates of sell date. Operator dated tags.
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 operator with handout during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On bottom shelf across from dish machine, cutting board has heavy staining.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge in hand washing sinks at end of cook line. Operator removed sponge.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment does not have chlorine test kit for their dish machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in both hand washing sinks in kitchen. Operator filled both soap dispensers.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On bottom shelf across from dish machine, bulk container of flour has plastic Togo container used as scoop. Operator removed plastic container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of shelf across from dish machine has rust buildup. At server station on soda machine, area around soda nozzles has mold-like substance.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line, stack of Togo boxes not inverted. Operator inverted Togo boxes.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By mop sink, wet mop stored in bucket. Operator propped mop up to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At server station, wet wiping cloth on counter. Operator removed wet cloth.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On bottom shelf across from dish machine, bulk container of flour missing label. In dry storage area, bulk containers of salt, sugar, flour, rice, and Cajun seasoning missing labels. Operator labeled all containers during inspection.
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