CRABBERS SEAFOOD
10111 SAN JOSE BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32257 · 904.3551.9930
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found One fly in Dish machine area.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in cabinet under sink in women's restroom with leak under sink.
Jul 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority7 Intermediate8 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 testing at 0ppm. Inspector notes sanitizer bucket is empty. Person in charge replaced and retested at 50ppm.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle personal phone, then handle food without hand wash. Also, observed employee wash hands in triple sink with no soap. Person in charge spoke to employees.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in cabinet under sink in women's restroom with leak under sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shrimp stored over cooked crab, cooked eggs and cooked sausage. Person in charge began rearranging.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed milk wash, potatoes, corn cooked held on time. Milk wash has no time mark. Potatoes and corn are marked for time in the future, not when removed from hot holding. Person in charge began marking approximately.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored with bottle of grenadine at server area. Person in charge over to appropriate location.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb at cookline missing vacuum breaker.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed oysters in reach in cooler without tag, person in charge had dated already and placed on storage spike. Last oyster had not yet been served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Water turned off at hand wash sink by dishmachine person in charge states is due to leak. Hand wash sink at far left cookline blocked by cutting board overtop of sink. Person in charge removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at bar hand wash sink, person in charge provided.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Person in charge unable to provide probe thermometer. Also, probe thermometer not utilized to take receiving temperatures at delivery that occurred during inspection.
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 training expired 12.2025.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned off at left cookline hand wash sink. Also turned off at hand wash sink by triple sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior door of ice machine with debris accumulation.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust accumulated on wall and ceiling to right of dishmachine. Vent over ice machine with debris accumulation.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in warewashing area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored over, along side food to be served to customers in walk in cooler.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Flying insect strip over speed rack with utensils.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected at back door.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink at far left cookline slow draining. Also, observed leak at right side hand wash sink in women's restroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour, sugar unlabeled in back kitchen.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found One fly in Dish machine area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at dispenser. Prep line. Replaced by manger.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink with hot water faucet not turning on.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Dusty portable fan. Kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on cutting board. Moved by manager. Board sanitized. Employee jacket on food storage shelf. Moved by manager.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn / loose cooler insulation. Prep line unit.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear kitchen door with self closing mechanism disabled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some oyster tags not marked with date of last use.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at frontline Hand Wash Sink Replaced by manger.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in slaw. Moved by manager.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Condiments under towels dispenser. Moved by manager
Food stored on floor. Boxed foods on floor in walk in freezer. Moved by manager.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager. Between equipment. Prep line. Moved by manager.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Non functional faucet in men's restroom. Stall.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal not functioning. Men's restroom.
Jan 6, 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. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food service employee returned to food service duties and put on gloves without washing hands. Inspector intervened.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handled soiled plates, utensils then handled clean dishware without washing hands. Inspector intervened.
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Food service employee returned from bathroom then handled food service equipment without washing hands. Inspector intervened.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on 3 tubs of cooked corn, cooked potatoes, in kitchen. No time mark on shell eggs on kitchen counter by prep line. Per Person In Charge. Items placed at 2 pm. Marked by manger.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle, degreaser, by condiments in kitchen. Sanitizer chemical spray bottle next to cups at bar. Items Moved by manager.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large bowl in Hand Wash Sink by Dish machine line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at multiple (2) Hand Wash Sinks in kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service. Cook.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Condiments stored under paper towels dispenser. Wait-station. Moved by manager.
Food stored on floor. Box of potatoes on floor by walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between equipment. Reach in cooler / make table.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water 66°. Kitchen. Moved by manager.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign at Dish machine Hand Wash Sink.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Loose water faucet handle to hot water side at Hand Wash Sink by Dish machine. Same Hand Wash Sink, cold water faucet not functioning.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Men's urinal blocked off. Large bag.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Side exit door blocked by garbage can. Moved by manager
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Dish machine was not primed for chlorine delivery. Inspector intervened.. 100 ppm after.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at multiple Hand Wash Sink stations. Kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water 83°.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No light in walk in cooler.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Men's urinal closed off.
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over Ready to eat vegetables, celery, in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at Hand wash sink by Dish Machine. Replaced by manager.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment digital probe thermometer not functioning.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Shuffle cup used as scoop in spices.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets on food rack.
Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes on floor in kitchen. Moved by manager
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon I standing water 79°. Kitchen.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Loose faucet in men's restroom Hand wash sink.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered boiled eggs, potatoes in walk in cooler.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in men's restroom out of order.
Aug 21, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 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 handling cut lemons with bare hand contact. Manager intervened.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish Machine chlorine 0 ppm. Manager called Service company.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on cooked potatoes by prep line. Placed at 12:00 noon. Marked by manager.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dishwasher did not check sanitizer /chlorine levels to Dish Machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at Hand wash sink kitchen. Replaced by manager.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soiled deflector plate in ice machine located: kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in spices.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Dead flies in fly paper over prep area in kitchen. Moved by manager.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Unshielded Lights by entrance to kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Seafood thawing in standing water. Kitchen. Moved by manager.
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