CRABHOUSE III G
786 BUNKER HILL BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32208 · 904-735-4255
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2025 Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to sink faucet. Attachment added to triple sink faucet to allow hose to be attached, no backflow preventer in place. Operator removed attachment.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment has 2 employee food handler certificates, both expired 1/2026. Operator can email employee certificates to inspector when completed. Inspector will comply callback without an on-site visit.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom in kitchen missing door closer.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing covered receptacle in unisex restroom.
Food stored on floor. At cook line, case of oil on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door missing door closer. Operator has door closer on-site.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At triple sinks, shrimp thawing in standing water. Employee placed shrimp under running water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On lower prep shelf, bulk container identified as garlic seasoning, not labeled. Operator labeled container during inspection.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2025 Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table, cooked potatoes (124F - Hot Holding).
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen, gallon jug of simply green cleaner stored on shelf above bread. Person in Charge moved chemical.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom in kitchen missing door closer.
Equipment in poor repair. In kitchen, 2 door chest freezer, top has rust that has pitted surface.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall by fryer soiled.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk containers, scoop/cup handles touching product. In reach-in cooler, spoon in rice touching product.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen area, seasoning shakers soiled. At cook line, sides of fryers have build up. In kitchen, multiple reach-in cooler gaskets soiled.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door missing door closer.
Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. In single door chest freezer, shrimp, crab, sausage (36-39F - Cold Holding). Person in Charge stated she had it unplugged and items out to clean freezer. Unit plugged in 10 minutes.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen area, bulk seasoning containers not labeled.
Mar 18, 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. in kitchen, front handwash sink, no paper towels. Person in Charge supplied.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. In kitchen, back handwash sink, towels dispenser handle broken off. Person in Charge stated they are ordering a new one.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom in kitchen missing door closer.
Dead roaches on premises. At front counter, 1 dead roach on floor by back wall.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall by fryer soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen area, bulk seasoning container lids and handles soiled. At cook line, sides of equipment have build up. In kitchen, gaskets on 4 door reach-in cooler soiled.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door missing door closer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen area, bulk seasoning containers not labeled. Person in Charge stated they were labeled but came off when they washed them.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In 2 door stand up reach-in cooler, carton of raw shell eggs stored one case of margarine. Operator moved eggs.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray can of air freshener stored in front kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at front kitchen handwash sink. Operator supplied.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom in kitchen missing door closer.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, wall by fryer soiled.
Food stored on floor. In kitchen, cases of oil stored on floor by air conditioner unit.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At cook line, 1 hood filter missing.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Top of chest reach-in freezer has rust.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In kitchen area, bulk seasoning container lids and handles soiled. At cook line, sides of equipment have build up. At cook line, exterior of instant pot soiled. In kitchen, Gaskets on 4 door reach-in cooler soiled.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door missing door closer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen area, bulk seasoning containers not labeled.
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen at steam table, pigs feet (107F - Hot Holding); rice (97F - Hot Holding). Operator stated he was getting ready to change out items, items placed out less than 4 hours. Emailed operator Time as a Public Health Control form to hold items on time.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front kitchen handwash sink has cart blocking access. Operator moved cart.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom in kitchen not self closing.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Lower shelf of prep table has cardboard lining shelf.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing in unisex restroom in kitchen.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall by fryer soiled. Operator stated they are cleaning and painting soon.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Chest freezer has rusting on top. Lower shelf of prep table rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, side of fryer and flattop have build up.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door missing door closer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bulk containers not labeled. Operator stated label and off when cleaning.
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