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JUICY CRAB

1115 MARY SUSAN DR, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 9046603020

Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats180
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2612550
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches crawling on top of dishwasher in back kitchen area
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with operator and read instructions on tag with operator.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over prep thawing area
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food raw beef stored in walk in cooler next to cut lemons, moved to employee area
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lid missing on one side of dumpster
Basic/33-15-4
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Ice bucket/shovel stored on top of soiled ice machine between uses. Manager sent to dish to wash
Basic/10-14-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Mussels and crabs thawing In back prep sink in standing water, water 57f
Basic/06-01-5
The state's own report →
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of Raw clams over steamed broccoli in walk in cooler, employee moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken wings in a tray over raw fish in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-20-5
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some stacked together in box no date, others dated
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Oyster trays in cooler, employee placed tag with oysters
Intermediate/01C-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 kitchen employees on duty
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Clam chowder soup portioned, kitchen manager states was made Monday. no dates
Intermediate/02C-04-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Green substance in spray bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in sausage used as a scooper. Removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple person drinks.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler outside multiple Togo bags of tamales and cut meats, employees states it's personal. Personal items need to be identified and separated from customers items
Basic/08B-49-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scooper stored in standing room temperature water, cook discarded water
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw fish over cabbage in walk in cooler, manager moved to store correctly
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp, manager moved to store correctly
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mussels in flip top reach in cooler 52f, stacked to high, portioned to under fill line
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by metal pan, moved
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened personal drinks over crab boil bagging area and flip top cooler on line, moved
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing in dish area
Basic/38-07-4
Open dumpster lid. Closed
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Discarded Decembers before the 90 days
Intermediate/01C-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink at bar area with sliced limes stored in drain at handsink Handsink next to dry storage area blocked with buckets. Moved
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink near walk in freezer no soap, manager provided
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Zapp spray bottles with yellow and purple substances inside, manager labeled degreaser and bleach
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz cup in old bay seasoning, removed from container
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple personal Black cups and Red Bulls, discarded
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal large bag in kitchen in prep area next to walk in freezer, moved Personal jackets hanging on dry storage areas over food on back area
Basic/40-06-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of open food boxes stored on floor of walk in freezer, manager moved to shelf
Basic/08B-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Tag was already stored with other oyster tags but it was still 5 trays left from batch in cooler
Intermediate/01C-10-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 3, 2024 · Time Extended
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 3, 2024 · Still needs to fill out Time Extended
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. Israel Lucas expired 6-2024
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Oct 3, 2024 · Time Extended
Oct 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority5 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. 0 ppms
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in walk in freezer over portioned soup in walk in freezer, manager moved
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches crawling on top of dishwasher in back kitchen area
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RawShrimp 50f in reach in cooler in cups stacked to high, manager placed ice on cups
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Tag was already stored with other oyster tags but it was still 5 trays left from batch in cooler
Intermediate/01C-10-4/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 cooks in kitchen.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning
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. Israel Lucas expired 6-2024
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Zap chemicals bottles with no name to identify which chemicals are inside, purple substance inside
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on prep table, manager moved
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler personal foods in multiple places. Manager placed in bin for employee
Basic/08B-49-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on reach in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of calms stored on floor, manager moved.
Basic/08B-47-4/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scooper in water 77f
Basic/10-07-4/Warning
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dry storage area missing Shield over glass bulbs, manager removed bulbs
Basic/38-07-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink near dry storage area
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Jun 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw fish in walk-in-cooler. Operator removed raw chicken to properly store.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Two cracked eggs stored with shelled eggs in use on flat in walk-in-cooler.Stop Sale
High priority/01B-14-4
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at front service station. Operator added more water to bucket to dilute solution. Retested at 100ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute in large ice machine soiled. Also, holster for soda gun in bar area soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cookline used to store large pan. Operator removed large pan from hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection and operator informed employees about it to have signed.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
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. Multiple Employees food safety training expired in Jan and March 2024.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on shelf in prep area. Operator labeled both spray bottles of cleaners.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin of soda dispensing machine at front service station soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense shrimp in reach-in cooler across from stove. Operator removed cup.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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 Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in dry storage area with hole
Basic/36-32-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup inside make table reach in cooler on cook line. Moved by manager.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored utensils in 75F standing water next to rice warmer. Manager discarded water
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Missing light shield cover in dry storage area
Basic/38-07-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container bin with white powdered substance stored under prep table on cook line. Employee stated it's flour
Basic/02D-01-5

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.