KING CRAB HOUSE
3125 N MAIN ST, Jacksonville FL 32206 · 904-356-6414
Last inspected Jan 14, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
MAR 24
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MAR 25
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JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found One flying insect in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw mussels stored with French fries in reach in freezer in customer service area. Employee properly stored food items.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked potatoes (55F - Cold Holding) food item stored in walk in cooler from previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (55F - Cold Holding) food item stored in walk in cooler from previous day.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tag not marked with last date served.
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen and ware washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on a few ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Case of Seasoning stored on floor near register, case of bottle water on floor near beverage cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover soiled in walk in cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Foam containers stored on floor in prep area.
Sep 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found One flying insect in kitchen area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2025
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. potato (50F - Cold Holding) manager put potatoes into another cooler to cool. Per manager the cooler was 40F 1 hour ago.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags not marked with last day served.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen and prep area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in kitchen area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of tongs stored in container touching boiled eggs and potatoes. Manager properly stored tongs.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used to scoop seasoning
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen and ware washing area
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employee preparing food items
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several broken floor tiles
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of tongs Touching boiled eggs. Employee properly stored tongs
Aug 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine bottle stored on prep table, employee properly stored medicine
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in kitchen area
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2024
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Card board lining interior of reach in cooler
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen and ward washing area
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on multiple ceiling tiles
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employee preparing food items
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several broken floor tiles
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop touching boiled eggs
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of bags stored on floor
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. On top of microwave. Employee properly stored medicine
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade bags used to store fish
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of Raid stored on shelf at entrance to kitchen. Employee discarded raid
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at faucet near hand wash sink
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen, storage and prep area
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored on shelf with food to be served to the public. Spoke with manager about proper storage. Manager properly stored food items
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee persons items wallet and cigarettes stored on prep table. Employee moved items
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employee preparing food items
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 4, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2023, per owner his accountant mailed in a payment to Tallahassee
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner stored on shelf with single service to go bags, employee moved oven cleaner
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. No proof provided, emailed operator employee reporting form
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. All food handler certificates are expired
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Freezer door handles
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage on ceiling tiles
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Entrance door to kitchen is soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Fan cover is dusty in clear door reach in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
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.