MR CRAB
1161 LANE AVE S, Jacksonville FL 32205 · 9047813052
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023010517 | Dec 27, 2022 | May 18, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 7, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (49F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); sweet potatoes (49-51F - Cold Holding); cheese (54F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); scallops (50F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (50-51F - Cold Holding) food items are stored in the walk in cooler. Per manager he has to close the cooler several times after employees leave the door open. Manager stated he took temperatures of cooler between 11am-noon and temps were 38-40F
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. A few tags missing the last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets stored not inverted between use.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on walk in freezer door and reach in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under shelves in walk in cooler, floor soiled under cooking equipment on cooks line.
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 Hush puppy batter, manager properly stored tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in server area is soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on walk in cooler fan covers Gasket soiled on walk in cooler Exterior of cooking equipment is soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Flip top cooler on cooks line is soiled with food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on shelves in the walk in cooler.
Dec 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Red hose connected to hand sink on cooks line. Employee removed hose.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Faucet broken off hand sink.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No proof of manager certification provided at inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Clear soufflé cup used to scoop croutons.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on prep table across from ice machine. Employee discarded beverage.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler on cooks line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under dry storage shelves are soiled with debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment.
Food stored on floor. Salad oil container stored on floor in server area, employee properly stored salad oil.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster and grease receptacle on grass in the back of parking lot.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers are soiled with dust in walk in cooler. Gasket soiled on walk in cooler door. Gaskets soiled on coolers on cooks line. Grease build up on exterior of cooking equipment/ prep area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler soiled with food debris where starches and sides are stored.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with food debris by service window closest to steam table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled white bin in server area. Per employee container is filled with sugar.
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect in kitchen area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small black cup used to scoop croutons.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty Vents in dry storage area and kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Redbull and employee beverage stored on prep table, employee discarded beverages.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on shelf with dry storage food items.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on flip top cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor is soiled with black debris.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on sugar bin.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop touching Hush puppy batter on cooks line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled with food debris located on top of work top freezer. Employee cleaned microwave.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers are dusty in the walk in cooler. Exterior of equipment is soiled with flour and grease. Hood filters are soiled with grease.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on interior of reach in cooler and door frames.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on shelves in the walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdery substance stored in white bin unlabeled. Employee labeled container sugar.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate18 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Oysters stored over case of iceberg lettuce in walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. unlabeled spray bottle with Yellow solution in server area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to scoop Flour and croutons
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents are dusty in kitchen area
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets stored not inverted
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean utensils stored in soiled clear pitchers
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on counter in kitchen area
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food items with facial hair no beard guard
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on flip top cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Small gap at back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in the walk in cooler under shelves, floor soiled under and behind cooking equipment
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on sugar
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sink at hand wash sink Near drink machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled with food debris Fan covers are dusty in the walk in cooler Exterior of cooking equipment is soiled Hood filters are soiled with grease and dust
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Flip top cooler and work top cooler is soiled with food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled newr oven Black mold like substance on wall near Dish machine and triple sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two unlabeled containers at both end of Cooke like one sugar and flour
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Moldy Tomato stored in box in the walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled blade on Can opener blade
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty vent at entrance to kitchen from server area
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice stored in soiled stainless container
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave closest to steam table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in cooler Exterior on flip top cooler and bottom of prep table is soiled with food debris and grease
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old date marking stickers stuck on several dishes after being washed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in coolers are soiled with food debris on cooks line
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over crabs, employee properly stored food items
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two chemical spray bottles stored Near condiments in server area. Employee properly stored spray bottles
Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On exterior of ice machine at top
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on counter with clean utensils, employee discarded beverage
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on cooks line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of ice machine
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled Exterior of fryers are soiled with excessive grease Hood filters- soiled with grease and dust
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes stacked on shelf above triple sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container with a white powdery substance stored inside, employee labeled container
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags not in chronological order
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. No written procedures provided, emailed manager
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small Foam cup used to scoop seasoning, small black cup used to scoop croutons
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint on employee preparing food items
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler on cooks line
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled bucket, employee cleaned scoop and bucket during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer basket handles are soiled with food debris Hood filters are soiled with dust and debris
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes in dish pit area
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black debris on wall in ware washing area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled White container with a white powdery substance stored inside employee labeled container sugar
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