MYRTLE CRAB SHACK
1452 N MYRTLE AVE, Jacksonville FL 32209 · 904.379.6083
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
NOV 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink with all water turned off next to three compartment sink. Person in charge turned water on.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed bulging ceiling tile above three compartment sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bottled sodas in walk-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice scoop stored in aluminum pan with food debris and mold like substance.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Person in charge provided paper towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in disrepair.
Aug 28, 2025Administrative 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. Observed license expired June 01, 2025.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bottled sodas in walk-in cooler on right side.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Person in charge provided paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored under 3cs.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining bottom shelf of prep table next to fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on hand wash sink on cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to-go boxes stored on floor across from cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor behind reach in cooler at kitchen entrance and unable to air dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored on prep table next expo window. Person in charge stated it was flour.
Apr 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-2024
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen, provided
Nov 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed package of Tylenol stored on shelf above prep table with flour containers in kitchen area across from fryers. Person in charge removed medicine package.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license for establishment expired June 1, 2024.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed opened container of raw shrimp stored with ready to eat fries in reach in freezer across from three compartment sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen near back storage room. Person in charge provided paper towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area near three compartment sink with visible water damage and in disrepair.
Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area. Observed employee smoking at front window near retail food items.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed door to ice machine in kitchen area broken and tied to hinge with string. Person in charge stated ice machine has been out of service for two months.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored in aluminum single service pan with soiled interior.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave on prep table across from fryers with soiled interior.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed person in charge unable to provide most recent inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards in walk-in cooler to side of establishment with dust build up.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Observed; shopping carts stored in garbage enclosure at rear of establishment. Unused reach in coolers stored in garbage enclosure at rear of establishment.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths on prep table across from fryers not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash station in kitchen did not have paper towels. Operator supplied.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice maker door in disrepair, broken off hinges. Held up by bungee cable.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave walls have build up of food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have build up of grease. Portable fan on ground in kitchen has dust build up.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored in kitchen not inverted. Operator inverted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to crab boiler soiled.
Nov 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator has extended and closed in cash register area resulting in front handwash sink no longer accessible.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen area, ice machine interior side wall has black mold-like substance.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In reach-in cooler at kitchen area, cardboard used in chicken box to separate tongs. Operator removed cardboard.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In kitchen area, two cases of styrofoam boxes stored on floor. Operator moved.
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.