R &R CRAB HOUSE 2
6120 ARLINGTON RD, Jacksonville FL 32211 · 904-744-3331
Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 7 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-24
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Multiple Bagged oyster in large brown bags and and small clear bags more than one batch
Aug 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Approximately 10 oysters tag stored at hand sink dated
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl with boiled egg stored in handsink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Establishment uses a color system of who makes the plates but not how long plate are in service
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Crab shrimp craw fish trays. Establishment uses a marking of who made the trays but not to keep track of how long the trays are in service
Aug 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-24
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On handsink near triple sink. Under prep sink in back area
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some Tags not marked Can't find any from August about 20 with out a date
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine soiled with black and red growth inside upper area
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handsink in kitchen next to triple sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Crab trays, cooked eggs, cooked sausages and cooked shrimp bowls, no dates or system to know when items was cooked
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Restroom locked with a sign that states Storage Room
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of soiled ice machine.
May 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib next to triple sink
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. Emailed to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside ice machine with black growth on upper area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked crab trays, crawfish cooked shrimp cups, operator states made previous day will keep for 2 days no date marking
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of soiled ice machine, moved to a pan
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All three microwaves upfront soiled
Feb 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shelled oysters, cooked crab legs, cooked shrimp (44-46F - Cold Holding) in reach in display cooler located left of front entrance. Operator indicated left side reach in display cooler with grab and go food packets was on a timer that switches off at 40F but did not know when it came back on. Operator switched cooler back on and indicated he would ensure cooler is at proper temperature. Inspector's ambient thermometer indicated 41F on top shelf and 44F on bottom shelf. raw shrimp, raw clams, raw oysters, raw whole crab (44-46F - Hot Holding), in front display case near registry. Inspector took ambient temperature of 44F. Ice buildup in unit. Operator indicated items inside less than 4 hours and placed all food items on ice and indicated he would schedule maintenance.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib left of triple sink area.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM for Alex Karam, expired on 8/12/2022.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee unable to provide any proof of employee training.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice buildup on interior surfaces of reach in display cooler located in front of entrance near weighing machine. Operator indicated he would schedule maintenance.
Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed wooden spoon with frayed left side on shelf left of cooking station.
Food stored on floor. Observed three bags of raw shelled oysters on the floor near wood grained double door freezer right of front entry. Operator removed items from floor. Employee took bin of raw shrimp out of front display case and placed it on floor, then closed the door and picked up the food. Inspector educated employee about food on floor.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed interior of ice machine located in storage space across from prep sink rust pitted.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed various items in storage space that are unnecessary for operational purposes of a restaurant.
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.