UNCLE D'S GOOD CRAB
1152 NE 16 AVE, Gainesville FL 32641 · 352-256-1528
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 crawling on wall behind reach in freezer, 1 on floor in front of Handwash sink, and 1 inside silver reach in freezer that is not plugged in.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Observed : a black hose with a white stripe used to convey water to the Mfdv. The owner was unsure if it was food grade and will replace it if he finds it is not.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed : the new hose Bibb on the wall lacks a backflow device.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : the choking poster was not visible on the unit.
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 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 over pork and raw chicken over fish in reach in cooler.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 200ppm, operator added water.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor under counter.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk inside Handwash sink, operator moved whisk.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Chlorine.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn. Stove top grates in disrepair/falling apart.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fryer basket handle soiled.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor directly under prep table.
Mar 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken gizzards stored over sauces and cooked greens in reach in cooler.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 crawling on wall behind reach in freezer, 1 on floor in front of Handwash sink, and 1 inside silver reach in freezer that is not plugged in.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Tested over 200ppm, operator added water, retested at 100ppm.
No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Chlorine.
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. Employee read and signed during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone in same basket over single service forks, operator moved phone to pocket.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn on silver reach in cooler door.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor linoleum is starting to peel away from wood floor in front of Handwash sink.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Owner placed sticker license on truck during inspection.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. By back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of gas cooking range. Fryer basket handles.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bleach solution bucket on floor under table.
Nov 5, 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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior fryer.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor lining peeling away in front of Three compartment sink.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator has decal but not posted yet.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In front of the back door.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Feb 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork and chicken over pre made ready to eat sauces in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mac n cheese (61F - Hot Holding); rice (102F - Hot Holding) item out of temp for no more than 2 hours, spoke to operator about placing in cooler or placing on the 4 hour time as a public health control.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. The plastic sealant is peeling away on floor. Ceiling plastic sealant is peeling away above Three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of cooking equipment. Stove tops are soiled.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Sweet potato pies.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lettuce (71F - Cold Holding) item at room temperature, item has been out for 1 hour, operator sold the rest of lettuce during inspection. tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding)item in reach in cooler, operator stated that item is constantly being out cooler for orders.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (81F - Hot Holding) item not on oven for 3 hours, spoke to operator about adding to time as a public health control, operator stated he was closing for the day and discarding rice.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of raid next to microwave. Item moved to the floor.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blue plastic lid in Handwash sink. Item moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers. Fryer basket handles.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By back door.
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.