ZEBO'S CRAB SHACK
1909 W BEAVER ST, Jacksonville FL 32209 · 904.418.0841
Last inspected Mar 14, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 40 roaches droppings in metal tab sealing water piping directly next hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Person in charge began cleaning areas.
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026033390 | Mar 12, 2026 | Jul 7, 2026 | $400 |
| 5--2023071452 | Oct 26, 2023 | Mar 13, 2024 | $400 |
| 5--2020006486 | Feb 4, 2020 | May 15, 2020 | $400 |
| 5--2018023012 | Apr 23, 2018 | May 22, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 14, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; 6 live roaches in metal tab sealing water piping directly next to hand wash sink next o three compartment sink. Approximately 30 live roaches between long, white, plastic wall divider and wall directly under expo window prep table. Prep table contains food items and single service gloves. Person in charge began cleaning areas.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 40 roaches droppings in metal tab sealing water piping directly next hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Person in charge began cleaning areas.
Mar 12, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; 6 live roaches in metal tab sealing water piping directly next to hand wash sink next o three compartment sink. Approximately 30 live roaches between long, white, plastic wall divider and wall directly under expo window prep table. Prep table contains food items and single service gloves. Person in charge began cleaning areas.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 40 roaches droppings in metal tab sealing water piping directly next hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Person in charge began cleaning areas.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair top of door frame of rear exit.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on walk-in cooler door gaskets.
Sep 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ready to eat bread stored in direct contact with plastic to-go bags in walk-in cooler.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and operating with an expired license. June 01, 2025.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat hot dogs in standing reach in cooler near spices.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chemical spray stored in hand wash sink in back area of kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle stored directly on soil at rear of establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan guards in walk-in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 boxes of to-go boxes stored on floor in back dry storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored near crab boiler.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink up front, manager provided
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Out of order Sign on door, manager removed
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing triple sink, manager removed from water, states going to cook now
Nov 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in back area of kitchen near extra crab boiler
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 1, 2024.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed; raw fish items stored over ready to eat fries in reach in freezer located in walk-in cooler with live crabs. Raw fish items and fries removed from commercial packaging. Raw fish items stored over cooked sausage in reach in freezer across from restrooms. Raw fish and cooked sausage removed from commercial packaging.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed establishment with oyster tags with no date marking final oyster served.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed establishment with oyster tags from latest date of 10/14/2024.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed paint roller stored in hand wash sink near rear entrance. Person in charge removed roller.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle hanging on wire shelf in kitchen area under television with yellow chemical person in charge stated was oven cleaner. Person in charge labeled spray bottle.
Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; hole in wall above prep table in back kitchen area with vent. Walls behind fryer station soiled. Ceiling in dry storage area bulging and hanging.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed lid to ice machine with mold like substance build up.
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid for dumpster at side of establishment open.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee coffee cup stored inside cooler on front line behind shell eggs. Person in charge removed cup.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Observed raw shrimp in three compartment sink thawing under hot running water. Person in charge changed to cold running water.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed; empty crab boxes in grass behind establishment. Empty containers in grass behind establishment. Garbage bags with garbage in grass behind establishment.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed; spatula stored by fryer station with frayed end. Knife stored next to fryer station with a broken tip.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hose faucet leaking near side kitchen area across from prep table with employee items.
Mar 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in prep area of kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over ready to eat fries in reach in freezer located inside walk in cooler. Operator removed raw shrimp from over fries.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several cleaning chemicals stored on top and next to microwave used to reheat food. Operator removed chemicals.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed operator drinking from coffee cup with lid in same room where fryer was cooking chicken.
Equipment in poor repair. Boiling pot for crab is in disrepair. Metal broken and torn on bottom of pot.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen have multiple broken tiles.
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind front counter is soiled. Floor by cash register has build up. Walls in prep room where boiler is located is soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both reach in freezer located in walk in cooler have excess ice build up.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scooper handle in direct contact with Cajun seasoning. Operator lifted handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine is soiled. Window counter top where food passes over is soiled. Operator cleaned.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in storage room not inverted. Operator inverted.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket next to triple sink, (Chlorine 0ppm, remade 100ppm). Operator stated sanitizer was from night before. Operator remade to correct.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cajun seasoning in plastic tub on prep table not labeled. Operator added label.
Oct 27, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 26, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect at inside walk-in cooler. No foods stored in cooler at time of inspection.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings on floor in back storage area where single service items are stored.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer in inside walk-in cooler, ice build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink at front counter area, soiled. Operator cleaned. At front counter area, exterior of seasoning containers soiled. At front counter area, shelves at microwaves soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service carry out containers stored on the floor in the dry storage room. Operator relocated the single service containers.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At cook line area, fish thawing in standing water. Operator placed under running water.
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