ZEBO'S CRAB SHACK 3
1002 EAST DUVAL ST, Lake City FL 32055 · 386.719.3933
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. One live fly in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020052522 | Jul 10, 2020 | Feb 5, 2021 | $200 |
| 5--2015021132 | Apr 29, 2015 | Jun 16, 2015 | $320 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Hussein Food Manager Certification Establishment expired 12-8-2025.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certified food manager at location.
Open dumpster lid. Right lid open.
Jul 29, 2025Inspection 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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Live, small flying insects found. One live fly in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front reach-in cooler: sausage (46F - Cold Holding). Manager placed in ice bath. In reach-in cooler by back door: eggs (47F - Cold Holding). Manager placed in other back cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bulk container of parsley. Manager removed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in front line, middle reach-in cooler. Manager located and placed ambient thermometer in reach-in cooler.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach-in cooler by back door. Employee moved stored thermometer to reach-in cooler.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach-in freezer. Employee removed.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board grooved.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Daylight shining through gap at bottom of exterior back door.
Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids open.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Center hand wash sink leaking faucet.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine deflector plate, employees cleaned during inspection.
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. 2 employees working at the time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board by Three compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen with the corner bent causing a gap.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside dessert reach in cooler, manager placed thermometer in unit.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Screwdriver and lighter on shelf over ranch and ketchup bottles on cooks line, operator moved tools.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority7 Intermediate13 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing vacuum breaker at hose Bibb next to walk-in-cooler
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed no toilet paper in restroom
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer at establishment
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer available at establishment. Manager purchased chlorine bleach during inspection
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed one bag of oyster with no tag. Manager had just removed tag
Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed Manager not able to answer questions about allergens or pathogens
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory for raw oysters. Inspector provided raw oyster consumer advisory
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked potatoes not date marked. Manager advised potatoes cooked two days earlier
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to hood ice machine air filter
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed umbrellas stored on rack with soft drinks.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly strip hanging in flood prep area. Manager removed fly strip
Food stored on floor. Observed case of soft drinks stored on the floor next to reach in cooler by front door
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in freezer
Light not functioning. Observed one light fixture is burned out in kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler in back kitchen with soiled gasket with mold like substance.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of napkins stored on floor in outside shed. Manager placed box on shelf
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted or covered. Manager inverted trays
Stored food not covered. Observed flour with no cover. Manager covered flour
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp being thawed in water but with no running water
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler next to walk-in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inmop bucket water.
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