Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

THE HIDDEN CRAB

942699 OLD NASSAUVILLE RD · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3581603
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10781071
DBPR license5501031

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#10High Priority12A-17-4

High Priority – Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server washed hands in hand washing sink by cook line for approximately five (5) seconds. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer near back storage area, opened case of raw beef stored over ready to eat sweet potato french fries. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on outside faucet on side of building where black hose is attached.

Intermediate 1

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knives of knife magnet in prep area. Knives removed and placed into dish machine to be cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen is peeling. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Door for warmer near cook line in kitchen does not close (bungee cord used to keep closed). **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door by ice machine has gap. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both dumpster and grease receptacle are on crushed shells/dirt. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer handle in kitchen. Tongs moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In silver reach in cooler across from dish machine, employee opened bottle of water. Bottle discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic08B-63-4

Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outside walk in cooler is not locked and employees are not monitoring. Walk in cooler locked by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.