Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

THE HIDDEN CRAB

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3606726
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10892545
DBPR license5501031

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge primed and retested at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge set up triple sink and called service for machine. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot box mashed potatoes (124F – Hot Holding); green beans (117F – Hot Holding); Mac n cheese (120F – Hot Holding); baked beans (119F – Hot Holding) for less than 1 hour per person in charge. Person in charge had employee reheat on stove during inspection. All products temped 165+F by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station near hotbox used to fill water bucket.

Basic 6

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed one(1) dead roach on floor in employee restroom. Person in charge cleaned up and removed dead roach. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot box warmer door not staying closed without the aid of a bungee cord. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior back door with gap showing visible light. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near fountain drink machine at bar.

#5Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shields on lights a In ware washing area.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top coolers soiled with food debris.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:47 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)

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