CJ CRAB HOUSE AND SEAFOOD
5892 NORWOOD AVE · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32208
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. In kitchen, 2 flour containers have flour in direct contact with black non food grade container.
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed a total of 4 live roaches, 3 on floor in back restroom and one on floor in chemical storage room. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lobby Area reach-in cooler; puddings (45f-47F – Cold Holding); cheesecakes (46f-49F – Cold Holding). Ambient temperature on inspector thermometer, 46f. Operator stated items in cooler since yesterday, **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In Lobby Area reach-in cooler; puddings (45f-47F – Cold Holding); cheesecakes (46f-49F – Cold Holding). Ambient temperature on inspector thermometer, 46f. Operator stated items in cooler since yesterday. In reach-in cooler at front counter area, mussels (44F – Cold Holding); shrimp (44-45F – Cold Holding) Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In kitchen, hose bibb under prep sink missing backflow preventer on both ends of splitter.
Intermediate 2
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. In kitchen, 3 tags on ice machine missing last dates.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter area, towel dispenser jammed. In kitchen, no paper towels. Operator fixed/supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen, walks in ice machine have black stains **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors near rear exit of establishment, no door closer. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In kitchen, mental bowl used as scoop in bulk flour container.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple reach-in cooler, walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer door handles have build up.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen, open bottle water on top ledge of flip top reach-in cooler.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At front counter area, top plate of right side microwave have encrusted splatter. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Multiple reach-in coolers missing ambient thermometers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple bulk flour and seasoning containers have soiled exteriors. In kitchen, shelf at pass thru window soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In kitchen, crab/oyster reach-in cooler has soiled interior.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cook line, standing water in flip top reach-in cooler.
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. In flour container, scoop has handle broken off. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:07 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.