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J & C CRAB

1036-24 DUNN AVE · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32218

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 16, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3695305
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13668568
DBPR license2615633

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#11High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At cook line reach-in cooler across from fry station, container of raw chicken stored over crab cakes. Also, in walk-in freezer, multiple containers of raw chicken and raw fish stored over crab legs, hush puppies and cheese sticks. All,items moved to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line reach-in cooler across from fry station, shell oysters (52, 57F – Cold Holding). Oysters placed in cooler 2 hours earlier. Oyster stored on top section above chill line. Operator added ice on oysters and moved to bottom of cooler. Oysters 40f after 20 minutes. At cook line on counter, chicken wings (57F – Cold Holding). Wings out for orders, returned to walk-in cooler. At cook line reach-in cooler across from wok station, mussels (45F – Cold Holding). Mussels out for 2 hours, ice added over mussels, retemp 39 after 20 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, corn (75F – Hot Holding). Ron placed on line 2 hours prior. Employee moved corn to reheat, second temperature 173f after 30 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At cook line, splitter on hose bibb missing backflow preventers on both ends. Operator placed preventers on both ends during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At fry station handwash sink, bowl in handwash sink and rack in front of sink. At prep area handwash sink, strainer in handwash sink and trash can in front of sink. All items moved from sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar, spray bottle identified as disinfectant not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At dry storage hallway, plastic togo cups used as scoops in rice and sugar. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, employee drink on shelf above reach-in cooler. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At dry storage in wait station area, multiple employee coats/backpack stored on single service items. Employees moved all personal items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. At dish area, clean pans stacked before air drying.

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. At wait station, microwave has rusted/chipped finish on interior.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. At cook line, multiple jugs of liquid margarine stored on floor. Employee moved jugs to shelf. In walk-in cooler, case of shell eggs on floor. Employee moved eggs to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At dry storage hallway, scoops in Cajun and GB seasonings have handles touching food. Operator moved scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At wait station, handwash sign has verbiage worn off. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. In walk-in freezer, wax cardboard lids reused as dividers between stacked foods. At cook line, cardboard lids reused for togo boxes. Operator removed all cardboard. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#10Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk-in cooler, storage shelves have rust that has pitted surface. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 5:36 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.