Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CJ CRAB HOUSE AND SEAFOOD

5892 NORWOOD AVE · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32208

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3724898
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13763391
DBPR license2600420

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 8, 2026 2:51 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 9, 2026 2:21 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent, Roach & Fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#14High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed seven live flying insects through kitchen area by the pass through window, by the three compartment sink, around center prep table and live crabs. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Pest activity present as evidenced by rodent and roach droppings found. Observed approximately 75 droppings of roaches and rodents commingled on floor of storage hallway next to the walk in freezer. Operator swept floor of storage hallway. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#16High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over cooked ready to eat shrimp. Operator relocated the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#17Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags stored on counter missing date marking for when last served. Not kept in chronological order. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior base of oyster reach in cooler with food debris build up. Microwaves at front counter with food debris build up along bottom plate.

#19Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by employee restroom. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#20Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two expired food handler training, one expired food handling employee present at time of inspection.

Basic 13

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Accumulation of mold like substance on interior sidewall of bulk ice bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles to glass door reach in cooler with food residue debris build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches, two on glue trap on floor of hallway by walk in freezer, one behind reach in cooler closest to the employee bathroom. Operator swept two roaches from glue trap and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4Basic35A-20-4

Basic – Dead rodent present. Observed two dead rodents on glue trap under storage shelf in hallway by walk in freezer. Operator swept and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on in use prep table at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on box of hot sauce at front counter.

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under and behind equipment with food debris build up. Ceiling over front counter prep area soiled heavy accumulation of dust. Walls and doors by front counter visible stained. Floor of kitchen area with standing water build up.

#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on seal of reach in freezer door.

#9Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk seasoning containers with scoop handles in contact with the seasoning.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sliding doors of front display reach in cooler with debris build up along edges. Exteriors of bulk seasoning containers with food debris build up. Cook line hood filters with dust build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster out rear exterior door with open lid.

#12Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service carry out containers on side of bulk ice bin not covered or inverted.

#13Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water at base of glass door reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:23 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.