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 2
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 7 flying insects through establishment, 2 on center prep table of kitchen on food being discarded, 1 around the prep space closest the three compartment sink and 4 flying insects behind the front service counter where customers orders are boxed and prepared. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches during inspection, live roach observed under center kitchen area prep table and live roach observed at hallway entering into restroom area on wall. Operator disposed of both live roaches. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Multiple oyster tags missing date mark for date of last served. Not stored in chronological order. **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In the flip-top cooler top reach in cooler in covered trays, cooked egg 930 (52F – Cooling); cooked potatoes 930 (51F – Cooling); cooked corn 930 (52F – Cooling) after 20 minutes, second temperature cooked egg (50F – Cooling); second temperature cooked potatoes (50F – Cooling); cooked corn second temperature (50F – Cooling). Operator relocated to glass door reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification for Muhamed Ahmosawi expired 01/08/2026. No other food manager certification available. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of bulk ice bin with mold like substance build up on side plates. Scoop in bulk seasoning containers with food debris build up. Interior of front counter microwave with old food debris build up. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by kitchen restroom. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. One expired food handler training present. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 10
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At front counter prep station, bulk seasoning container with funnel type utensil used to scoop seasoning with no handle.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Standup reach in cooler next to flip-top cooler top reach in cooler with soiled door handles. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation of dust on ceiling over front counter food prep area. Multiple walls visibly soiled. Floor through kitchen area with standing water in multiple locations. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Jugs of fryer oil stored on floor in front of walk in freezer. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up on sliding top reach in freezer in waiting area. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Front counter seasoning station has scoop stored in bulk container with handle in contact with the product. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior backside of glass door two door reach in cooler with soiled debris build up.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers stored over flip-top cooler top reach in cooler not inverted or covered for protection. **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In the prep sink and three compartment sink, shrimp thawing without cold running water. Operator turned water on for all sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two bulk seasoning containers at front counter missing product labeling.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 3:37 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.