JOE¿S CRAB SHACK
6 BEACH BLVD · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32250
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of diced tomatoes And black beans on dry storage shelf.
35A-02-5High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. 1)5 small flying insects in kitchen near dry storage shelf. 2) 2 small flying insects in kitchen on cook line and prep area. 3) 6 small flying insects in bar area near dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)cooked shrimp (45-47°F cold holding) cooked white rice (50°F cold holding) stored on flip top cooler in prep station area. Manager stated they are used to top gumbo and they have been in the cooler since last night. Manager discarded food.
08A-10-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. 1) raw shrimp over shredded cheese and cocktail sauce in reach in cooler on cook on. Manager properly separated food items. 2)raw shrimp over French fries, hush puppies, and sweet potatoes in reach in freezer. Manager properly separated food items. 3) raw scallops with cooked crab cake mixture and cut peppers. Manager properly separated food. 4)ice cream sandwich stored under raw frozen fish. Manager properly separated food items. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 rodent dropping under storage shelf in storage room/indoor dumpster area, 2 rodent droppings on floor near back door, 2 rodent droppings on stairs leading to basement area
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. 1)cooked shrimp (45-47°F cold holding) cooked white rice (50°F cold holding) stored on flip top cooler in prep station area. Manager stated they are used to top gumbo and they have been in the cooler since last night. Manager discarded food.
Intermediate 4
22-20-4Intermediate – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine next to prep area interior surface soiled with black/green mold like substance.
01C-05-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not in chronological order.
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some oyster tags not marked with last date used.
31A-13-4Intermediate – Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Handwash sink behind bar was used as a dump sink for for ice.
Basic 10
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not adequately secured in mop sink area across from dry storage area, manager properly secured co2 tanks during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean food storage containers stacked together while still wet.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at back door entrance of restaurant, gap at kitchen exit door leading to indoor dumpster area
36-18-4Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Several floor tiles missing or cracked in kitchen area.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Box of pasta stored on floor near dry storage shelf. Manager properly stored food on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-4Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. 1) ice scoop stored on top of ice machine near dry storage shelf. Manager properly stored the ice scoop. 2) ice scoop stored in dirty metal containers in the bar area. Manager properly stored ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
38-07-4Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1) light on ceiling missing shield above dry food shelf In dry storage area. 2) light on ceiling missing above food prep area across from walk in cooler.
23-10-4Basic – Walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walk in cooler used for beer and beverages gasket is soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at hand wash sink across from ice machine
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Four working containers of powder like substances unlabeled in kitchen area. Manager properly labeled all containers. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:21 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 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.