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
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 25 live small flying insects inside indoor mop sink next to soda room in kitchen. Approximately 23 live small flying insects in bar area. Bar located inside the restaurant. **Warning**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings present on top of opened cases of silverware and plastic lids in back storage room. 37 rodent droppings present on shelves in back storage room **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. coleslaw (52°F); house made ranch dressing (51-52°F); raw fish (52°F); shredded cheddar (52°F) in salad reach in cooler. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 55°F. Manager stated food was placed in cooler from walk in cooler 30 minutes ago. He also stated cooler is not properly working and that they are waiting on a part. Manager moved food to walk in freezer. 2. Cooked crab and corn boils (44-45°F); raw sausage (45°F); raw chicken (45°F-50°F) in meat walk in cooler. Manager stated cooler door was left opened for awhile this morning. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 41°F. Manager placed bags of ice over the food. 3. cooked rice (44°F); cooked potatoes (44°F); cooked sausage (45°F); seafood stuffing (45-46°F); cheddar cheese (46°F); whole milk cheesec (45°F); coleslaw (45°F); cooked pasta (46°F); house made ranch dressing (46°F) ambient temperature 43°F in produce walk in cooler. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43°F. Manager stated cooler door was left opened for hours earlier this morning. Manager placed bags of ice over the food. Suggested to manager to ensure cooler doors remain closed at all times. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple chemical bottles stored on shelf with cooking oil on cook line. Manager properly stored chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on added splitter to indoor mop sink faucet in NON CHEMICAL SIDE. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to provided employee certificates **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing window cleaner not labeled in expo station. Employee labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 9
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler doors and microwave handles soiled throughout kitchen. **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured in soda room at the end of the cook line. **Warning**
14-11-4Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Left top drawer under flat grill has a torn gasket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Grease buildup on floor behind cooking equipment on cook line and back prep area near walk in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing from hood located in back prep room near walk in coolers. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives stored in warm standing water (89°F) in steam well on cook line. Manager removed knives from water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect zapper lights installed over cleaned equipment on cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beer walk in cooler gasket soiled. **Warning**
36-64-5Basic – Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in pathway to back storage room. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:03 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.