THE HIDDEN CRAB
942699 OLD NASSAUVILLE RD · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher 0 ppms chlorine **Warning**
50-17-2High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-22 **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 13 rodent droppings in back dry storage area floor 5 rodent droppings on top of dishwasher 2 rodent droppings on floor under dishwasher **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1)Hose bib near side door where red hose is hooked up to 2) hose bib near back door(right hand side of back door) **Warning**
Intermediate 2
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Not used to check dishwasher **Warning**
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler unable to verify when opened, states possibly Sunday **Warning**
Basic 9
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Restroom in kitchen door left open **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups in rice and cups in seasoning. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellular phone, keys, and wallet over flip top 3 door cooler **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bagged potatoes in walk in cooler on floor **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clear container that biscuits are stored in hot holding glass warmers cracked **Warning**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored inside clear containers with soiled water **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open personal water bottle in reach in 3 door cooler **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Crab cooler and cooler where burgers are kept Pooling water inside **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Seasoning cover on seasoning salt container **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:04 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.