Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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MR CRAB

1161 LANE AVE S · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32205

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 27, 2022
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3306910
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8214301
DBPR license2615414

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 27, 2022 5:13 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 28, 2022 6:22 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical23 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#16High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live fly on cook line in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#17High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Container of portioned ranch dressing in reach in cooler in server area prepared 12/19/22. Ranch dressing discarded.

Stop Sale
#18High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 26 live roaches in establishment: six (6) in server station behind reach in cooler where food is stored, seven (7) on wall by dish machine inside kitchen area, 11 (eleven) and one roach egg sac behind reach in cooler on cookline across from cooking equipment in kitchen, and 2 (two) in dry food storage area of kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#19High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Blue soap on prep table near cook line. Soap moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#20Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine in kitchen. Interior of multiple reach in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#21Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four employees working during inspection, none are certified food managers.

#22Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in kitchen by ice machine. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#23Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink by ice machine has hot water turned off. Employee turned hot water on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 15

#1Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. On cook line for garlic margarine products. In server area for condiments.

#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two blue ice buckets near ice machine in kitchen.

#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on wall behind reach in cooler across from cooking equipment in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink cup near front counter. Drink discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing/broken at plumbing fixture. Hot water faucet for hand washing sink by ice machine is stripped. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor by hand washing sink at end of cook line.

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in server area. Floor under equipment in kitchen. Floor in dry storage area. Floor in dish area. Walls in dish area. Walls on cook line and behind cooking equipment. Ceiling tiles in kitchen.

#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple walls in both server and in kitchen areas including broken/missing cove molding.

#9Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In two door reach in freezer in prep area.

#10Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple shelves below prep tables are rusted.

#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior and sides of kitchen equipment throughout kitchen. Gaskets for multiple coolers in kitchen. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. Racks in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near prep area.

#13Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floor is unsealed concrete.

#14Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wood on wall by ice machine under hand washing sink is not sealed.

#15Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop water in server station. Mop removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:53 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.