Inspection Report

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CJ CRAB HOUSE AND SEAFOOD

5892 NORWOOD AVE · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32208

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3331773
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8351031
DBPR license2600420

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#12High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In silver reach in cooler in kitchen, cooked potatoes 50F. Potatoes cooked yesterday afternoon. Potatoes discarded. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#13High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In silver reach in cooler in kitchen, cooked potatoes 50F. Potatoes cooked yesterday afternoon. Potatoes discarded. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed by front counter.

#15High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Black containers with yellow lids storing seasonings.

Intermediate 1

#16Intermediate22-02-4

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

Repeat Violation

Basic 11

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door by walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted. Some tiles are damaged. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing in both unisex restrooms in establishment.

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Glass door reach in cooler doors in kitchen do not fully close.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and around front counter coolers. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor in dry storage area. Floor in both restrooms. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.

#7Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in multiple reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of walk in freezer door is rusted. Shelf below prep table in kitchen is rusted. Burner unit in kitchen is rusted. Door for silver reach in cooler in kitchen is dented. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet area under register at front counter. Gaskets for walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Door handles for multiple coolers and freezers in kitchen. Exterior of black storage containers for seasonings. Exterior doors of multiple reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in soiled water by walk in freezer.

#11Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Green wiping cloth on prep table in kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
4 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
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 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.