Inspection Report

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CAJUN CRAB HUT

2125 US HIGHWAY 1 S · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3360688
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8379948
DBPR license6502375

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In chest freezer across from dry storage, frozen scallops stored over frozen onion rings. Operator rearranged freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen at end of cook line, batter made with dairy (67F – Cold Holding) Operator stated batter had been made 3 hrs prior and placed in walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 6

#10Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags missing dates of sell date. Operator dated tags. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with handout during inspection.

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On bottom shelf across from dish machine, cutting board has heavy staining.

#13Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge in hand washing sinks at end of cook line. Operator removed sponge. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment does not have chlorine test kit for their dish machine.

#15Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap in both hand washing sinks in kitchen. Operator filled both soap dispensers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On bottom shelf across from dish machine, bulk container of flour has plastic Togo container used as scoop. Operator removed plastic container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of shelf across from dish machine has rust buildup. At server station on soda machine, area around soda nozzles has mold-like substance.

#3Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook line, stack of Togo boxes not inverted. Operator inverted Togo boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. By mop sink, wet mop stored in bucket. Operator propped mop up to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At server station, wet wiping cloth on counter. Operator removed wet cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On bottom shelf across from dish machine, bulk container of flour missing label. In dry storage area, bulk containers of salt, sugar, flour, rice, and Cajun seasoning missing labels. Operator labeled all containers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 12:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 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.