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A1A CRAB HOUSE

667 W KING ST · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32084

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 5, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3371000
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8390260
DBPR license6501728

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Observed spices stored in hardware store 5 gallon bucket.

#7High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed green hose connected to triple sink faucet without vacuum breaker. Discussed with person in charge.

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate11-27-4

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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 5

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed non handled plastic container used to scoop spices. Discussed with person in charge.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn.

#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed multiple cracked floor tiles near triple sink. Observed hole in wall near triple sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler, reach in freezer soiled with black/green mold like substance.

#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple bulk food containers with unknown spices or white powders missing labels. Person in charge added labels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:38 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.