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 dateMay 31, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3404838
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8547238
DBPR license6502375

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate7 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 3

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw shrimp stored over cooked crab. Operator moved shrimp to bottom shelf. Also, in walk-in freezer, raw scallops in plastic wrap stored over cooked chicken and raw chicken in plastic container stored on case of corn. Operator moved both items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line fry station, milk wash (47F – Cold Holding). Operator stated item out 1 hour on ice. Ice melted. At cook line prep table, sour cream (57F – Cold Holding). Operator stated item out 1 hour, moved to walk-in cooler. At cook line flip top reach-in cooler, shrimp (50F – Cold Holding); crab (45F – Cold Holding); sausage (45F – Cold Holding). All items recently filled, all above chill line. Employee moved to walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line steam table, cooked potatoes (117F – Hot Holding). Operator had employee move to reheat.

Intermediate 6

#11Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. One tags from March missing last sale date. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line fry station, interior of breading container has build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cook line, large pot of oil in front of handwash sink. Employees moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At cook line, metal scrub pad in handwash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment missing chlorine test strip for dish machine **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At dish area, towels not dispensing. Employee fixed, working properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At dry storage, plastic togo cup used to scoop rice. Operator discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At wait station, purse stored on case of paper napkins. Operator moved purse. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. At wait station, plastic cups stacked before air drying.

#4Basic14-10-4

Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. At cook line, Rocks used as weight to hold down paper in plastic baskets. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator nit,able to find last report.

#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, lower shelf of prep table has build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In dry storage area, aluminum pans on top shelf not inverted. Operator had employee invert. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.