Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

THE HIDDEN CRAB

942699 OLD NASSAUVILLE RD · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3430672
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8719698
DBPR license5501031

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedDecember 6, 2024 4:48 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedDecember 7, 2024 8:22 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately fifty (50) rodent droppings behind stand up white reach in freezer in back food storage/ice machine area adjacent to kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen is peeling paint.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Two (2) dead roaches in cabinet below sink in unisex restroom in kitchen. Dead roaches discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment/utensils in poor repair. Door for warming unit by pass through window does not close correctly (bungee cord to hold closed). White handled spatula near grill is melted. Gaskets for two door reach in cooler in prep area of kitchen. Gaskets ordered. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door in food storage/ice machine area.

#5Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster and grease receptacle are on oyster shells and dirt.

#6Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in small dry storage area.

#7Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers on cook line. Sides of fryers on cook line.

#9Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor throughout kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:55 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.