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CRAB TRAP

31 N 2 ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 1, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3457882
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8759266
DBPR license5500335

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 9

#8High 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 walk in cooler, cooked mashed potatoes 48F cooled overnight. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#9High 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 walk in cooler, cooked mashed potatoes 48F cooled overnight. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two (2) live flies observed in back dock area.

#11High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, coleslaw prepared 10/24, fish dip prepared 10/25, lobster saffron sauce prepared 10/23, clam chowder prepared 10/25, risotto prepared 10/19. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One (1) live roach on cook line in kitchen. Live roach discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from cooking equipment, containers of broccoli, corn, spinach, beans, potatoes, asparagus, butter, clams, peas, pasta, rice, shrimp, collard greens, cheese, lobster, squash 67F stored overnight (reach in cooler unplugged). See stop sale. In warming station (not operating), butter 74F. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from cooking equipment, containers of broccoli, corn, spinach, beans, potatoes, asparagus, butter, clams, peas, pasta, rice, shrimp, collard greens, cheese, lobster, squash 67F stored overnight (reach in cooler unplugged). See stop sale. In warming station (not operating), butter 74F. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#15High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two cans of insecticide stored with containers of oil in dry storage area. Insecticide moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on back outside faucet where red hose is attached. Missing on faucet near cook line where white hose is attached. Operator states going to purchase today. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#17Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. No dates on tags.

#18Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Four (4) employees working at beginning of inspection. Certified food manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In small reach in cooler in server area if kitchen, créme brûlée made three days prior not dated. Manager dated items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex restroom upstairs in dining area.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Two (2) dead roaches observed in establishment – one in back dock area and one in small storage area in dining area. Dead roaches discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean cups in server area in dining area.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by ice machine in back kitchen. Floor under bar equipment in dining area.

#5Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both grease receptacles behind establishment. Operator states he will call grease receptacle company to move. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Two shelves below cooking equipment. Foil removed and replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
4 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 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 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.