Barons Crab Stop
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
47
Score
Across the available record, Barons Crab Stop has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Barons Crab Stop was last inspected on Mar 11, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Barons Crab Stop's latest score of 47 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw chicken over oysters, manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to dump milk in handsink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some not marked oyster tags
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with foil pans, moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In large ice machine handle in ice moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
58
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw lobster in reach in freezer of customer lobby stored over ready to eat hush puppies. Operator moved lobster below hush puppies. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of windex stored on same shelf next to spices behind counter. Operator removed windex from area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk in reach in cooler of kitchen was not date marked. Per operator, milk was opened two days prior. Operator added date marking. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station by manager office, no paper towels. Operator supplied paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee, hired less than 60 days, did not have employee responsibility signed. Operator had employee sign and date with inspector present. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Standing reach in cooler in kitchen shelves are rusted with paint chipping off.
14-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In manager office, to go containers on ground. Operator removed from ground. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating from pan on clean prep table in kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open water bottle in cooler where customer food is stored in kitchen. Operator removed water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on ground below triple sink. Operator removed bucket from ground. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
43
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
61
Apr 6, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-104. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator DBPR form 5030-103 **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp in cook line reach-in cooler cooked yesterday, not dated.
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee restroom door open. Operator closed door. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach-in cooler at cook line, personal food stored over customer foods. Operator moved personal items to bottom shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in triple door reach-in cooler in lobby area. Operator placed thermometer in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of bulk breading containers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle water in under counter reach-in cooler at microwave area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple items thawing in triple sinks, only one item under running water. Operator placed all items in running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
55
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge stored in handwash sink by employee restroom. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine, front of deflection plate has build up. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cook line. Operator stated they are scheduled to be cleaned tomorrow. Exterior of seasoning container and lid of flour container. Operator cleaned lid. Exterior of liquid margarine squeeze bottles,
23-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Barons Crab Stop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Barons Crab Stop on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Barons Crab Stop?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Barons Crab Stop.
How does Barons Crab Stop compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Barons Crab Stop most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Barons Crab Stop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Barons Crab Stop have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Barons Crab Stop means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Barons Crab Stop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Barons Crab Stop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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