Blue Crab House and Seafood
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Blue Crab House and Seafood has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Blue Crab House and Seafood was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Grease receptacle/dumpster not” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Blue Crab House and Seafood's latest score of 82 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle stored on non absorbent surface behind establishment. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on gaskets of walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed opened lid on dumpster behind establishment.
33-16-4
82
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in side kitchen near cook station.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple boxes of cooked crab and cooked potatoes with no date marking. Per person in charge food items were cooked 2 days prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle stored directly on soil at side of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on walk-in freezer door.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet between three compartment sink and hand wash sink leaking when water at hand wash sink is turned out. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored near crab boiler in side kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
67
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened box of raw fish items stored over bag of ready to eat fries in standing reach in freezer near office. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed 2 out of 4 oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed customer with person in charge in crab walk-in cooler observing live crabs.
43-08-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle stored directly on grass and soil at rear of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored next to fryer station near crab boiler. Person in charge stated it was flour and labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelving unit used to store clean dishes. Person in charge discarded cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet and pipe near three compartment sink leaking water and wrapped with plastic bag. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed opened dumpster lid at rear of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
55
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed hand wash sink next to three compartment sink in kitchen area taking 1+ minutes to dispense hot water.
12A-08-4
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment operating without a license. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored with raw breaded shrimp in reach in cooler next to walk-in cooler. Food items removed from original commercial packaging. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage locations. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Observed box of raw, in shell, fresh oysters stored in standing reach in cooler in common area with no tag. Person in charge provided invoice and tag from approved vendor. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed establishment open and operating with no certified food manager. **Warning**
53A-07-6
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. Observed two employees currently working with no signed reporting agreement. Both employees have been working for less than 60 days. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on ground behind functioning ice machine. Person in charge cleaned and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles near three compartment sink in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on ground around grease receptacle at side of establishment.
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster and grease receptacle at side of establishment not on proper pad.
33-23-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster with open lids at side of establishment.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exit of kitchen with broken self closing arm and unable to self close.
35B-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe between hand wash sink and three compartment sink leaking water.
29-11-4
30
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of oysters on the floor in walk in freezer. Owner moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Right dumpster lid of shared dumpster is open. Owner closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door self-closure is disconnected.
35B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in sink in standing water. Operator placed running water over shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
82
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2023
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at triple sinks blocked by red hose. Operator moved hose. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and door outside of walk-in cooler soiled. Wall at cook line room has build up.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in mop bucket with water. Operator hung mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
64
Jan 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Crab House and Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Crab House and Seafood on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Crab House and Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “grease receptacle/dumpster not” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Blue Crab House and Seafood.
How does Blue Crab House and Seafood compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Blue Crab House and Seafood most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Blue Crab House and Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Crab House and Seafood have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Blue Crab House and Seafood means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Blue Crab House and Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Crab House and Seafood is inspected around three times per year on average.
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