Blue Crab King

5032 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32210

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 20, 2022

Score

High Risk

With just one inspection in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Dec 20, 2022. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Note that Blue Crab King's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 20, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Blue Crab King on the weaker side.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

7 major violations. 12 minor violations.

View 19 violations

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

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/. He couldn't find it **Warning**

53A-07-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink at front counter, operator placed some **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Gave one and posted it **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02A-01-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Seafood salad made yesterday morning, cream cheese and milk too

02C-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles on handsink at front counter and cooler up used as dry storage, front counter, exterior of boiling pot **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear by cook line

35B-03-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On sugar by cook line **Repeat Violation**

14-01-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright cooler by cook line

14-33-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powder in bulk containers under prep table, cook line

02D-01-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright cooler by cook line

22-16-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes with food on floor, front counter storage area

08B-38-4

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One is broken

14-42-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Fryer basket

22-08-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

51-18-6

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Crab King last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blue Crab King on file is from Dec 20, 2022. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Blue Crab King compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Blue Crab King most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Blue Crab King 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.

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