Bob's Crab House
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
95
Score
Bob's Crab House has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 31, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Bob's Crab House is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back kitchen, in ice machine, bin has black stains on walls and lime scale build up at chute. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
95
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found, Observed 1 flying insect at triple sink area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In kitchen, handwash sink hot water only reached 84f after running for several minutes.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back kitchen, in ice machine, bin has black stains on walls and lime scale build up at chute. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At front counter area, lower shelves on prep table have build up of seasoning debris.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At front counter, seasoning container below counter has scoop handle touching product. Operator moved scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In back kitchen, grey shirts stored on shelf above seasoning and parsley.
40-06-5
64
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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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 front reach in cooler, eight hard boiled eggs cooled overnight 50F. See stop sale.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In front reach in cooler, eight hard boiled eggs cooled overnight 50F. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In back maintenance storage room, one dead roach on floor. Dead roach discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee green jacket stored on front counter area near to go items. Jacket moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under blue racks in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
64
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at end of outside faucet in back of building where white hose is attached.
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In front counter cabinets below microwaves, stainless steel cleaner stored with spice and napkins. Cleaner moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in back storage area is peeling.
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in back storage area behind door. Dead roach discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under oyster reach in cooler in front area. Floor in back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by hot water heater in kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. In back storage area, rack for to go containers is rusted.
14-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In back storage area, foam containers stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Small area under chemical rack in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
52
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee training record is expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under blue racks in walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen, concrete step by entrance to front counter. In back kitchen, concrete where no tile is.
36-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In kitchen, unisex restroom has no covered receptacle.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee cup in kitchen on prep table.
12B-12-5
74
Oct 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bob's Crab House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bob's Crab House on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bob's Crab House?
Across the inspection record, “floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bob's Crab House.
How does Bob's Crab House compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Bob's Crab House most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Bob's Crab House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bob's Crab House have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bob's Crab House 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 Bob's Crab House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bob's Crab House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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