Cj Crab House and Seafood
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Cj Crab House and Seafood has 11 inspections in the public record. On Aug 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed”, showing up five times.
Cj Crab House and Seafood's latest score of 100 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
22
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On front line at pass thru window from kitchen, 2 bottles of windex stored on counter with bottles of seasoning. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lobby area reach-in cooler ; puddings (46-48F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (46-48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items placed in cooler 3 days prior. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In lobby area reach-in cooler ; puddings (46-48F - Cold Holding); cheesecake (46-48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items placed in 3 days prior. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In kitchen 3 door reach-in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over cooked shrimp. Eggs moved to bottom of reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator not able to locate current certificates. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. No proof available, no employee training certificates available. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Inspector supplied sign to operator. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen, interior walls and door have stains and build up.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors near rear exit of establishment, no door closer. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in freezer, build up of debris on floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
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 area and kitchen, multiple scoops in seasoning containers have handles touching food. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At front counter area, top plate of 2 microwaves have encrusted splatter.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In shell,oyster reach-in cooler, no ambient thermometer. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, hood filters have build up. In kitchen, exterior of 2 seasoning containers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. In kitchen, scoop in flour container has broken handle.
14-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At front counter area, multiple seasoning containers not labeled.
02D-01-5
26
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In kitchen stand up reach-in cooler with stainless steel doors, crabs (57F - Cold Holding). Employee steed crabs in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: In kitchen stand up reach-in cooler with stainless steel doors, Corn 53f, cooked potatoes 54f, shell eggs 54f, items in cooler overnight. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen stand up reach-in cooler with stainless steel doors, crabs (57F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding). Employee stated all eggs received 1.5 hours earlier, crabs in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: In kitchen stand up reach-in cooler with stainless steel doors, Corn 53f, cooked potatoes 54f, shell eggs 54f, all items in cooler overnight. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
74
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk-in freezer, open case of raw chicken stored on case of raw shrimp. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In kitchen stand up reach-in cooler with stainless steel doors, crabs (57F - Cold Holding). Employee steed crabs in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen stand up reach-in cooler with stainless steel doors, crabs (57F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (49F - Cold Holding). Employee stated all eggs received 1.5 hours earlier, crabs in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Storage by walk-in freezer, can of WD-40 stored next to bag of flour. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple reach in coolers in kitchen. Ice deflector and interior sides in ice machine in kitchen. Interior of microwaves at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Walk in cooler shows rust at bottom. Walk in freezer door threshold is rusted. Mop sink in kitchen is cracked. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors near rear exit of establishment **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in multiple reach in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
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 area, scoop on one seasoning container has handle touching product. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment at front counter. Floor throughout back kitchen area. Floor in both restrooms in establishment. Floor under triple sink in kitchen. Floor in walk-in freezer. Wall under triple sink in kitchen. Walls in walk-in cooler. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front counter, wet towel on counter at microwaves
21-12-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In kitchen, turkey necks thawing in sink in standing water. Employee turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In kitchen, open drink in glass door reach-in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple handles for reach in coolers and walk-in cooler in kitchen. Door slides on front counter reach-in coolers.
23-03-4
26
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on outside faucet in back where orange hose is attached.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front reach in cooler near front counter, cheesecake 48F. Cheesecake placed in reach in cooler three days prior. Cheesecake discarded. See stop sale.
03A-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 front reach in cooler near front counter, cheesecake 48F. Cheesecake placed in reach in cooler three days prior. Cheesecake discarded. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In glass door reach in cooler in back kitchen, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat cooked crab. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At front counter prep area, two large black utility containers with seasonings in direct contact with containers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in kitchen handled personal cell phone with gloved hands, put phone in pocket, and immediately handle strainer with cooked crabs without removing gloves and washing hands. Person in Charge coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags presented were not in chronological order.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All reach in coolers in kitchen. Ice deflector in ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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 employees working at time of inspection - none are certified food managers.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored on shelf by walk in freezer. Person in Charge states will label. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors near rear exit of establishment.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2022.
50-09-4
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 opened soda can at front counter. Employee placed drink into cup with lid. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on top of microwave in front prep area. Phone moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment at front counter. Floor throughout back kitchen area. Floor in both restrooms in establishment. Floor under triple sink in kitchen. Wall under triple sink in kitchen. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Entire back area by dumpster has heavy trash build up.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both dumpster and grease receptacle in back of establishment are on dirt/grass.
33-23-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in black seasoning container in kitchen near fryers.
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in multiple reach in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Walk in cooler shows rust at bottom. Walk in freezer door threshold is rusted. Mop sink in kitchen is cracked. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinets and storage areas at front counter. Multiple handles for reach in coolers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door does not self close.
35B-03-4
12
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Black containers with yellow lids storing seasonings.
14-15-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed by front counter.
35A-02-6
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 silver reach in cooler in kitchen, cooked potatoes 50F. Potatoes cooked yesterday afternoon. Potatoes discarded. 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 silver reach in cooler in kitchen, cooked potatoes 50F. Potatoes cooked yesterday afternoon. Potatoes discarded. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of multiple reach in coolers in kitchen. Interior of ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door by walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted. Some tiles are damaged. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing in both unisex restrooms in establishment.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Glass door reach in cooler doors in kitchen do not fully close.
14-11-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under and around front counter coolers. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor in dry storage area. Floor in both restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in multiple reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of walk in freezer door is rusted. Shelf below prep table in kitchen is rusted. Burner unit in kitchen is rusted. Door for silver reach in cooler in kitchen is dented. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet area under register at front counter. Gaskets for walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Door handles for multiple coolers and freezers in kitchen. Exterior of black storage containers for seasonings. Exterior doors of multiple reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in soiled water by walk in freezer.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Green wiping cloth on prep table in kitchen.
21-12-4
29
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored on prep table at front counter. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags are missing dates. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
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. No plan could be provided. Inspector emailed example of plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has been prepping in front counter area since 12/7/2020. At that time there was no hand washing sink present. Establishment has added hand washing sink per plan review, but has not submitted plans to plan review. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink at front counter. At hand washing sink in restroom. Soap provided at hand washing sink at front counter. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow chemical cleaner stored by mop sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Interior of walk in freezer walls/door are rusted. Shelf below prep table in kitchen is rusted. Two burners by fryers are rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in multiple reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of shrimp on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment at front counter. Floor in small area by walk in freezer. Floor under equipment in kitchen. Wall under triple sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Four dead roaches in restroom in kitchen. Dead roaches discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door by walk in freezer.
32-04-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Toilet is soiled in restroom in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
32-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in coolers in kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet area under register at front counter. Gaskets for walk in cooler, walk in freezer and reach in coolers in kitchen. Inside light fixture by walk in freezer. Sides of fryers. Hood filters above cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
27
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
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
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cj Crab House and Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cj Crab House and Seafood on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cj Crab House and Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cj Crab House and Seafood.
How does Cj Crab House and Seafood compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Cj Crab House and Seafood most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Cj Crab House and Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cj Crab House and Seafood have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cj 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 Cj Crab House and Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cj Crab House and Seafood is inspected around four times per year on average.
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