Crab Trap
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Crab Trap has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food thawed”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Fernandina Beach average 68, so Crab Trap is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Raw fish observed over ready to eat raw oyster in reach in cooler on prep line. Employee took fish and placed it in an appropriate area Raw fish observed over ready to eat buttermilk, in reach in cooler on prep line, employee moved fish from over the ready to eat product. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-16-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In fry cooler crab cake, shrimp , shrimp, lobster, fish, fish, hush puppy mix, corn dog mix, crab cake mix. (44-48F - Cold Holding) operators disposed of all food, operator stated that the food was in unit overnight. Ambient temperature of unit 47F at bottom of unit during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fry cooler crab cake, shrimp , shrimp, lobster, fish, fish, hush puppy mix, corn dog mix, crab cake mix. (44-48F - Cold Holding) operators disposed of all food, operator stated that the food had been out of temp over night. Ambient temperature of unit during inspection 47F at bottom of unit. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed several tags without dates for last served, oysters removed from original package with tags not kept with oysters, discussed with operators. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water handle not functional at upper bar sever area.
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile over Ice machine in kitchen area missing. It was recently being worked on. Multiple holes in walls In kitchen area near kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink with no lid on it on prep table in kitchen area. Employee disposed of the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee headphones on prep table with microwave, Employee moved ear buds, to a designated area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in right side top of fry cooler with ice buildup observed in unit.
14-11-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish being thawed improperly fish was in sink, sitting in water with no running water over it. Pic turned on running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
41
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
14
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. House made blue cheese dressings 2-09 House made Ranch date 2-10
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour, moved
14-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One employee with a watch in kitchen doing prep, watch removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in 76f, wAter discarded **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Alligator in triple sink thawing at room temperature water, placed under running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
64
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. larger white container with white substance One is powder suger and other is sugar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Not labeled still **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
90
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Zapps bottle with clear substance. Labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test **Warning**
16-37-1
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags of flour in back storage area **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. larger white container with white substance One is powder suger and other is sugar **Warning**
02D-01-5
58
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs on top shelf in walk in cooler Over pork and seafood **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Crab hush puppies dated 1-26-23, discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Red snapper listed in menu, crismon snapper in freezer, invoices show crismon snapper and Mexican wild snapper **Admin Complaint**
52-01-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna, oysters and tuna tataki **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. Emailed sign, manager printed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow substance in an unlabeled bottle manager labeled **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In back area **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler personal drinks not labeled commingled with customers items **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Open Case of soup in box on walk in freezer floor. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine, moved to tray **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clear buckets. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp in fish thawing in standing water in kitchen **Warning**
06-01-5
35
Jul 1, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crab Trap last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crab Trap on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crab Trap?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food thawed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Crab Trap.
How does Crab Trap compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
Crab Trap most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fernandina Beach average of 68.
Has Crab Trap's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Crab Trap have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Crab Trap 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 Crab Trap inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Crab Trap is inspected around three times per year on average.
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