Joe's Crab Shack
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Joe's Crab Shack stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Joe's Crab Shack's latest score is in line with the Jacksonville average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed 2 threaded hose bibs in linen closet without back flow devices.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer along door.
14-69-4
74
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 5 flying insects. 4 flying insects in bar area. 1 flying insect near ware washing area. Manager was able to kill 1 flying which made total 4. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored on table next to clean dishes. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed establishment with copies of food handler certificates.
53B-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile at entrance of kitchen in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored under cutting board located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed In use wiping cloth under cutting board located on on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
55
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed High temperature dish machine at 140F. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Still the same at callback. **Time Extended**
22-49-4
86
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed House made ranch dressing dated 7-27-2025. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-28-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed High temperature dish machine at 140F. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 35 flying insects. 24 flying insects in bar area next to 2 open ice bins used for drinks. 8 flying insects in kitchen. 3 flying insects in ware washing area near clean racks. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in ware washing (High temperature dish machine)area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi and Salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen . See stop sale **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer stored on prep table located near fryers. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting on dry storage rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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. Observed in walk in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi and Salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen . See stop sale
06-09-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple missing ceiling tiles and ceiling tiles in disrepair due to water leak. Observed ceiling tiles soiled.
36-32-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed stickers on clean food containers. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in kitchen area in disrepair and missing in seafood cooler..
36-17-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in equipment storage standing water due to leak in ceiling.
36-22-4
29
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature dish machine at 105F. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags missing last date of served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing a substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing oil not labeled properly. Manager placed label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shields in kitchen cracked.
38-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in water on stove at 90F-100F. Manager removed utensils and will placed utensils in water that is 135F and higher. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on clean dry dishes. Manager will have employee remove. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
61
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of peroxide on prep table above clean dishes without label on it. Manager placed a label on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on steam table Hush puppies at (120F - Hot Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded hush puppies. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in seafood and meat cooler Crab (49F - Cold Holding); Steak (51F - Cold Holding); Beef patties (51F - Cold Holding); Sausage (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (48F - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily threw discolored beef patties out. Cooler has an Ambient temperature of 52F. Manager stated worker has been in /out of cooler since 11am. Manager removed all meats, crab , oysters and placed in produce cooler, and placed ice on recently prepped shrimp. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 4 flying insects. 3 flying insects in kitchen near mop sink area. 1 flying insect in in side bar area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled near the nozzles. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed AC drain line draining into hand washing sinks in kitchen.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed high temperature dish machine without measuring device to test proper sanitation. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed 2 ice machines soiled in the interior of both with mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in outside bar hand sink. Inspector will provide copy of hand washing sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
37
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Nov 7, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in mop sink area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink with the back flow incorrectly placed before splitter. Manager removed the splitter from mop sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared from original fruit. Observed menu stating these following cocktails contain fresh lime juice, Patron margaritas American Mule, Exotic Mule, Passion Margarita, Premium Margarita, and Better Belize.
52-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.observed paper towels not dispensing properly. Manager provided paper towels for hand sink. Observed no soap at hand sink near dry storage area. Manager provided soap for station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed establishment without original Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for some employees trained.
53B-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dishes on clean dry storage rack not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes stored in soiled tubs on clean drying rack.
24-05-4
47
Apr 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects in bar area 2 live flying insects in mop sink area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: 3 live flying insects in bar area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. milk wash (60F); batter (66F) stored on ice in breading cooler on cook line. Manager stated he has no knowledge of the time the food was placed in cooler from walk in cooler. Manager discarded food. house made ranch (74F); stuff crab (46-67F) stored on ice in pizza cooler on cook line. Manager stated he has no knowledge of the time the food was placed in cooler. Manager discarded food. cheddar (67F); clam chowder (68-69F); cooked corn mix (67F); stuffing (68F) stored inside non working and not power on pizza cooler on cook line. Cook stated food was placed in cooler from walk in cooler 4 hours ago. Manager discarded food. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects in bar area 2 live flying insects in mop sink area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on left side on added splitter on mop sink faucet
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk wash (60F); batter (66F) stored on ice in breading cooler on cook line. Manager stated he has no knowledge of the time the food was placed in cooler from walk in cooler. Manager discarded food. See stop sale. house made ranch (74F); stuff crab (46-67F) stored on ice in pizza cooler on cook line. Manager stated he has no knowledge of the time the food was placed in cooler. Manager discarded food. See stop sale. cheddar (67F); clam chowder (68-69F); cooked corn mix (67F); stuffing (68F) stored inside non working and not power on pizza cooler on cook line. Cook stated food was placed in cooler from walk in cooler 4 hours ago. Manager discarded food. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Certified manager has no knowledge of the big 6 foodborne illness. Reviewed with manager and emailed him big 6 handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-01-5
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Manager has no knowledge of the 8 major food allergens. Reviewed with manager and emailed him food allergen hand out. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-16-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared from original fruit. Dine in menu advertises that the following cocktails are made with fresh lime juice: Patron margaritas, American mule, Exotic mule, Passion margarita, Premium margarita and Better Belize. Per bartender establishment uses bottle lime juice from concentrate not fresh lime juice. Reviewed with manager. **Admin Complaint**
52-09-4
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. Manager did not provided written clean up plan for vomiting and diarrhea. Reviewed with manager and emailed him clean up plan hand out. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Right side interior of ice machine soiled
22-20-5
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. Found unfrozen raw fish in sealed commercially ROP bags in secondary walk in cooler. Employee removed raw fish from sealed bags. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor behind cooking equipment on cook line covered with standing water **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between coolers on cook line. Manager properly stored knives **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple utensils stored in warm stating water ( 118F) on cook line. Manager removed utensils from cook line. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towel under cutting board in pizza station on cook line. Manager removed wet towel from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe under handwash sink on cook line **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple plastic containers of flour not labeled on cook line.
02D-01-5
25
Sep 12, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sher Wali Khan is the manager on duty and he is not certified as a food service manager. He only has a food handler certificate. Wali was promoted to the manager position August 2021.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Sher Wali Khan still not manager certified. Manager stated he will take test in the next couple of weeks. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Time extended **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Still the same at callback no proof manager certification at callback. **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen 2. Floor soiled on cook line, storage room near mop sink and ware washing area. 3. Wall soiled in mop area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Floor and wall still soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Floor and walls still have accumulation. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: 1. Still the same at callback 2. Floors cleaned at callback 3. Still the same at callback **Time Extended**
36-34-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joe's Crab Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joe's Crab Shack on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joe's Crab Shack?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Joe's Crab Shack.
How does Joe's Crab Shack compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Joe's Crab Shack most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Joe's Crab Shack's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joe's Crab Shack have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Joe's Crab Shack means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Joe's Crab Shack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joe's Crab Shack is inspected around four times per year on average.
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