Myrtle Crab Shack
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Myrtle Crab Shack, the earliest from 2023. Myrtle Crab Shack was last inspected on Jan 8, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up five times.
Myrtle Crab Shack's latest score of 67 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bottled sodas in walk-in cooler.
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice scoop stored in aluminum pan with food debris and mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in disrepair.
36-32-5
67
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 01, 2025. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bottled sodas in walk-in cooler on right side.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Person in charge provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored under 3cs.
41-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor behind reach in cooler at kitchen entrance and unable to air dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to-go boxes stored on floor across from cook line.
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on hand wash sink on cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining bottom shelf of prep table next to fryers.
14-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored on prep table next expo window. Person in charge stated it was flour.
02D-01-5
47
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-2024
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen, provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
78
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
37
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash station in kitchen did not have paper towels. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored in kitchen not inverted. Operator inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to crab boiler soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice maker door in disrepair, broken off hinges. Held up by bungee cable.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave walls have build up of food.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have build up of grease. Portable fan on ground in kitchen has dust build up.
23-03-4
70
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator has extended and closed in cash register area resulting in front handwash sink no longer accessible. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In kitchen area, two cases of styrofoam boxes stored on floor. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In reach-in cooler at kitchen area, cardboard used in chicken box to separate tongs. Operator removed cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**
14-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen area, ice machine interior side wall has black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
78
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bibb between triple sinks and handwash sink missing backflow preventer.
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of window cleaner stored on ice machine. Operator moved chemical to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 flying insects by kitchen handwash sink.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Only one tag in last 90 days, no date of last served.
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. Supplied operator with DBPR form 5030-104
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap in restroom, operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Myrtle Crab Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Myrtle Crab Shack on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Myrtle Crab Shack?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Myrtle Crab Shack.
How does Myrtle Crab Shack compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Myrtle Crab Shack most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Myrtle Crab Shack's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Myrtle Crab Shack have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Myrtle 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 Myrtle Crab Shack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Myrtle Crab Shack is inspected around three times per year on average.
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