R &R Crab House 2
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
95
Score
R &R Crab House 2 has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 15, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; R &R Crab House 2 is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Multiple Bagged oyster in large brown bags and and small clear bags more than one batch
01C-06-5
95
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Approximately 10 oysters tag stored at hand sink dated **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl with boiled egg stored in handsink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Establishment uses a color system of who makes the plates but not how long plate are in service
02C-02-5
74
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
90
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-24 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On handsink near triple sink. Under prep sink in back area **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some Tags not marked Can't find any from August about 20 with out a date
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine soiled with black and red growth inside upper area
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handsink in kitchen next to triple sink
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Crab trays, cooked eggs, cooked sausages and cooked shrimp bowls, no dates or system to know when items was cooked **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Restroom locked with a sign that states Storage Room
32-09-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of soiled ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
45
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib next to triple sink **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
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. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside ice machine with black growth on upper area
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked crab trays, crawfish cooked shrimp cups, operator states made previous day will keep for 2 days no date marking
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of soiled ice machine, moved to a pan
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All three microwaves upfront soiled
22-08-4
58
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bib left of triple sink area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shelled oysters, cooked crab legs, cooked shrimp (44-46F - Cold Holding) in reach in display cooler located left of front entrance. Operator indicated left side reach in display cooler with grab and go food packets was on a timer that switches off at 40F but did not know when it came back on. Operator switched cooler back on and indicated he would ensure cooler is at proper temperature. Inspector's ambient thermometer indicated 41F on top shelf and 44F on bottom shelf. raw shrimp, raw clams, raw oysters, raw whole crab (44-46F - Hot Holding), in front display case near registry. Inspector took ambient temperature of 44F. Ice buildup in unit. Operator indicated items inside less than 4 hours and placed all food items on ice and indicated he would schedule maintenance. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Employee unable to provide any proof of employee training . **Warning**
53B-01-5
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/ CFM for Alex Karam, expired on 8/12/2022.
53A-03-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice buildup on interior surfaces of reach in display cooler located in front of entrance near weighing machine. Operator indicated he would schedule maintenance.
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface. Observed wooden spoon with frayed left side on shelf left of cooking station.
14-25-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three bags of raw shelled oysters on the floor near wood grained double door freezer right of front entry. Operator removed items from floor. Employee took bin of raw shrimp out of front display case and placed it on floor, then closed the door and picked up the food. Inspector educated employee about food on floor . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Observed interior of ice machine located in storage space across from prep sink rust pitted. **Repeat Violation**
14-34-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed various items in storage space that are unnecessary for operational purposes of a restaurant.
33-31-5
47
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
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. Rear hose attached to wall Bibb does not have backflow device installed. Operator stated he thought the hose was corroded onto the Bibb and did not want to risk breaking the hose Bibb. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags stored behind front hand wash sink nozzle not marked with last date product served. Operator was able to correctly mark tags. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Interior of ice machine has pitted rust spots. Operator stated ice was only for keeping crabs alive. **Repeat Violation**
14-34-4
74
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb with hose attached near walk in cooler under preparation sink does not have a backflow device installed
29-34-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags kept stacked behind counter but last dated tag is July 4, remaining tags not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine has limescale buildup **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Interior of ice machine has rusting and pitted surface ps
14-34-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Drinks stored elevated but not 6 inches in hallway near hot water heater.
08B-47-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was R &R Crab House 2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at R &R Crab House 2 on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at R &R Crab House 2?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at R &R Crab House 2.
How does R &R Crab House 2 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
R &R Crab House 2 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has R &R Crab House 2's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at R &R Crab House 2 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at R &R Crab House 2 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 R &R Crab House 2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, R &R Crab House 2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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