Red Crab Seafood Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
50
Score
Red Crab Seafood Restaurant appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 3, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 11 violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Red Crab Seafood Restaurant's latest score of 50 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One fly in Dish machine area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at dispenser. Prep line. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Kitchen Hand Wash Sink with hot water faucet not turning on.
27-16-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn / loose cooler insulation. Prep line unit.
14-36-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Dusty portable fan. Kitchen.
36-51-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
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 cutting board. Moved by manager. Board sanitized. Employee jacket on food storage shelf. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear kitchen door with self closing mechanism disabled.
35B-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at frontline Hand Wash Sink Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some oyster tags not marked with date of last use.
01C-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in slaw. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Condiments under towels dispenser. Moved by manager **Repeat Violation**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed foods on floor in walk in freezer. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager. Between equipment. Prep line. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-17-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Non functional faucet in men's restroom. Stall.
29-08-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal not functioning. Men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-23-5
61
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Food service employee returned to food service duties and put on gloves without washing hands. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-16-4
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. Dish washer handled soiled plates , utensils then handled clean dishware without washing hands. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Food service employee returned from bathroom then handled food service equipment without washing hands. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on 3 tubs of cooked corn , cooked potatoes, in kitchen. No time mark on shell eggs on kitchen counter by prep line. Per Person In Charge. Items placed at 2 pm. Marked by manger. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle , degreaser, by condiments in kitchen. Sanitizer chemical spray bottle next to cups at bar. Items Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large bowl in Hand Wash Sink by Dish machine line.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at multiple (2) Hand Wash Sinks in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service. Cook. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Condiments stored under paper towels dispenser. Wait-station. Moved by manager.
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of potatoes on floor by walk in cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between equipment. Reach in cooler / make table.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water 66°. Kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign at Dish machine Hand Wash Sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Loose water faucet handle to hot water side at Hand Wash Sink by Dish machine. Same Hand Wash Sink , cold water faucet not functioning.
29-08-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Men's urinal blocked off. Large bag. **Repeat Violation**
32-23-4
25
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm. Dish machine was not primed for chlorine delivery. Inspector intervened. . 100 ppm after. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at multiple Hand Wash Sink stations. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water 83°. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No light in walk in cooler.
38-04-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Men's urinal closed off. **Repeat Violation**
32-23-4
61
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish over Ready to eat vegetables , celery , in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at Hand wash sink by Dish Machine. Replaced by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment digital probe thermometer not functioning.
05-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets on food rack.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes on floor in kitchen. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon I standing water 79°. Kitchen.
10-07-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Loose faucet in men's restroom Hand wash sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered boiled eggs , potatoes in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in men's restroom out of order.
32-23-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Shuffle cup used as scoop in spices.
14-01-5
47
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Mar 28, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 11, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Food prep employee with bracelet
13-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at dispenser at Dish machine. Replaced by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cloth on rear food rack. Moved by manager. Employee cell phone on cable by cleaned plates. By manger. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes on floor in kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water. 77°. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
64
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Oyster tags not available. Per Person In Charge. Previous employee threw them away.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil , spatula , in rear Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled , dusty ceiling tiles by Dish machine.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table. Moved by manager. **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 phone cable on clean plate. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Minor Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ).
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between cooler equipment. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water. 79°. Kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Unshielded lights by Dish machine.
38-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Crab Seafood Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Crab Seafood Restaurant on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Crab Seafood Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Red Crab Seafood Restaurant.
How does Red Crab Seafood Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Red Crab Seafood Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Red Crab Seafood Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Red Crab Seafood Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Red Crab Seafood Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Red Crab Seafood Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Crab Seafood Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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