Seven Seas Crab House
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
52
Score
Seven Seas Crab House has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 27, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Seven Seas Crab House on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In storage area in front of walk-in cooler, hose Bibb missing backflow preventer.
29-34-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed a total of 9 live flying insects, 4 at triple sinks and 5 at cook line stove. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard used on ice machine ledge.
14-45-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line area, floor at ice machine to corner with drain soiled. At cook line, floor behind cooking equipment soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave have encrusted splatter debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of microwaves have build up of residue. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. At dry storage area, cases of togo boxes stored on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in front and inside of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. At dry storage area, observed a total of 8 dead roaches on 2 glue boards. **Warning**
35A-03-4
52
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At cook line area, bottle of dish soap stored on shelf over prep table. Operator moved soap below counter. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At front counter in under counter storage, interiors of bulk seasoning bins have build up of encrusted seasoning. At front counter area, interior of white microwave has build up of encrusted food residue.
22-02-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line area, floor at ice machine to corner with drain soiled. In walk-in cooler, walls soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At walk-in freezer, ice build up at door and door frame. Operator stated they have new door gasket ordered. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At front counter area in under counter storage, bulk seasoning bins have exteriors soiled with residue. At front counter area, exterior of white microwave has build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At cook line prep area, drain line under triple sinks and from handwash sink leaking on floor.
29-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in front and inside of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
61
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. At kitchen area, observed 2 flying insects.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter in reach-in cooler next to register, crawfish (47F - Cold Holding); boiled egg (47F - Cold Holding); corn (48F - Cold Holding); cooked potato (49F - Cold Holding); sausage (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated door has been opened for orders. Ambient temperature on inspector thermometer, 43F **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, ambient thermometer showing 52f, inspector thermometer showing 42f.
05-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior side of ice machine door soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. On wall next to ice machine, ac return vent has dust build up.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At front counter area, interior of microwaves soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in front and inside of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
55
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Back flow preventer missing on outside faucet near front door on south end of building. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter reach-in coolers, shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (50F -ambient Cold Holding); shrimp, egg. potato, corn (46-47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated doors opened to clean. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or sign in restroom in office area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior side of ice machine door has build up.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. In office area, 3 dead roaches on glue board. Operator discarded glue board. **Repeat Violation**
35A-06-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. In office area, no door closer on restroom door.
32-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cook line have build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in front and inside of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
52
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In silver stand up three door reach in cooler near front counter, raw shelled eggs stored over container of ready to eat hard boiled eggs. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Back flow preventers missing on outside faucet near front door on south end of building.
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. In glue trap behind soda coolers at front counter, three dead roaches present. Trap with dead roaches discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2022. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at front counter under register.
36-73-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in front and inside of walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
61
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
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
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Clean storage containers on shelf in prep area.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired on 06/01/2022.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two white cutting boards in prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep table in kitchen employee wallet and cell phone. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has four outdoor seats.
51-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored on equipment door handle between uses. Large spoon on handle of oven in kitchen. Spoon moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seven Seas Crab House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seven Seas Crab House on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seven Seas Crab House?
Across the inspection record, “unsealed concrete floor in food preparation” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Seven Seas Crab House.
How does Seven Seas Crab House compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Seven Seas Crab House most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Seven Seas Crab House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Seven Seas Crab House have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Seven Seas Crab House 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 Seven Seas Crab House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seven Seas Crab House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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