The Juicy Crab
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
32
Score
The Juicy Crab appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 18, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which The Juicy Crab's 32 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At wait station pass thru area, spray bottle of Awesome stored on shelf with togo bags and towelettes. Manager moved spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. At Bar Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm). Manager added water to sink, retest at 300ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In prep area, interior walls of multiple bulk seasoning containers have build up of seasoning residue. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At prep area, no soap at handwash sink. Manager supplied. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At prep area, pump spray with chemical not labeled. At bar, spray bottle of Fabulouso not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In wait station, interior back wall of ice machine has black mold-like substance. Also, at bar in keg beer reach-in cooler, bottom soiled with residue. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. In prep area, floor drain by back door missing cover.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, employee drink on upper shelf over reach-in cooler. Employee moved. **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. At dry storage area, umbrella stored on single use paper trays. Manager moved umbrella. At wait station, cell phone on reach-in cooler counter. Phone moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under fryers has grease build up. At dish area, floor under counters has build up of debris. At wait station, multiple ceiling vents have dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. At dumpster area, build up of unbagged trash and leaves.
33-19-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At cook line, no hood filters over fryers.
14-42-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At prep area, interior of microwave soiled with splatter residue. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, reach-in freezer gaskets have build up of food debris. In prep area, shelves by back door soiled with residue. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster. Manager closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At outside mop sink, mop stored in mop bucket with dirty water.
42-01-4
32
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler, green mussels (57F - Cold Holding); crawfish (56F - Cold Holding); black mussels (47F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding); Dungeness crab (48F - Cold Holding); snow crab (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding); oysters (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); wings (48F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (49F - Cold Holding). All it Terms except milk and cut cabbage in cooler overnight. Observed ice build up on back of condenser unit. Ambient temperature 50f. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler, green mussels (57F - Cold Holding); crawfish (56F - Cold Holding); black mussels (47F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding); Dungeness crab (48F - Cold Holding); snow crab (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (50F - Cold Holding); oysters (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); wings (48F - Cold Holding);. All items in walk-in cooler overnight. Observed ice build up on condenser unit. Ambient temperature 50f. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At bar, nozzle of soda gun has build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in prep and handwash sink at dish area, no soap. Manager supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At wait station, interior of door and walls have stains.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At cook line, employee cell phone on shelf above reach-in cooler. Phone moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At cook line, reach-in freezer not closing completely.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At dry storage area in back kitchen, standing water on floor. At cook line by fry area, standing water on floor. At entrance to wait station, standing water on floor.
36-22-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floors under equipment and tables have build up. In walk-in freezer in walk-in cooler, floor has build up. At bar, floor under equipment has build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In prep area, interior of microwave soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At fry station, exterior of bulk flour container soiled. At fry station, hood filters have build up of grease and dust. At wait station ice machine, exterior of door soiled. At wait station soda machines, bottom of soda heads have mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At prep area on clean dish shelves, multiple containers have residue from labels.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At cook line, standing water in bottom section of flip top reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Snow crab and fish in sink in prep area, thawing in standing water. Items moved to cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
37
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At cook line, hose bibb missing backflow preventer with hose attached. At outside mop sink, splitter added, missing backflow preventers on both ends. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar, box of plastic gloves stored in handwash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At bar, soda gun has build up at nozzle.
22-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. One lid open. Operator closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, good filters over wok station have geprease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At wait station, interior of white microwave by rice warmer , soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At cook line, floor under fryers soiled. At dish area, ceiling vent has dust build up.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At dish area, standing water on floor by door. Operator stated they have a leak dripping from ceiling and squeegee. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At prep area sink, fish thawing in container with standing water. Employee placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
Jun 13, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In dining room, window sills at bar area have food debris. In dining room, napkin holders have build up on exterior. At host stand, menus soiled and coming apart. **Warning**
23-03-4
95
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
45
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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. Server handled personal cell phone and immediately handled unwrapped to go container and began to pull food out of pass through window without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink faucet, breakers missing on both ends of splitter where no hoses are attached. Splitter removed and faucet has built breaker. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on shelf in northwest server station next to ketchup bottles. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server handled personal cell phone and immediately handled unwrapped to go container and began to pull food out of pass through window without washing hands. Server then washed hands but only for approximately five seconds. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in men's restroom - no paper towels and hand dryer does not work. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
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. Only training records that could be provided were pictures of documents on manager's phone. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on shelf in northwest server station next to ketchup bottles. Bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles cracked in bar floor.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under dish machine. Floor under server line equipment. Floor in mop sink room. Floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple containers stored on shelves in prep area. Containers discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for bulk cayenne pepper in prep area. Scoop for bulk non spicy seasoning in prep area. Both scoops moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored mop bucket with water in prep area. Mop removed from water. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
32
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Dumpster/grease receptacle area and area around bacon to to kitchen has a build up of grease on ground.
28-13-5
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 broken raw shell egg in walk in cooler.
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags bundled together by month but the tags within any given month are not in order. **Repeat Violation**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand wash station in bar area. At hand wash station in women's bathroom. Also hand air dryer in men's bathroom does not work.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 food handler certifications from ServeSafe
53B-03-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Boy dumpsters. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cook line. Soda gun holster at bar. Underside of soda machine in server area in kitchen around nozzles. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Various garage in dumpster/grease receptacle area and around back door in kitchen area. Also discarded tables and chairs in back outside enclosure area. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All floors in kitchen, preparation, and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of large ice machine in kitchen. Interior of ice bin of soda machine in server area in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
43
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Juicy Crab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Juicy Crab on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Juicy Crab?
Across the inspection record, “floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Juicy Crab.
How does The Juicy Crab compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
The Juicy Crab most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has The Juicy Crab's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Juicy Crab have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Juicy Crab 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 The Juicy Crab inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Juicy Crab is inspected around four times per year on average.
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