Whispers Oyster Bar and Crab House
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
15
Score
Across the available record, Whispers Oyster Bar and Crab House has 22 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 30, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
Whispers Oyster Bar and Crab House's latest score of 15 falls below the Jacksonville average of 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
22
Inspections
5
Critical latest
7
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two pieces of fish with instructions to remove from packaging thawed in make-line drawers thawed with no oxygen introduced.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer raw chicken no longer commercially packaged stored over open package of fries. In make line drawers raw chicken stored over raw dish and shrimp. Person in charge began rearranging. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in back ice machine area. Observed two flying insects in main bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. In use during inspection. Person in charge primed and retested at 50ppm by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on top of microwave in kitchen. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with date last served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in side bar inaccessible due to not connected to water. Person in charge hooked up during inspection. In usable state, but faucet leaking by end of inspection. Also, bucket stored in hand wash sink by dishmachine. Person in charge removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4+ food handling employees on site with no CFM present.
53A-05-6
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee training during inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Person in charge unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting responsibility. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap and paper towels missing at multiple hand wash sinks in kitchen, at server stations, at bar area. Also, most hand wash sinks are missing hand wash signs.
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. Mac and cheese, beef, chicken made more than 24 hours ago in walk in cooler, or frozen and thawed with no date mark.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup. Sides of fryers either debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk in cooler with oyster storage has no light.
38-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop heads observed in mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in large walk in cooler, near dishmachine, at oyster prep area.
36-22-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet missing at dump sink in main bar area. Also, leak observed under dishmachine, under triple sink. Also, drain cover missing at triple sink drain. **Repeat Violation**
29-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones stored on prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches near walk in freezer door: One in door frame, one on floor near door. Observed two dead roaches in spray foam near hand wash sink on main cook line. **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Two pieces of fish with instructions to remove from packaging, thawed in make-line drawers thawed with no oxygen introduced.
06-09-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored observed floor in liquor storage room. Person in charge began raising. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
15
Nov 5, 2025
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect observed in main bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Observed approximately 7 live flying insects at the main bar area around dirty mop head on floor. Person in charge killed until 3 live flying insects remained. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in secondary bar unhooked from piping at time of inspection. Hand wash sink on cook line blocked by large fan. Person in charge removed. Items stored in hand wash sink by dishmachine. Person in charge removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Hand sink in secondary bar is still unhooked from piping. Person in charge states has plumber scheduled to repair next week. Hand sink by dish pit has items stored in sink. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches in secondary bar along wall. Observed three dead roaches along wall behind ovens in kitchen. Observed three dead roaches along wall by dry storage racks in kitchen. Observed one dead roaches along wall in not in use ice machine. Person in charge cleaned and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Observed one dead roach on the floor at the main bar area near cabinet closest to mop storage at bar. Person in charge discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
74
Oct 29, 2025
Complaint Partial
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One flying insect observed in main bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed one egg sacs in not in use ice machine in back kitchen. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-23-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in secondary bar unhooked from piping at time of inspection. Hand wash sink on cook line blocked by large fan. Person in charge removed. Items stored in hand wash sink by dishmachine. Person in charge removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any hand wash sink utilized during inspection. Person in charge provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap missing at hand wash sink in back kitchen. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off in establishment. Water only reaching 79F in establishment during inspection. Person in charge states water heater stopped working approximately 5 days ago, due to be replaced tomorrow. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches in secondary bar along wall. Observed three dead roaches along wall behind ovens in kitchen. Observed three dead roaches along wall by dry storage racks in kitchen. Observed one dead roaches along wall in not in use ice machine. Person in charge cleaned and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
47
Sep 23, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2025
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches under lip of sink where top of sink meets wall. Board used to attach sink to wall. Person in charge removed board and brought outside in trash bag to kill roaches. Also, one live roach observed on wall behind oven. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed three live roaches at pipe behind prep sink where the pipe meets the faucet. Person in charge began killing. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed person in charge utilize household pesticide during inspection to kill roaches. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Operator observed utilizing non commercial spray to kill roaches during inspection. **Admin Complaint**
41-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed five live flying insects at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed two flying insects at main bar area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on the floor under the dishmachine. Observed one dead roach on the floor in the main bar. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Observed on dead roach behind the oven. Observed one dead roach on the floor behind two prep sinks. Person in charge discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
61
Sep 18, 2025
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed five live flying insects at bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed person in charge utilize household pesticide during inspection to kill roaches. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-05-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 20 live roaches under lip of sink where top of sink meets wall. Board used to attach sink to wall. Person in charge removed board and brought outside in trash bag to kill roaches. Also, one live roach observed on wall behind oven. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on the floor under the dishmachine. Observed one dead roach on the floor in the main bar. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
61
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on the shelf where the orders hang in kitchen near hand wash sink. Observed two live roaches on the wall behind the oven. Observed two live roaches on the shelf with microwave storage in kitchen. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed three live roaches in the molding on the wall near the hand wash sink on the cookline. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed employee utilize household pesticide to kill roaches found during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Not observed at callback. **Time Extended**
41-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects at server window. Observed four flying insects in main bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: No flying insects observed at callback. **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm during inspection. Person in charge will utilize triple sink until unit can be repaired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Person in charge needs more time to repair. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Only hand wash sink in kitchen not hooked up to plumbing. Hand wash sink in dishpit does not have water turned on to unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Person in charge needs more time to repair. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in back hand wash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Not observed. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM for establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Person in charge needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at multiple hand wash sinks in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Paper towels missing at server station hand wash sink near secondary bar. Person in charge provided. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 13 dead roaches in establishment in the flooding locations: Observed approximately 5 dead roaches along the back left side wall by dry storage and electrical boxes. Observed two dead roaches on the shelving/ lid to box near back wall. Observed one dead roaches on the hand wash sink in prep kitchen side. Observed one dead roaches on cardboard lining shelf in back prep line area. Observed three dead roaches on the floor behind oven. Observed one dead roach in mop bucket water by back walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed four dead roaches on the floor near oven, stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen. Observed two dead roaches on the floor/ yellow lid near ice machine. Observed four dead roaches on the floor under cook line hand wash sink. Person in charge discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
35
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm during inspection. Person in charge will utilize triple sink until unit can be repaired. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed container of lemons stored in drink ice in secondary bar server area. Container was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects at server window. Observed four flying insects in main bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed employee utilize household pesticide to kill roaches found during inspection. **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on the shelf where the orders hang in kitchen near hand wash sink. Observed two live roaches on the wall behind the oven. Observed two live roaches on the shelf with microwave storage in kitchen. Person in charge killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lobster base in turned off unit at 80F in unit overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lobster base in turned off unit at 80F in unit overnight.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with chemical stored over and next to food products in kitchen. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Person in charge only able to provide oyster tags from current oysters.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Only hand wash sink in kitchen not hooked up to plumbing. Hand wash sink in dishpit does not have water turned on to unit. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in back hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM for establishment. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge has no test strips for chlorine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels missing at multiple hand wash sinks in kitchen. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 13 dead roaches in establishment in the flooding locations: Observed approximately 5 dead roaches along the back left side wall by dry storage and electrical boxes. Observed two dead roaches on the shelving/ lid to box near back wall. Observed one dead roaches on the hand wash sink in prep kitchen side. Observed one dead roaches on cardboard lining shelf in back prep line area. Observed three dead roaches on the floor behind oven. Observed one dead roach in mop bucket water by back walk in cooler. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed two spatulas in clean dishware area missing pieces.
14-12-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lobster thawing in submerged standing water. Person in charge turned on cold running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wheels and sides of fryers with grease buildup. Interior of not plugged in reach in cooler/ reach in freezer with food buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet handle missing at triple sink on the cold side.
29-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at mop sink and at triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
12
Apr 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24. Verified ownership. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: No change. Person in charge states called Tallahassee, money has been paid, but not reallocated to account. Per office, looking into at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in bar and in main kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-23: Ceiling tiles has been replaced in bar, ordered ceiling tile for kitchen. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-36-4
82
Apr 22, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 10 flying insects in back by triple sink. Observed three flying insects in main bar, three flying insects in back bar. Person in charge states pest control scheduled for tomorrow. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can coconut cream with dent along seam.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink non chemical side of splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat products in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24. Verified ownership. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips for dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing in bar and in main kitchen. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing at triple sink and mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in white reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain at prep sink with standing water. Triple sink far left sink not draining. **Warning**
29-19-4
32
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change at time of reinspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: No change. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: No change. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm at time of inspection. Person in charge set up triple sink during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Unable to test during inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Establishment not utilizing dishmachine during inspection. Will utilize triple sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Dishmachine was inspected by Ecolab per person in charge. Waiting on parts to replace, will not utilize until fixed, will utilize triple sink. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from hand wash sink at cook line onto floor. Person in charge added catch bucket. Water leaking from prep sink into catch bucket. Water leaking from dishmachine onto ground when in use. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: No change. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-19: Water leaking at cook line into bucket. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
70
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change at time of reinspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: No change. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm at time of inspection. Person in charge set up triple sink during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Unable to test during inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: Establishment not utilizing dishmachine during inspection. Will utilize triple sink. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at cook line turned off due to leak under sink. Person in charge showed sink does have hot water. Also, sink in far bar has no water to sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: No change. **Admin Complaint**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from hand wash sink at cook line onto floor. Person in charge added catch bucket. Water leaking from prep sink into catch bucket. Water leaking from dishmachine onto ground when in use. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: No change. **Admin Complaint**
29-11-4
64
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change at time of reinspection. **Time Extended**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm at time of inspection. Person in charge set up triple sink during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Unable to test during inspection. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at cook line turned off due to leak under sink. Person in charge showed sink does have hot water. Also, sink in far bar has no water to sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from hand wash sink at cook line onto floor. Person in charge added catch bucket. Water leaking from prep sink into catch bucket. Water leaking from dishmachine onto ground when in use. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: No change. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
64
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings in drawer unit under cook line for less than 1 hour per person in charge at 50F. Unit not on during inspection. Person in charge turned unit on, iced down items in unit during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored on shelf over clean utensils at triple sink. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm at time of inspection. Person in charge set up triple sink during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at dishmachine lower than flood rim.
29-37-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at cook line turned off due to leak under sink. Person in charge showed sink does have hot water. Also, sink in far bar has no water to sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge unable to provide test strips for chlorine during inspection.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 plus food handling employees with no CFM present during inspection. Also, person in charge with no proof of CFM. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at hand wash sinks in kitchen, in men's restroom. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items made more than 24 hours ago in reach in cooler and walk in cooler with no date mark.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles with chemicals unlabeled, person in charge labeled appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from hand wash sink at cook line onto floor. Person in charge added catch bucket. Water leaking from prep sink into catch bucket. Water leaking from dishmachine onto ground when in use. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at triple sink with debris buildup. Ceiling tile missing on cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on tray stored on speed rack in kitchen. Person in charge removed to clean. Also, approximately 8 dead roaches in not in use walk in cooler in kitchen. Person in charge cleaned and discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
18
Jul 9, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employee working longer than 60 days. Melvin only 60 day employee at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Operator needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Person in charge states has class scheduled. Unable to provide proof of training during inspection. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Person in charge unable to provide proof for employees working less than 60 days have been informed of reporting responsibility. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Operator needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: Person in charge unable to provide. Person in charge states has class scheduled. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
82
Mar 6, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employee working longer than 60 days. Melvin only 60 day employee at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Operator needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Person in charge unable to provide proof for employees working less than 60 days have been informed of reporting responsibility. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Operator needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
82
Feb 27, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects in dump sink at small side bar during inspection.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cases of whole in shell oysters sitting at room temperature with ambient temperature inside box at 50F. Person in charge states recently delivered. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with date last served, not in chronological order, or kept for 90 days.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in small side bar not accessible due to not functional at time of inspection. Also, several hand wash sinks have items stored in sink. Items were removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees on duty conducting prep with no CFM present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at hand wash sink at server station by restrooms. **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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for any employee working longer than 60 days. Melvin only 60 day employee at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Person in charge unable to provide proof for employees working less than 60 days have been informed of reporting responsibility. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle at server area unlabeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline with grease buildup. Cart with grease pot by dishmachine with heavy grease buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer with ice buildup observed. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and hat stored on rack with clean dishware, person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. One stall in womens restroom and one urinal in mens restroom out of order.
32-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ceiling of large ice machine with mold like substance buildup.
22-20-5
27
Dec 20, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Oct 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator unable to provide tags for oyster during this inspection. Operator stated he's unsure where chef placed tags. **Repeat Violation**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler in back prep area soiled. Also, ice chute area of large ice machine in back room soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in warewashing area used to store misc towels and scrubbie. Operator removed items from hand wash sink to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to provide proof of CFM. Operator stated he will email me certificates. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area, front service line and warewashing area. Operator replenished paper towels. **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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee Food Safety Training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table under grill soiled with grease and food debris. Also, filters in hood system above grill soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two containers of oil stored on floor at door near walk-in-cooler. Also, wrapped package of beef stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up on floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
33
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce (46F - Cold Holding); cooked beans and rice (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Operator stated walk-in-cooler was working properly during lunch time. Operator called to have cooler serviced. Operator moved some TCS foods to a nearby cooler to chill.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator unable to provide tags for past 90 days. Operator stated employee recently discarded tags.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill soiled/ stained. Also, ice chute of ice machine across from walk in cooler soiled. Also, soda gun at bar soiled. Employee cleaned soda gun during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in warewashing area blocked with bucket of linen. Employee removed bucket from hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to provide proof of CFM certification. Operator stated employee has it with them. He will get a copy and keep at establishment. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in prep area, warewashing area and on cookline. Operator replenished paper towels at all hand wash sinks **Corrected On-Site** **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. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink on cook line, warewashing area, and on cook line. Operator replenished soap at all hand wash sinks **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No oyster consumer advisory available. Provided advisory during this inspection and was posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored near hand wash sink at bar. Employee labeled spray bottle of bleach **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters in hood above grill soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in-cooler unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature of walk-in-cooler 47F. Observed large mass of ice surrounding fan area. Operator stated walk in cooler was working fine at lunch time. Operator called to have walk-in-cooler serviced during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up on floor in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor / holding door open near walk-in-cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box with sealed sleeves of Single service to go items stored on floor at front service station. Operator removed to go lids to properly store **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
25
Jul 27, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over container of ready to eat cooked noodles. Operator removed fish to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked noodles prepared last night per operator did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. cooked noodles (46-50F - Cooling) see stop sale
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked noodles prepared last night per operator did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. cooked noodles (46-50F - Cooling) see stop sale
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of heavy whipping cream opened night before last not date marked. Operator date marked container **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple utensils in hand wash sink on cook line. Operator removed utensils from hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sinks in prep area and in front service line area. Operator replenished paper towels at both hand wash sinks **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to hand wash sink in bar area. Operator labeled both spray bottles of cleaners **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in bar area in disrepair. Pipe missing and operator stated hand wash sink in process of being repaired.
29-08-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Whispers Oyster Bar and Crab House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Whispers Oyster Bar and Crab House on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Whispers Oyster Bar and Crab House?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Whispers Oyster Bar and Crab House.
How does Whispers Oyster Bar and Crab House compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Whispers Oyster Bar and Crab House most recently scored 15 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Whispers Oyster Bar and Crab House's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Whispers Oyster Bar and Crab House have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Whispers Oyster Bar and 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 Whispers Oyster Bar and Crab House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Whispers Oyster Bar and Crab House is inspected around six times per year on average.
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