Zebo's Crab Shack
Last inspected: Mar 14, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Zebo's Crab Shack 12 times, with records going back to 2023. Zebo's Crab Shack was last inspected on Mar 14, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about nine violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Zebo's Crab Shack's latest score of 100 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Mar 14, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; 6 live roaches in metal tab sealing water piping directly next to hand wash sink next o three compartment sink. Approximately 30 live roaches between long, white, plastic wall divider and wall directly under expo window prep table. Prep table contains food items and single service gloves. Person in charge began cleaning areas. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: At callback observed 5 live roaches between white plastic divider and wall under expo window prep table. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 40 roaches droppings in metal tab sealing water piping directly next hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Person in charge began cleaning areas. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: At callback observed approximately 15 roach droppings between white plastic wall divider and wall directly under expo window prep table. **Admin Complaint**
35A-23-4
74
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; 6 live roaches in metal tab sealing water piping directly next to hand wash sink next o three compartment sink. Approximately 30 live roaches between long, white, plastic wall divider and wall directly under expo window prep table. Prep table contains food items and single service gloves. Person in charge began cleaning areas. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 40 roaches droppings in metal tab sealing water piping directly next hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Person in charge began cleaning areas. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in walk-in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair top of door frame of rear exit.
14-71-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on walk-in cooler door gaskets.
23-03-4
64
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and operating with an expired license. June 01, 2025. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat hot dogs in standing reach in cooler near spices.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ready to eat bread stored in direct contact with plastic to-go bags in walk-in cooler.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed chemical spray stored in hand wash sink in back area of kitchen.
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle stored directly on soil at rear of establishment.
33-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan guards in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 boxes of to-go boxes stored on floor in back dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored near crab boiler.
02D-01-5
45
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink up front, manager provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Out of order Sign on door, manager removed **Corrective Action Taken**
32-09-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing triple sink, manager removed from water , states going to cook now **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
82
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 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 one flying insect in back area of kitchen near extra crab boiler **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 1, 2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed; raw fish items stored over ready to eat fries in reach in freezer located in walk-in cooler with live crabs. Raw fish items and fries removed from commercial packaging. Raw fish items stored over cooked sausage in reach in freezer across from restrooms. Raw fish and cooked sausage removed from commercial packaging.
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed paint roller stored in hand wash sink near rear entrance. Person in charge removed roller. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle hanging on wire shelf in kitchen area under television with yellow chemical person in charge stated was oven cleaner. Person in charge labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed establishment with oyster tags with no date marking final oyster served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed establishment with oyster tags from latest date of 10/14/2024.
01C-02-4
Basic - Floor, walls, and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed; hole in wall above prep table in back kitchen area with vent. Walls behind fryer station soiled. Ceiling in dry storage area bulging and hanging. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed lid to ice machine with mold like substance build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid for dumpster at side of establishment open.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee coffee cup stored inside cooler on front line behind shell eggs. Person in charge removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Observed raw shrimp in three compartment sink thawing under hot running water. Person in charge changed to cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-07-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed; empty crab boxes in grass behind establishment. Empty containers in grass behind establishment. Garbage bags with garbage in grass behind establishment.
33-31-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed; spatula stored by fryer station with frayed end. Knife stored next to fryer station with a broken tip.
14-12-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hose faucet leaking near side kitchen area across from prep table with employee items.
29-11-4
29
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Oct 27, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 26, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 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 one flying insect at inside walk-in cooler. No foods stored in cooler at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings on floor in back storage area where single service items are stored. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer in inside walk-in cooler, ice build up.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handwash sink at front counter area, soiled. Operator cleaned. At front counter area, exterior of seasoning containers soiled. At front counter area, shelves at microwaves soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service carry out containers stored on the floor in the dry storage room. Operator relocated the single service containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At cook line area, fish thawing in standing water. Operator placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
61
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live fly in the prep room area by the prep table. Observed two live flies in the exterior walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. One can of raid household pesticide stored on chemical shelf in the prep area.
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the reach in freezer inside the not in use walk in cooler, raw frozen shrimp over open bag of ready to eat frozen fries. Operator relocated the frozen raw shrimp. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Eleven total rodent droppings observed on top of the water heater unit in the prep area. Operator swept and discarded the rodent droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Six dead roaches observed in establishment. One in the middle of dry storage. One to the side of the reach in cooler in the not in use walk in cooler. One under a storage shelf in the not is use walk in cooler. One dead roach observed on the floor opposite the restroom. Two observed under the hand wash sink at the front service area. Operator swept and discarded all dead roaches from establishment. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored on clean prep table in middle prep kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf over the three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of fryer oil stored on the floor of the prep area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler in warewashing area and exterior walk in cooler door gaskets have mold like substance spots. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the reach in cooler in the warewashing area has build up of food residue inside of the reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service carry out containers stored on the floor in the dry storage room. Operator relocated the single service containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of parsley on the front service line with no product labeling.
02D-01-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Rear exterior door in disrepair with lifted rusted metal and tears in screen, not tight fitting. Dead roaches and live flies present in establishment.
35B-05-4
32
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zebo's Crab Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zebo's Crab Shack on file is from Mar 14, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zebo's Crab Shack?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Zebo's Crab Shack.
How does Zebo's Crab Shack compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Zebo's Crab Shack most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Zebo's Crab Shack's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Zebo's Crab Shack have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Zebo's Crab Shack means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Zebo's Crab Shack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zebo's Crab Shack is inspected around four times per year on average.
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