Crab Du Jour

5610 Lancaster Ave Unit 300A, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Seafood

Last inspected: Jul 3, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show three inspections at Crab Du Jour stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jul 3, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly six violations before.

“Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 3, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: There is on spray bottle in the warewash area without a label identifying the name of the cleaner.

46.1002

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A watermelon was stored on a shelf under covered containers of raw fish and shrimp. Moved.

46.281

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The three basin sink is being used incorrectly. Sanitized items are being rinsed instead of air drying. Sink was reset with sanitize basin last.

46.731

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Cleaning issues: **Deep cleaning is needed in the storage area of the rear hallway. **General cleaning and organizing is needed in other storage rooms. **Walls in the hot cook line need cleaning. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on work surfaces and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.

46.672

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Large amount of ice is accumulating in the walk-in freezer. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: The hand sink in the ware wash area leaks. New Violation.

46.822

Jun 13, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A covered container of raw chicken was stored over covered containers of raw shellfish in the refrigerator. Moved.

46.281

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: One spray bottle was found without a label indicating the name of the cleaner.

46.1002

Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Fly paper installed on ceiling above the 3 basin sink. Removed.

46.922(e)(f)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on work surfaces and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: Take-out containers are being stored face up rather than be inverted so they don't collect dust. New Violation.

46.774

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing. New Violation.

46.672

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Broom, and dust pan observed stored on floor and not elevated on a utility rack. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Apr 24, 2023

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on food prep surface and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.

46.304

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: - Serving utensils located in food prep area stored with food contact surfaces exposed to hand contact when retrieved for service. - Utensil for rice observed in cup of room temperature stagnant water.

46.302

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: - Crates observed being used to elevate beverages and food items. - Domestic, non-NSF approved rice cooker and microwave observed in kitchen.

46.671

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Dust observed on ceiling vents in the food prep area.

46.714

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Broom, and dust pan observed stored on floor and not elevated on a utility rack.

46.981(e)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crab Du Jour last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crab Du Jour on file is from Jul 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crab Du Jour?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substances properly identified, stored & used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crab Du Jour.

Has Crab Du Jour's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Crab Du Jour have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Crab Du Jour 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 Crab Du Jour inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Crab Du Jour is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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