Crab Du Jour
Last inspected: May 2, 2025
45
Score
Crab Du Jour has been inspected three times since 2023. Crab Du Jour was last inspected on May 2, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly nine violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Philadelphia restaurant, which scores around 72. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 2, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: No dates observed on food in the facility (walk-in cooler, refrigerator units, and under-counter refrigerators). *Sanitarian advised the person in charge to provide dates for the food. New Violation.
46.441(5)(6)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: The hand wash sink observed in need of cleaning in the prep area. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was less than 50 ppm, rather than 50-100 ppm as required. PIC adjusted the sanitizer to 100 ppm during inspection.
46.731
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - The floor observed in need of cleaning in the restroom area.
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Maintenance tools observed on the floor in the prep area. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: One range with 2 burners observed partially under the exhaust hood. New Violation.
46.614
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Internal probe thermometer is not provided for cook line team to ensure adequate internal temperature is achieved. New Violation.
46.561
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: -The front door observed wide open during inspection. PIC closed the door by the end of inspections. -Gap under the rear screen door. New Violation.
46.922(e)(f)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Cup observed without handle in direct contact with bulk food ingredients. New Violation.
46.302
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single-use utensils (spoons) observed facing the wrong way; these items should be inverted to avoid contamination. New Violation.
46.692
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: -Hand wash sink not seal to the wall in the prep area. New Violation.
46.652
45
Jan 25, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the prep area was blocked by storage rack and not accesible at all times for employee use. PIC removed the items.
46.825(a)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Missing two stoppers from the 3 compartment sink. PIC provided 3 stoppers by the end of inspection.
46.731
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Temperature measuring devices for ensuring proper equipment temperatures are not observed in the walk-in cooler and reach-in refrigerators.
46.632
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Rear exit door observed wide open during inspection. **Outer openings of a food facility shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents. PIC closed the door during inspection.
46.922(e)(f)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: -Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor throughout the facility. -Boxes with food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Dislocated kickplate observed on the refrigerator unit/customers area. -Non NSF microwave observed in the kitchen area. -Broking ice machine unit observed in the rear storage area.
46.671
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - Food debris observed inside the reach-in freezer prep area. - Rusty surface observed inside the prep area hand sink.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: - Gaps observed in the ceiling in the employee's restroom. - Water stains observed on the ceiling tiles in the employee's restroom.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Cardboard boxes were stored on the ground near the rear exist door instead of in a receptacle with a tight fitted lid or in manner that prevents rodent harborage. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: - Clutter observed in the warewashing area and prep sink area. - Empty carboard boxes observed on the floor in the warewashing area.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - One light out in the warewashing area. - One missing light cover in the warewashing area. New Violation.
46.943
50
Jul 19, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food separated & protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several uncovered food items observed in the walk in cooler unit. **Items were covered.
46.281
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of flies activity observed in the prep area. **Flies observed in the facility. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counter and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cold prep unit was not in maintaining cold temperature measured at 56 degrees F. New Violation.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. **It was provided.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Condensate is leaking into a pan in the walk in cooler unit. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: -Water stained ceiling tiles observed in rear area. -Observed holes in the basement ceiling surface. New Violation.
46.901
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Crab Du Jour last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Crab Du Jour on file is from May 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crab Du Jour?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” 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 11 violations per visit, up from roughly nine 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 around two times per year on average.
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