Crab Du Jour
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
50
Score
The inspection history at Crab Du Jour is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to 10 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “single-use & single-service articles” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Crab Du Jour's latest score of 50 falls below the Philadelphia average of 72. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay warewash sink was 0 ppm, rather than 200 - 400 ppm as stated on the manufacturer's use directions. New Violation.
46.731
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. Servsafe certificate was observed for Meiqi Xie and application for Philadelphia FScertificate was emailed to establishment.
46.103
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled
Inspector notes: Preset tableware is not covered, wrapped inverted or otherwise protected from contamination. New Violation.
46.774
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single use disposable take away bowls and plates was observed not inverted or covered before use to prevent contamination. New Violation.
46.692
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: cardboard linings was observed inside the reach-in freezer during the inspection. New Violation.
46.522
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.634
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: -Cleaning needed on floor of walk-in cooler and freezer of establishment -Ice accumulation observed inside the chest freezer in the storage area. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: No lid on trash can receptacle in the employee restroom for female sanitary napkin disposables New Violation.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Cracked floor tiles observed in the retail and rear storage areas during the inspection New Violation.
46.921
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.422
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mice droppings) activity observed in the prep, storage and waitress station area. Establishment was advised to follow up with pest control management service New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
50
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the prep area. Paper towel was replenished during the inspection.
46.981(h)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food facility operator shall be the Person in Charge or shall designate a Person in Charge and shall ensure that a Person in Charge is present at the food facility during all hours of operation. Food safety certified person came in the middle of the inspection in the person of Qi Li Zheng.
46.101
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Broken and disconnected pipe observed on hand wash sink in the warewash area rendering hand wash sink not operational and not in use. New Violation.
46.822
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan observed not hanging or properly stored off the floors to prevent vermin harborage. New Violation.
46.981(e)(m)
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of rodent (mice droppings) activity observed in the prep, storage and waitress station area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food employees observed not wearing or wearing ineffective hair restraints, such as nets, hats, or beard restraints. New Violation.
46.152
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on prep table and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.304
Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Single use disposable take away bowls observed not inverted or covered before use to prevent contamination. New Violation.
46.692
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: -Cleaning needed on floor of walk-in cooler and freezer of establishment -Ice accumulation observed inside the chest freezer in the storage area. New Violation.
46.714
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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 Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Crab Du Jour?
Across the inspection record, “single-use & single-service articles” 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 12 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 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.
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