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THE HIDDEN CRAB

THE HIDDEN CRAB maintains a 2.8/5 food safety rating based on 8 health department inspections in FERNANDINA BEACH. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 8 reports on file

942699 OLD NASSAUVILLE RD, FERNANDINA BEACH 32034

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/7/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13604400

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/30/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13599446

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 22-41-4: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. Observed dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge primed and retested at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge set up triple sink and called service for machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Dish machine sanitizer 0ppm, in use during inspection, will utilize triple sink to sanitize Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

12/17/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10892545

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 int, 6 basic

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one(1) dead roach on floor in employee restroom. Person in charge cleaned up and removed dead roach. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot box warmer door not staying closed without the aid of a bungee cord. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior back door with gap showing visible light. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near fountain drink machine at bar.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shields on lights a In ware washing area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top coolers soiled with food debris.
  • 22-41-4: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. Observed dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge primed and retested at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge set up triple sink and called service for machine. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot box mashed potatoes (124F - Hot Holding); green beans (117F - Hot Holding); Mac n cheese (120F - Hot Holding); baked beans (119F - Hot Holding) for less than 1 hour per person in charge. Person in charge had employee reheat on stove during inspection. All products temped 165+F by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station near hotbox used to fill water bucket.

2/18/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10781071

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 int, 9 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen is peeling. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door for warmer near cook line in kitchen does not close (bungee cord used to keep closed). Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door by ice machine has gap. Repeat Violation
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both dumpster and grease receptacle are on crushed shells/dirt. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer handle in kitchen. Tongs moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In silver reach in cooler across from dish machine, employee opened bottle of water. Bottle discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outside walk in cooler is not locked and employees are not monitoring. Walk in cooler locked by manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server washed hands in hand washing sink by cook line for approximately five (5) seconds. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-02-6: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 near back storage area, opened case of raw beef stored over ready to eat sweet potato french fries. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on outside faucet on side of building where black hose is attached.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knives of knife magnet in prep area. Knives removed and placed into dish machine to be cleaned. Corrected On-Site

12/7/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 10736831

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/6/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8719698

Facility Temporarily Closed

1 high, 9 basic

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen is peeling paint.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two (2) dead roaches in cabinet below sink in unisex restroom in kitchen. Dead roaches discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment/utensils in poor repair. Door for warming unit by pass through window does not close correctly (bungee cord to hold closed). White handled spatula near grill is melted. Gaskets for two door reach in cooler in prep area of kitchen. Gaskets ordered. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door in food storage/ice machine area.
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster and grease receptacle are on oyster shells and dirt.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in small dry storage area.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers on cook line. Sides of fryers on cook line.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor throughout kitchen.
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately fifty (50) rodent droppings behind stand up white reach in freezer in back food storage/ice machine area adjacent to kitchen. Warning

12/12/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8445475

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 6 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on top of microwave next to warmer
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and cellphone stored over cooler, employee with ponytail placed in pocket
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen no hair restraint
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly trap stored in kitchen middle area of kitchen
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cover missing in
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of shrimp thawing in back prep area on prep table
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels from dispensers , employee provided some paper towels, looking for key **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

7/14/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8387486

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6-1-23
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dm 0 ppms primed retested **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.