BARONS CRAB STOP

BARONS CRAB STOP maintains a 1.5/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in JACKSONVILLE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1069 Golfair Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida, 32209
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10902743

  • 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 20 dead flying insects in flying insect trap on wall next to standing reach in cooler.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen area.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed multiple missing ceiling tiles above reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge stated there seemed to be a leak and removed them so they wouldn't be damaged.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed small gap at bottom left corner of side exit leading towards dumpster area. Gap has visible light shining through.
  • 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed watermelon cut on site and wrapped for customer self-service with no labeling stored in reach in cooler marked Fresh Food. Person in charge removed watermelon from self-service reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 live flying insect in walk-in cooler on light shield.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw oysters in standing reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened package of raw chicken gizzards stored over raw fish items in chest freezer on cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of chemical lubricant stored on wire rack next to food items in back dry storage area near office. Person in charge removed can. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed oyster tags not stored in chronological order in oyster box on wire rack at far corner of establishment.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple oyster tags with no date marking day last oyster was sold stored in oyster tags box on wire rack at far corner of establishment. Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed 1 employee on cook line hired 2 weeks prior with no employee reporting agreement signed. Person in charge had employee sign agreement. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in customer restroom near drink coolers.

Inspection Date: 4/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10724567

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In large ice machine handle in ice moved Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw chicken over oysters, manager moved Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some not marked oyster tags
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked with foil pans, moved Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to dump milk in handsink

Inspection Date: 11/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8719373

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two boxes of frozen food items stored on floor in walk in-freezer. Person in charge moved food items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage in reach in cooler across from fryer station. Person in charge removed employee beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service items stored on floor in managers office next to rear exit of establishment, Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet at hand wash sink in dry storage area near office that sprays water out of hinges when turned on.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw scallops removed from commercial packaging stored over ready to eat baklava boxes in walk in-freezer. Person in charge moved baklava boxes to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple oyster tags with no marking of day final oyster was served.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two to go boxes and a wiping cloth stored in hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Employee removed all items from hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8499344

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating from pan on clean prep table in kitchen.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open water bottle in cooler where customer food is stored in kitchen. Operator removed water bottle. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on ground below triple sink. Operator removed bucket from ground. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In manager office, to go containers on ground. Operator removed from ground. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Standing reach in cooler in kitchen shelves are rusted with paint chipping off.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw lobster in reach in freezer of customer lobby stored over ready to eat hush puppies. Operator moved lobster below hush puppies. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of windex stored on same shelf next to spices behind counter. Operator removed windex from area. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Container of milk in reach in cooler of kitchen was not date marked. Per operator, milk was opened two days prior. Operator added date marking. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station by manager office, no paper towels. Operator supplied paper towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee, hired less than 60 days, did not have employee responsibility signed. Operator had employee sign and date with inspector present. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341184

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. By prep table in kitchen, case of ketchup packets on floor. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine in kitchen, scoop handle touching ice. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front restroom missing handwash sign. Provided operator with sign, he posted in restroom. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers have grease and dust.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage at office area, cases of styrofoam boxes and plastic cups stored on floor. Operator moved to shelves. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect at prep table area.
  • 35A-11-4:Intermediate - Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Bag of cat food in office area.