JJ'S CRAB SHACK
JJ'S CRAB SHACK has 3 health inspections on file for its JACKSONVILLE location, with an overall rating of 2.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
1963 KINGS RD #2
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13507181
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no employees at location with certified food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-28: At callback observed operator with a scheduled time for certified food manager class and test. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/27/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10884941
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear plastic containers stacked on top of each other with visible signs of moisture and unable to air dry stored above three compartment sink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on both reach in cooler doors.
- 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 shrimp stored over ready to eat corn in standing reach in freezer in lobby. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed 3 containers of cooked crab at temperatures of 52F stored in crab walk-in cooler. Person in charge stated food items were cooked a few hours prior and leaves food items in crab walk-in cooler over night. Ambient temperature of crab walk-in cooler was 50F.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by garbage can. Person in charge moved garbage can. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket and steel wool stored in hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Person in charge removed items. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no employees at location with certified food manager certification. Warning
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed multiple containers of food items prepared more than 2 days prior but less than 7 days per person in charge with no date marker. Food items are reach in cooler on front line and in standing reach in cooler in kitchen.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored above 3cs. Repeat Violation
Inspection Date: 3/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10782760
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed multiple ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleanable in kitchen area and front line.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee water bottle with lid on shelf above prep table near office desk. Person in charge removed water bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish and raw shrimp with temperatures of 45-47F in flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge stated fish and shrimp were removed from standing reach in cooler 30 minutes prior while prep was underway. Person in charge moved fish and shrimp to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. Raw fish, raw shrimp (45-47F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of bleach stored on shelf next to food items in dry storage corner near hand wash sink on cook line. Person in charge removed spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow chemical person in charge stated was cleaner. Person in charge labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site