DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

JOE'S CRAB SHACK

Food safety records indicate JOE'S CRAB SHACK in JACKSONVILLE has 10 inspections with a 2.5/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

6 Beach Boulevard
Florida, 32250
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13525152

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile at entrance of kitchen in disrepair.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored under cutting board located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed In use wiping cloth under cutting board located on on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 5 flying insects. 4 flying insects in bar area. 1 flying insect near ware washing area. Manager was able to kill 1 flying which made total 4. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored on table next to clean dishes. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed establishment with copies of food handler certificates.

Inspection Date: 8/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13485776

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13484588

  • 22-49-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed High temperature dish machine at 140F. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Still the same at callback. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10924516

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple missing ceiling tiles and ceiling tiles in disrepair due to water leak. Observed ceiling tiles soiled.
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in walk in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi and Salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen . See stop sale
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting on dry storage rack.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in equipment storage standing water due to leak in ceiling.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in kitchen area in disrepair and missing in seafood cooler..
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed stickers on clean food containers. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-28-5:High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed House made ranch dressing dated 7-27-2025. See stop sale Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed High temperature dish machine at 140F. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 35 flying insects. 24 flying insects in bar area next to 2 open ice bins used for drinks. 8 flying insects in kitchen. 3 flying insects in ware washing area near clean racks. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in ware washing (High temperature dish machine)area. Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi and Salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen . See stop sale Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer stored on prep table located near fryers. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10771336

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8860054

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in water on stove at 90F-100F. Manager removed utensils and will placed utensils in water that is 135F and higher. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shields in kitchen cracked.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on clean dry dishes. Manager will have employee remove. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature dish machine at 105F. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags missing last date of served.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing a substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing oil not labeled properly. Manager placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8859726

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8751708

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed 2 ice machines soiled in the interior of both with mold like substance.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in outside bar hand sink. Inspector will provide copy of hand washing sign. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 4 flying insects. 3 flying insects in kitchen near mop sink area. 1 flying insect in in side bar area.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in seafood and meat cooler Crab (49F - Cold Holding); Steak (51F - Cold Holding); Beef patties (51F - Cold Holding); Sausage (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (48F - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily threw discolored beef patties out. Cooler has an Ambient temperature of 52F. Manager stated worker has been in /out of cooler since 11am. Manager removed all meats, crab , oysters and placed in produce cooler, and placed ice on recently prepped shrimp. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 on steam table Hush puppies at (120F - Hot Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded hush puppies. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of peroxide on prep table above clean dishes without label on it. Manager placed a label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed AC drain line draining into hand washing sinks in kitchen.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled near the nozzles. Repeat Violation
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed high temperature dish machine without measuring device to test proper sanitation. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8365529

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in the dish machine area in disrepair and some missing.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at employee hand sink located in outside bar. Inspector provided copy of handwashing sign. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cook line wet wiping cloth on flip top cooler not stored in sanitizing solution.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor of cook line. Manager had employees remove and store bucket properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.observed spray bottle of oil on cook line without label. Manager had employee place label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 liquid butter sitting in fryer area at 120F. Manager removed and placed on grill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored in bar area near pour bottles of liquor. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled near nozzles of unit. Observed soda gun holder soiled in main bar in from near kitchen. Manager had employee clean during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed Hot Water Dish Machine without a measuring device available for hot water sanitizing.

Inspection Date: 11/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8533016

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dishes on clean dry storage rack not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes stored in soiled tubs on clean drying rack.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in mop sink area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink with the back flow incorrectly placed before splitter. Manager removed the splitter from mop sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 52-09-4:Intermediate - Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared from original fruit. Observed menu stating these following cocktails contain fresh lime juice, Patron margaritas American Mule, Exotic Mule, Passion Margarita, Premium Margarita, and Better Belize.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.observed paper towels not dispensing properly. Manager provided paper towels for hand sink. Observed no soap at hand sink near dry storage area. Manager provided soap for station. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed establishment without original Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for some employees trained.