MR SHARK CRAB SHACK
Based on 2 health inspections, MR SHARK CRAB SHACK in JACKSONVILLE has earned a 1.0/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
2304 Edgewood Avenue West
Jacksonville, Florida, 32209
Duval County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/8/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10912250
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed closed employee water bottle stored on prep table by expo window. Employee removed water bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 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 sliding reach in cooler and walk-in cooler doors.
- 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 fish in standing reach in cooler near three compartment sink. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 raw shell eggs with cracks and holes in reach in cooler near restrooms. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 52-04-5:Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Observed establishment selling Lane Snapper (Lutjanus synagris) and Yellowtail Snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus) with menu stating Red Snapper. Person in charge indicated both snappers used are for when Red Snapper is ordered. Person in charge was unaware of specifics of finfish substitutes and removed "Red" from menu. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Person in charge provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees engaging in food preparation with no food handler certification. Warning
Inspection Date: 1/6/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10733909
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic bowl with no handle used for scooping stored in garlic powder bin at end of front line. Person in charge removed plastic bowl. Corrected On-Site
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area not smooth and easily cleanable.
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed green dumpster at rear of establishment stored on grassy area. Person in charge confirmed dumpster belonged to establishment.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed choking poster not posted. Person in charge posted choking poster. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign in restroom person in charge stated was designated for employees. Instructor provided hand wash sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee juice bottle stored in reach in cooler with seafood items at end of front line across from expo window. Person in charge removed beverage from cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 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 stored over ready to eat hush puppies and onion rings. All food items removed from original commercial packaging. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Observed three cracked shell eggs with visible yolk stored on same flat as uncracked shell eggs. Person in charge voluntarily discarded entire flat before stop sale was issued. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed two tags with no kill date. All tags were in chronological order held together by rubber bands. Person in charge marked dates on tags. Corrected On-Site