BIG CRAB
8358 POINT MEADOWS DR STE W12, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256
License #2614888
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Failing Health Score
How is this score calculated? →BIG CRAB in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 60.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 1, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 24 total violations — 5 critical, 7 major, 12 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shrimp raw in stand up reach in cooler at 44-46F. Person in charge states no additional preparation done to product. Inspector notes sheet tray lining shelf may be blocking air flow. Person in charge removed sheet pan.
- [05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer provided by operator for establishment does not turn on.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in bar with debris accumulated. Interior upper portion of deflector plate with debris accumulated.
- [33-29-4] Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Grease receptacle lid open, observed grease on ground in front of unit with presence of flying insects. Person in charge closed lid.
- [35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects around personal fermentation project in back kitchen. Observed two flying insects in dishpit area of kitchen.
- [08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food in walk in freezer, reach in cooler at server area not separated from food to be served to guests. Person in charge began removing.
- [36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water observed on floor in front of bar walk in cooler. Vent at triple sink area with grease accumulation.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by laundry blocked by old equipment. Hand wash sink in bar blocked by equipment stored on sink. Person in charge made accessible.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp raw in stand up reach in cooler at 44-46F. Person in charge states no additional preparation done to product. Inspector notes sheet tray lining shelf may be blocking air flow. Person in charge removed sheet pan.
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Mussels thawing in package in standing water at triple sink. Person in charge turned on cold running water.
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