MR SHARK CRAB SHACK

Name: MR SHARK CRAB SHACK
Address: 2304 EDGEWOOD AVE W, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32209, US
Rating: 67.8

2304 EDGEWOOD AVE W, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209

License #2616450

🦞 Seafood ℹ️

67.8 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 23, 2026 · 8 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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MR SHARK CRAB SHACK in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 67.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 39 total violations — 10 critical, 10 major, 19 minor.

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December 16, 2025

The latest inspection on October 23, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on walk-in freezer door.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food entries build up on reach in cooler doors in kitchen area.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at any hand wash sink in establishment. Person in charge provided paper napkins for hand wash sink in kitchen.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored near expo window.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw fish stored in direct contact with nonfood-grade bags in walk-in freezer.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed multiple oyster tags not marked with last date oysters were served.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed; 2 containers of cooked crab cooked more than 24 hours prior with no date marking in reach in cooler near cook line. Person in charge stated crab was cooked sometime day prior. Multiple boxes and containers of cooked food items cooked within past 3 days in display reach in cooler on front line.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on walk-in cooler gasket.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to-go boxes stored on floor near walk-in freezer.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored on prep table near delivery window.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over ready to eat cooked crab in standing reach in cooler in kitchen. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed; approximately 100 rodent droppings in storage room at far corner of establishment near rear exit. Storage room contains unused equipment and some chemicals. Approximately 150 rodent droppings in hot water heat room near rear exit. Droppings observed on boxes of to-go box lids and along shelving. Approximately 50 rodent droppings along wall near rear exit of establishment. Approximately 50 rodent droppings in storage room opposite of unused equipment storage room at far end of establishment. Observed towels and chemicals in storage room. 5 rodent droppings on top of box of to-go boxes between storage room and got water heater room. Rodent droppings were cleaned by end of inspection.
[35A-21-4] Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed chew marks on corner of box of to-go lids with nesting materials within stored in back storage area with unused equipment and chemicals.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose bibb with attached hose missing vacuum breaker next to three compartment sink.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Person in charge provided paper towels.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[12B-07-4] 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.
[24-08-4] 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] 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] 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.
[01B-14-4] 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.
[52-04-5] 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.
[31B-02-4] 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.
[53B-01-5] 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.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] 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.
[36-37-5] 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] 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] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed choking poster not posted. Person in charge posted choking poster.
[31B-04-4] 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.
[12B-13-4] 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.
[08A-02-6] 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.
[01B-14-4] 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.
[01C-03-4] 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.