WHISPERS OYSTER BAR AND CRAB HOUSE

Name: WHISPERS OYSTER BAR AND CRAB HOUSE
Address: 8206 PHILIPS HWY 7, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32256, US
Rating: 58.4

8206 PHILIPS HWY 7, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256

License #2616103

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58.4 Grade F / 100

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WHISPERS OYSTER BAR AND CRAB HOUSE in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 58.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 30, 2025. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 68 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 47 of them so far.

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Latest clean pass

September 23, 2025

The latest inspection on December 30, 2025 included 4 critical violations, 4 major, and 9 minor.

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88%

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Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[06-09-1] 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. Two pieces of fish with instructions to remove from packaging, thawed in make-line drawers thawed with no oxygen introduced.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored observed floor in liquor storage room. Person in charge began raising.
[29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet missing at dump sink in main bar area. Also, leak observed under dishmachine, under triple sink. Also, drain cover missing at triple sink drain.
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in large walk in cooler, near dishmachine, at oyster prep area.
[38-04-4] Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk in cooler with oyster storage has no light.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones stored on prep table. Person in charge removed.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored on top of microwave in kitchen. Person in charge removed.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. In use during inspection. Person in charge primed and retested at 50ppm by end of inspection.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap and paper towels missing at multiple hand wash sinks in kitchen, at server stations, at bar area. Also, most hand wash sinks are missing hand wash signs.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches near walk in freezer door: One in door frame, one on floor near door. Observed two dead roaches in spray foam near hand wash sink on main cook line.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two pieces of fish with instructions to remove from packaging thawed in make-line drawers thawed with no oxygen introduced.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mac and cheese, beef, chicken made more than 24 hours ago in walk in cooler, or frozen and thawed with no date mark.
[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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee training during inspection.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop heads observed in mop sink.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Person in charge unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting responsibility.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup. Sides of fryers either debris buildup.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer raw chicken no longer commercially packaged stored over open package of fries. In make line drawers raw chicken stored over raw dish and shrimp. Person in charge began rearranging.

Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lobster base in turned off unit at 80F in unit overnight.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lobster base in turned off unit at 80F in unit overnight.
[08B-56-4] Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed container of lemons stored in drink ice in secondary bar server area. Container was removed.
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm during inspection. Person in charge will utilize triple sink until unit can be repaired.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge has no test strips for chlorine.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items stored in back hand wash sink.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM for establishment.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects at server window. Observed four flying insects in main bar area.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wheels and sides of fryers with grease buildup. Interior of not plugged in reach in cooler/ reach in freezer with food buildup.
[14-12-4] Utensils in poor condition. Observed two spatulas in clean dishware area missing pieces.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed employee utilize household pesticide to kill roaches found during inspection.
[29-09-4] Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Faucet handle missing at triple sink on the cold side.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lobster thawing in submerged standing water. Person in charge turned on cold running water.

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