BIG CRAB

Name: BIG CRAB
Address: 8358 POINT MEADOWS DR STE W12, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32256, US
Rating: 54.7

8358 POINT MEADOWS DR STE W12, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256

License #2614888

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54.7 Grade F / 100

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BIG CRAB in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 54.7 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 28 total violations — 7 critical, 8 major, 13 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 1, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 4 critical, 4 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser in kitchen at dishmachine and at cook line not functioning. Person in charge repaired one dispenser, placed paper towels at other.
[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 squid no longer commercially packaged stored on case of fries. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at soda dispenser and in bar with debris buildup.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda plates at drink dispenser in dining room with mold like substance buildup. Person in charge began cleaning.
[32-23-5] Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal out of order in mens restroom.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee on duty with expired training 4.2025.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor in bar. Observed one dead roach in glue trap in cabinet in bar. Person in charge discarded.
[08A-11-5] Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In walk in cooler raw sausage stored over bottled drinks. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
[02A-01-5] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment does not have oyster advisory posted at time of inspection. Inspector provided and person in charge posted.
[14-05-4] Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves in bar walk in cooler, in sauce dry storage.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on floor in server hallway. Person in charge raised.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in cabinet with liquor storage in bar. Observed two flying insects on piece of pineapple on floor in bar.
[35A-06-4] Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed large amount of dead flying insects in glue traps in bar area. On sticky tape in light in kitchen.

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