BLUE CRAB HOUSE AND SEAFOOD

Name: BLUE CRAB HOUSE AND SEAFOOD
Address: 1809 W 45 ST, JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32209, US
Rating: 75.9

1809 W 45 ST, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32209

License #2612994

🦞 Seafood ℹ️

75.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

September 17, 2026 · 5 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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BLUE CRAB HOUSE AND SEAFOOD in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 42 total violations — 4 critical, 8 major, 30 minor.

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February 18, 2025

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy mold like substance build up on both walk-in cooler door gaskets.
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage build up on ground around dumpster next to establishment.
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle stored on grassy surface at side of establishment.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed opened lid on dumpster next to establishment.
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed shopping carts and debris around dumpster next to establishment.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[33-20-4] Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on ground around grease receptacle at side of establishment.
[33-23-4] Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster and grease receptacle at side of establishment not on proper pad.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster with open lids at side of establishment.
[35B-03-4] Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exit of kitchen with broken self closing arm and unable to self close.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe between hand wash sink and three compartment sink leaking water.
[50-08-7] Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment operating without a license.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on ground behind functioning ice machine. Person in charge cleaned and discarded.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles near three compartment sink in disrepair.
[12A-08-4] Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Observed hand wash sink next to three compartment sink in kitchen area taking 1+ minutes to dispense hot water.
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored with raw breaded shrimp in reach in cooler next to walk-in cooler. Food items removed from original commercial packaging. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage locations.
[01C-02-4] Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
[53A-07-6] No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed establishment open and operating with no certified food manager.
[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. Observed two employees currently working with no signed reporting agreement. Both employees have been working for less than 60 days.
[01C-01-4] No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Observed box of raw, in shell, fresh oysters stored in standing reach in cooler in common area with no tag. Person in charge provided invoice and tag from approved vendor.