THE BIG CRAB
5149-1 NORMANDY BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32205
License #2614893
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →THE BIG CRAB in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 93.8 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 5, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 15 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 12 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on January 5, 2026 shows 5 observation rows, all minor, which is usually a better sign than repeat high-priority findings.
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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.
Inspection History
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Inspector notes are being added across all restaurants. Some inspections may only show violation codes until notes are available.
- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like substance on ceiling tiles and vent above boxed fountain drink storage.
- [36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen area is soiled with grease, wall near drink station is soiled.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket soiled on work top cooler gasket.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave.
What do locals think?
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Would you eat here?
THE BIG CRAB looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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