Jacksonville Beach, Duval County

JOE'S CRAB SHACK

6 BEACH BLVD, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Oct 9, 2025
City
Jacksonville Beach
County
Duval
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
21

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

35A-02-7

Detail 24102651

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 5 flying insects. 4 flying insects in bar area. 1 flying insect near ware washing area. Manager was able to kill 1 flying which made total 4. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 24102647

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored on table next to clean dishes. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

53B-09-4

Detail 24102649

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed establishment with copies of food handler certificates.

22-20-5

Detail 24102648

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.

36-17-5

Detail 24102645

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile at entrance of kitchen in disrepair.

10-17-4

Detail 24102650

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored under cutting board located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 24102646

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed In use wiping cloth under cutting board located on on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-49-4

Detail 23937562

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed High temperature dish machine at 140F. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-07: Still the same at callback. Time Extended

Aug 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 6Basic: 7Total: 13

01B-28-5

Detail 23935121

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed House made ranch dressing dated 7-27-2025. See stop sale Warning

22-49-4

Detail 23935120

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed High temperature dish machine at 140F. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-02-7

Detail 23935131

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed total of 35 flying insects. 24 flying insects in bar area next to 2 open ice bins used for drinks. 8 flying insects in kitchen. 3 flying insects in ware washing area near clean racks. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23935123

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in ware washing (High temperature dish machine)area. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23935125

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in walk in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi and Salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen . See stop sale Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23935129

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer stored on prep table located near fryers. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 23935127

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed multiple missing ceiling tiles and ceiling tiles in disrepair due to water leak. Observed ceiling tiles soiled.

06-09-1

Detail 23935128

Basic - 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. Observed in walk in cooler Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi and Salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen . See stop sale

12B-07-4

Detail 23935124

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23935122

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers wet nesting on dry storage rack.

36-22-4

Detail 23935130

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in equipment storage standing water due to leak in ceiling.

36-17-5

Detail 23935132

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in kitchen area in disrepair and missing in seafood cooler..

16-46-4

Detail 23935126

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed stickers on clean food containers. Repeat Violation

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

22-49-4

Detail 23524213

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature dish machine at 105F. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 23524208

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags missing last date of served.

41-17-4

Detail 23524210

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing a substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing oil not labeled properly. Manager placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23524212

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in water on stove at 90F-100F. Manager removed utensils and will placed utensils in water that is 135F and higher. Corrective Action Taken

38-01-4

Detail 23524211

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shields in kitchen cracked.

16-46-4

Detail 23524209

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on clean dry dishes. Manager will have employee remove. Corrective Action Taken

Aug 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 23065239

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 4 flying insects. 3 flying insects in kitchen near mop sink area. 1 flying insect in in side bar area.

03A-02-5

Detail 23065233

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in seafood and meat cooler Crab (49F - Cold Holding); Steak (51F - Cold Holding); Beef patties (51F - Cold Holding); Sausage (51F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (48F - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily threw discolored beef patties out. Cooler has an Ambient temperature of 52F. Manager stated worker has been in /out of cooler since 11am. Manager removed all meats, crab , oysters and placed in produce cooler, and placed ice on recently prepped shrimp. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 23065240

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on steam table Hush puppies at (120F - Hot Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded hush puppies. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23065235

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of peroxide on prep table above clean dishes without label on it. Manager placed a label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-10-4

Detail 23065234

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed AC drain line draining into hand washing sinks in kitchen.

22-02-4

Detail 23065238

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled near the nozzles. Repeat Violation

16-62-1

Detail 23065232

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed high temperature dish machine without measuring device to test proper sanitation. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23065236

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed 2 ice machines soiled in the interior of both with mold like substance.

31B-04-4

Detail 23065237

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in outside bar hand sink. Inspector will provide copy of hand washing sign. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

03B-01-6

Detail 22762318

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid butter sitting in fryer area at 120F. Manager removed and placed on grill. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 22762311

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored in bar area near pour bottles of liquor. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22762319

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled near nozzles of unit. Observed soda gun holder soiled in main bar in from near kitchen. Manager had employee clean during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 22762312

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed Hot Water Dish Machine without a measuring device available for hot water sanitizing.

13-07-4

Detail 22762316

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing bracelets.

36-17-5

Detail 22762320

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in the dish machine area in disrepair and some missing.

31B-04-4

Detail 22762315

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at employee hand sink located in outside bar. Inspector provided copy of handwashing sign. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 22762313

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cook line wet wiping cloth on flip top cooler not stored in sanitizing solution.

21-38-4

Detail 22762317

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor of cook line. Manager had employees remove and store bucket properly. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22762314

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.observed spray bottle of oil on cook line without label. Manager had employee place label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

Nov 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 22427939

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in mop sink area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 22427940

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink with the back flow incorrectly placed before splitter. Manager removed the splitter from mop sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

52-09-4

Detail 22427936

Intermediate - Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared from original fruit. Observed menu stating these following cocktails contain fresh lime juice, Patron margaritas American Mule, Exotic Mule, Passion Margarita, Premium Margarita, and Better Belize.

31B-03-4

Detail 22427935

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.observed paper towels not dispensing properly. Manager provided paper towels for hand sink. Observed no soap at hand sink near dry storage area. Manager provided soap for station. Corrected On-Site

53B-09-4

Detail 22427934

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed establishment without original Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for some employees trained.

22-20-5

Detail 22427937

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.

24-05-4

Detail 22427938

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dishes on clean dry storage rack not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes stored in soiled tubs on clean drying rack.

10-17-4

Detail 22427941

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 21934292

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects in bar area 2 live flying insects in mop sink area Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-13: 3 live flying insects in bar area. Admin Complaint

Apr 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 16

35A-02-6

Detail 21924947

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flying insects in bar area 2 live flying insects in mop sink area Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 21924949

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. milk wash (60F); batter (66F) stored on ice in breading cooler on cook line. Manager stated he has no knowledge of the time the food was placed in cooler from walk in cooler. Manager discarded food. house made ranch (74F); stuff crab (46-67F) stored on ice in pizza cooler on cook line. Manager stated he has no knowledge of the time the food was placed in cooler. Manager discarded food. cheddar (67F); clam chowder (68-69F); cooked corn mix (67F); stuffing (68F) stored inside non working and not power on pizza cooler on cook line. Cook stated food was placed in cooler from walk in cooler 4 hours ago. Manager discarded food. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21924940

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk wash (60F); batter (66F) stored on ice in breading cooler on cook line. Manager stated he has no knowledge of the time the food was placed in cooler from walk in cooler. Manager discarded food. See stop sale. house made ranch (74F); stuff crab (46-67F) stored on ice in pizza cooler on cook line. Manager stated he has no knowledge of the time the food was placed in cooler. Manager discarded food. See stop sale. cheddar (67F); clam chowder (68-69F); cooked corn mix (67F); stuffing (68F) stored inside non working and not power on pizza cooler on cook line. Cook stated food was placed in cooler from walk in cooler 4 hours ago. Manager discarded food. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 21924942

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on left side on added splitter on mop sink faucet

11-01-5

Detail 21924948

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Certified manager has no knowledge of the big 6 foodborne illness. Reviewed with manager and emailed him big 6 handout Corrective Action Taken

53A-16-4

Detail 21924938

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Manager has no knowledge of the 8 major food allergens. Reviewed with manager and emailed him food allergen hand out. Corrective Action Taken

52-09-4

Detail 21924937

Intermediate - Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared from original fruit. Dine in menu advertises that the following cocktails are made with fresh lime juice: Patron margaritas, American mule, Exotic mule, Passion margarita, Premium margarita and Better Belize. Per bartender establishment uses bottle lime juice from concentrate not fresh lime juice. Reviewed with manager. Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 21924941

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Manager did not provided written clean up plan for vomiting and diarrhea. Reviewed with manager and emailed him clean up plan hand out. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21924945

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Right side interior of ice machine soiled

06-09-1

Detail 21924934

Basic - 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. Found unfrozen raw fish in sealed commercially ROP bags in secondary walk in cooler. Employee removed raw fish from sealed bags. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 21924943

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor behind cooking equipment on cook line covered with standing water Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 21924935

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between coolers on cook line. Manager properly stored knives Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21924939

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple utensils stored in warm stating water ( 118F) on cook line. Manager removed utensils from cook line. Corrective Action Taken

21-04-4

Detail 21924946

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet towel under cutting board in pizza station on cook line. Manager removed wet towel from under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 21924944

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe under handwash sink on cook line Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21924936

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple plastic containers of flour not labeled on cook line.

Sep 12, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-04-6

Detail 21343328

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sher Wali Khan is the manager on duty and he is not certified as a food service manager. He only has a food handler certificate. Wali was promoted to the manager position August 2021.. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Sher Wali Khan still not manager certified. Manager stated he will take test in the next couple of weeks. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Time extended Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: Still the same at callback no proof manager certification at callback. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21343329

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen 2. Floor soiled on cook line, storage room near mop sink and ware washing area. 3. Wall soiled in mop area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Floor and wall still soiled. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Floor and walls still have accumulation. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-12: 1. Still the same at callback 2. Floors cleaned at callback 3. Still the same at callback Time Extended

Jul 14, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-04-6

Detail 21190924

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sher Wali Khan is the manager on duty and he is not certified as a food service manager. He only has a food handler certificate. Wali was promoted to the manager position August 2021.. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Sher Wali Khan still not manager certified. Manager stated he will take test in the next couple of weeks. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Time extended Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21190925

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen 2. Floor soiled on cook line, storage room near mop sink and ware washing area. 3. Wall soiled in mop area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Floor and wall still soiled. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Floor and walls still have accumulation. Time Extended

Jul 13, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

03D-02-5

Detail 21189976

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked noodles in walk-in cooler at 59F cooling made on 7-10-2022 at 6pm per cook. Employee stated noodles were placed in cooler to cool down yesterday and they have not been taking out since. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 45-46F. Manager discarded noodles. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Did not observed this cooling method been done during inspection Time Extended

12A-07-5

Detail 21189977

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1. Employee handling Raw shrimp changed gloves and proceeded to handle cooked food without washing hands. 2. Employee washed hands then with same paper towel wiped his face off and proceeded to handle cooked food without washing hands. Review proper hand wash procedures with employees and managers. After reviewing all employees properly washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: 1. Observed employee putting food in his mouth and then proceeded to make a sandwich. Cook discarded sandwich bread and properly wash hands before returning to the cook line. 2. Observed manager handling raw fish, then changing gloves and then handling cooked stuffed crab without washing his hands. After reviewing with manager he wash his hands and put on new gloves. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-6

Detail 21189983

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen area near broken hand wash sink by cook line. Observed one flying insect in Interior bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: 1. Four flying insects in indoor bar, three flying insects by mop sink, two flying insects by working ice machine and two in back prep area near non working ice machine. 2. One live roach by liquor bottles in indoor bar and one dead roach on floor in indoor bar. Both roaches were removed by manager. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

03D-07-5

Detail 21189980

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. 1. Cut lettuce in upright cooler near exit of kitchen at 56F cooling at 5:15pm. Manager stated lettuce was cut at 11am and placed in cooler to cooled down. Manager discarded lettuce. See stop sale. 2. Milk wash (59F - Cooling) in cooler in frying station. Cook stated he prepared wash this morning around 9am and placed in cooler to cool down and hold cold. It's now 4:00pm. Cook discarded wash. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Did not observed this violation Time Extended

53A-04-6

Detail 21189979

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sher Wali Khan is the manager on duty and he is not certified as a food service manager. He only has a food handler certificate. Wali was promoted to the manager position August 2021.. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Sher Wali Khan still not manager certified. Manager stated he will take test in the next couple of weeks. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21189978

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen 2. Floor soiled on cook line, storage room near mop sink and ware washing area. 3. Wall soiled in mop area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Floor and wall still soiled. Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 21189982

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler has ambient temperature of 45-46F. Coils are freezing up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Main walk in cooler still has an ambient 44-46F. Service person is here. Manager stated cooler part was replaced today, and they just waiting for temperature to drop. Time Extended

36-22-4

Detail 21189981

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind all cooking equipment on cook line observed standing water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: Still standing water on floor in back prep area. Time Extended

Jul 11, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 23

03D-02-5

Detail 21182220

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked noodles in walk-in cooler at 59F cooling made on 7-10-2022 at 6pm per cook. Employee stated noodles were placed in cooler to cool down yesterday and they have not been taking out since. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 45-46F. Manager discarded noodles. See stop sale. Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 21182228

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1. Employee handling Raw shrimp changed gloves and proceeded to handle cooked food without washing hands. 2. Employee washed hands then with same paper towel wiped his face off and proceeded to handle cooked food without washing hands. Review proper hand wash procedures with employees and managers. After reviewing all employees properly washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-20-4

Detail 21182223

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands with only water not using soap and then proceeded to prepared food on cook line. After reviewing with cook, he properly washed his hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21182225

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flying insects in kitchen area near broken hand wash sink by cook line. Observed one flying insect in Interior bar area. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 21182229

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the walk in freezer observed opened case of raw fish stored over vanilla ice cream. Manager properly stored food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 21182222

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1. Observed cooked noodles in walk-in cooler at 56F cooling made on 7-10-2022 at 6pm per cook. Employee stated noodles were placed in cooler to cool down yesterday and they have not been taking out since. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 45-46F. 2. Cut lettuce in upright cooler near exit of kitchen at 56F cooling at 5:15pm. Manager stated lettuce was cut at 11am and placed in cooler to cooled down. Manager discarded lettuce. 3. Milk wash (59F - Cooling) in cooler in frying station. Cook stated he prepared wash this morning around 9am and placed in cooler to cold down and hold cold. It's now 4:00pm. Cook discarded wash 4. spinach dip (47F); cheddar cheese (61F); cooked rice (61F) in large flip top cooler at the end of the cook line near walk in cooler. Employee stated food was restocked from walk in cooler this morning around 9-9:30am. It's now 5:00pm and bottom part of cooler has an ambient temperature of 60F. Manager discarded food. 5. raw calamari (54F); raw shrimp (52-54F) in reach in cooler in frying station on cook line. Cook stated food was restocked from walk in cooler this morning at 9am. It's now 4:30pm. Manager Discarded food Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21182218

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.raw calamari (54F); raw shrimp (52-54F) in reach in cooler in frying station on cook line. Cook stated food was restocked from walk in cooler this morning at 9am. It's now 4:30pm. Manager Discarded food. See stop sale. 2. Feta cheese (44F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (53F); spinach dip (45-46F); fish and cheese mix (48F) in walk in cooler. Walk in cooler has an ambient temperature of 45-46F. Employee stated door was left opened for a while earlier today due to food delivery. Manager moved food to secondary walk in cooler. 3. spinach dip (47F); cheddar cheese (61F); cooked rice (61F) in large flip top cooler at the end of the cook line near walk in cooler. Employee stated food was restocked from walk in cooler this morning around 9-9:30am. It's now 5:00pm and bottom part of cooler has an ambient temperature of 60F. Manager discarded food. See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-07-5

Detail 21182217

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. 1. Cut lettuce in upright cooler near exit of kitchen at 56F cooling at 5:15pm. Manager stated lettuce was cut at 11am and placed in cooler to cooled down. Manager discarded lettuce. See stop sale. 2. Milk wash (59F - Cooling) in cooler in frying station. Cook stated he prepared wash this morning around 9am and placed in cooler to cool down and hold cold. It's now 4:00pm. Cook discarded wash. See stop sale. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21182215

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Goo gone being stored on prep table above containers of food near mop sink area. Manager removed an stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-04-6

Detail 21182210

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sher Wali Khan is the manager on duty and he is not certified as a food service manager. He only has a food handler certificate. Wali was promoted to the manager position August 2021.. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21182214

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 12 food handler employees present with no certified manager on duty. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21182219

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed two hand sinks on cook line with out towels. Employee filled both hand sinks. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21182209

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine to be soiled. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21182216

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1. Ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen 2. Floor soiled on cook line, storage room near mop sink and ware washing area. 3. Wall soiled in mop area. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 21182208

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler has ambient temperature of 45-46F. Coils are freezing up. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21182207

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing food on cook line without hair restraint. Review policy with manager. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 21182213

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind all cooking equipment on cook line observed standing water. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21182224

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. A few broken floor tiles in ware washing area and on cook line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21182226

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters at the end of the cook line above chard grill. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 21182221

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Missing pipe under hand wash sink near kitchen entrance door, also hand wash sink detached from wall and is been held up with a container. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 21182212

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the interior bar area cooler to be soiled, where they cold hold glasses. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-44-1

Detail 21182211

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets being stored directly on the floor on cook line by breading station. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-08-4

Detail 21182227

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed one sanitizer bucket not at proper strength, no reading on strip. Employee removed and placed bucket with 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 20761503

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over stuffed crab shells ( made with cooked food items) in reach in cooler in frying station on cook line. Manager properly separated food. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20761507

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. raw fish (46°F); raw chicken (49°F) in left side drawer cooler under the grill on cook line. Employee stated food was placed in cooler from walk in cooler an hour ago. Cooler door was not fully shut. Manger moved food to walk in cooler. 2. milk (47-48°F)in reach in cooler in frying station. Manger stated milk was replaced an hour ago from the walk in cooler. Manager placed ice on the milk. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 20761504

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. melted butter (110°F) stored on top of the grill on the cook line. Manager stated butter has been holding hot for a couple of hours. Employee began reheating the butter. 2. chowder soup (110°F); mashed potatoes (107°F); queso (120°F) in the steam well on cook line. Manager stated food has been holding hot for a couple of hours. Employee began reheating food. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 20761505

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 1. No vacuum breaker on added splitter to mop sink faucet in non chemical side. 2. No vacuum breaker on spigot in outside bar. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-42-4

Detail 20761506

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters missing from hood system located in back prep area near walk in cooler. Manager stated filters have been ordered. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20761502

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large containers of flour not labeled in back prep area. Manager labeled containers. Corrected On-Site

Nov 24, 2021

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 22, 2021

Complaint Partial

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

35A-02-6

Detail 20677684

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live small flying insects at exterior bar. Observed 4 live small flying insects at interior bar. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 20677685

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At exterior bar. 1 bottle of Don Q, 3/4 bottle of Southern Comfort. Dead insects inside of bottles. At interior bar. 1 bottle Azunia, 1 bottle Cruzan, 3/4 bottle Campari, 3/4 bottle Tuaca, 1 bottle Don Q. Dead insects inside of bottles.

Nov 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 16

35A-02-6

Detail 20628177

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 25 live small flying insects inside indoor mop sink next to soda room in kitchen. Approximately 23 live small flying insects in bar area. Bar located inside the restaurant. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 20628168

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings present on top of opened cases of silverware and plastic lids in back storage room. 37 rodent droppings present on shelves in back storage room Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20628171

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. coleslaw (52°F); house made ranch dressing (51-52°F); raw fish (52°F); shredded cheddar (52°F) in salad reach in cooler. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 55°F. Manager stated food was placed in cooler from walk in cooler 30 minutes ago. He also stated cooler is not properly working and that they are waiting on a part. Manager moved food to walk in freezer. 2. Cooked crab and corn boils (44-45°F); raw sausage (45°F); raw chicken (45°F-50°F) in meat walk in cooler. Manager stated cooler door was left opened for awhile this morning. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 41°F. Manager placed bags of ice over the food. 3. cooked rice (44°F); cooked potatoes (44°F); cooked sausage (45°F); seafood stuffing (45-46°F); cheddar cheese (46°F); whole milk cheesec (45°F); coleslaw (45°F); cooked pasta (46°F); house made ranch dressing (46°F) ambient temperature 43°F in produce walk in cooler. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43°F. Manager stated cooler door was left opened for hours earlier this morning. Manager placed bags of ice over the food. Suggested to manager to ensure cooler doors remain closed at all times. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 20628170

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple chemical bottles stored on shelf with cooking oil on cook line. Manager properly stored chemicals. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-42-4

Detail 20628181

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on added splitter to indoor mop sink faucet in NON CHEMICAL SIDE. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20628180

Intermediate - 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. Manager unable to provided employee certificates Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20628173

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing window cleaner not labeled in expo station. Employee labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-24-4

Detail 20628169

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler doors and microwave handles soiled throughout kitchen. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20628174

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured in soda room at the end of the cook line. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20628175

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Left top drawer under flat grill has a torn gasket. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20628182

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris Grease buildup on floor behind cooking equipment on cook line and back prep area near walk in coolers. Repeat Violation Warning

14-42-4

Detail 20628176

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing from hood located in back prep room near walk in coolers. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 20628178

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knives stored in warm standing water (89°F) in steam well on cook line. Manager removed knives from water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

35B-02-4

Detail 20628179

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Insect zapper lights installed over cleaned equipment on cook line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20628183

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beer walk in cooler gasket soiled. Warning

36-64-5

Detail 20628172

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor in pathway to back storage room. Warning