FERNANDINA BEACH, Nassau County

THE HIDDEN CRAB

942699 OLD NASSAUVILLE RD, FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jun 3, 2026
City
FERNANDINA BEACH
County
Nassau
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

Jun 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

35A-02-7

Detail 24602832

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect near flip top reach in cooler on cook line. Also, observed approximately 7 live flying insects under steam table in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: At callback, observed no live flying insects in establishment. Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 24602831

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor under breading table next to fryers. Employee was able to clean roach. Also, observed approximately 30 live roaches at bottom of oven on cook line. Employee began to spray and kill. Also, observed 1 live roach on floor in front of heat lamp table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: At callback, observed one (1) live roach in side panel of oven. Operator sprayed to try and kill. Also, observed one (1) live roach on floor in front of oven. Operator killed and discarded. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

35A-23-4

Detail 24602833

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 40 roach droppings on wooden beams at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: At callback, observed no roach droppings in establishment. Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 24602830

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on interior edge of door of reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-02: At callback, observed two (2) dead roach in establishment. One (1) in bottom compartment of oven. One (1) on floor under oven next to wall. Operator cleaned up dead roaches and discarded. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Jun 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 6Basic: 9Total: 15

01B-01-4

Detail 24602425

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of New England style beans dented at top near rim of can.

35A-02-7

Detail 24602421

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insect near flip top reach in cooler on cook line. Also, observed approximately 7 live flying insects under steam table in kitchen. Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 24602415

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on floor under breading table next to fryers. Employee was able to clean roach. Also, observed approximately 30 live roaches at bottom of oven on cook line. Employee began to spray and kill. Also, observed 1 live roach on floor in front of heat lamp table. Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 24602417

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed approximately 40 roach droppings on wooden beams at bar. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24602420

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, gizzards (44F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (44F - Cold Holding). Operator stated item was probably out while preparing order and then put back in cooler.

41-27-4

Detail 24602416

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. On cook line, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm). Operator added more water to bucket and rechecked at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 24602424

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on interior edge of door of reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

40-06-5

Detail 24602412

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone and keys on top shelf above reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved phone and keys. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 24602413

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior front and back screen door have gap and not fully sealed when closed. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24602423

Basic - Floor, walls and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers soiled with food debris and grease. Also, floor under pass through table soiled with grease and food debris. Also, wall behind cook line soiled with grease. Also, floor under reach in freezers near office soiled with food debris.

36-24-5

Detail 24602418

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Multiple holes in wall under cook line tables.

10-20-4

Detail 24602419

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. One pair of tongs hung on front of fryer on cool line. Operator moved tongs. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24602426

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 24602422

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in kitchen soiled/torn. Repeat Violation

14-20-4

Detail 24602414

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelf used to store fry oil has heavily torn tin foil. Operator began to change. Corrective Action Taken

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 24273878

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Observed dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge primed and retested at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge set up triple sink and called service for machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: Dish machine sanitizer 0ppm, in use during inspection, will utilize triple sink to sanitize Admin Complaint Admin Complaint

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 24259824

High Priority - 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. Observed dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge primed and retested at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge set up triple sink and called service for machine. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 24259830

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot box mashed potatoes (124F - Hot Holding); green beans (117F - Hot Holding); Mac n cheese (120F - Hot Holding); baked beans (119F - Hot Holding) for less than 1 hour per person in charge. Person in charge had employee reheat on stove during inspection. All products temped 165+F by end of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24259827

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station near hotbox used to fill water bucket.

35A-03-4

Detail 24259829

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one(1) dead roach on floor in employee restroom. Person in charge cleaned up and removed dead roach. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24259822

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hot box warmer door not staying closed without the aid of a bungee cord. Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 24259828

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior back door with gap showing visible light. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 24259823

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near fountain drink machine at bar.

38-07-4

Detail 24259826

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shields on lights a In ware washing area.

23-03-4

Detail 24259825

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top coolers soiled with food debris.

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 13

12A-17-4

Detail 23564844

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Server washed hands in hand washing sink by cook line for approximately five (5) seconds. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken

08A-02-6

Detail 23564840

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer near back storage area, opened case of raw beef stored over ready to eat sweet potato french fries. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23564851

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on outside faucet on side of building where black hose is attached.

22-02-4

Detail 23564847

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Knives of knife magnet in prep area. Knives removed and placed into dish machine to be cleaned. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 23564845

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen is peeling. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23564846

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door for warmer near cook line in kitchen does not close (bungee cord used to keep closed). Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23564849

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door by ice machine has gap. Repeat Violation

33-23-4

Detail 23564843

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both dumpster and grease receptacle are on crushed shells/dirt. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23564841

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer handle in kitchen. Tongs moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 23564852

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 23564850

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In silver reach in cooler across from dish machine, employee opened bottle of water. Bottle discarded. Corrected On-Site

08B-63-4

Detail 23564842

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outside walk in cooler is not locked and employees are not monitoring. Walk in cooler locked by manager. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 23564848

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

Dec 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

35A-04-4

Detail 23404981

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately fifty (50) rodent droppings behind stand up white reach in freezer in back food storage/ice machine area adjacent to kitchen. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23404975

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in kitchen is peeling paint.

35A-03-4

Detail 23404974

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two (2) dead roaches in cabinet below sink in unisex restroom in kitchen. Dead roaches discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23404979

Basic - Equipment/utensils in poor repair. Door for warming unit by pass through window does not close correctly (bungee cord to hold closed). White handled spatula near grill is melted. Gaskets for two door reach in cooler in prep area of kitchen. Gaskets ordered. Corrective Action Taken

35B-01-4

Detail 23404976

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door in food storage/ice machine area.

33-23-4

Detail 23404977

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster and grease receptacle are on oyster shells and dirt.

38-07-4

Detail 23404978

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in small dry storage area.

33-11-4

Detail 23404980

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.

23-03-4

Detail 23404972

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers on cook line. Sides of fryers on cook line.

36-02-5

Detail 23404973

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor throughout kitchen.

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31B-05-4

Detail 22508087

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels from dispensers , employee provided some paper towels, looking for key Corrective Action Taken

53B-09-4

Detail 22508084

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

12B-07-4

Detail 22508088

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on top of microwave next to warmer

40-06-5

Detail 22508091

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and cellphone stored over cooler, employee with ponytail placed in pocket

13-03-4

Detail 22508090

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen no hair restraint

35B-08-4

Detail 22508086

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly trap stored in kitchen middle area of kitchen

38-07-4

Detail 22508089

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cover missing in

06-01-5

Detail 22508085

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of shrimp thawing in back prep area on prep table

Jul 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 22124633

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6-1-23

22-02-4

Detail 22124632

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dm 0 ppms primed retested Corrective Action Taken

53B-09-4

Detail 22124631

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

32-04-4

Detail 21502619

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms

36-34-5

Detail 21502620

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In walk in cooler

29-49-6

Detail 21502621

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small cooler leaking water

Aug 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 21286083

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Dishwasher 0 ppms chlorine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Time Extended

50-17-2

Detail 21286084

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-22 Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 21286082

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1)Hose bib near side door where red hose is hooked up to 2) hose bib near back door(right hand side of back door) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Time Extended

16-33-4

Detail 21286081

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Not used to check dishwasher Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: Time Extended

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 15

22-41-4

Detail 21282101

High Priority - 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. Dishwasher 0 ppms chlorine Warning

50-17-2

Detail 21282102

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-22 Admin Complaint

35A-04-4

Detail 21282099

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 13 rodent droppings in back dry storage area floor 5 rodent droppings on top of dishwasher 2 rodent droppings on floor under dishwasher Warning

29-34-4

Detail 21282104

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1)Hose bib near side door where red hose is hooked up to 2) hose bib near back door(right hand side of back door) Warning

16-33-4

Detail 21282112

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Not used to check dishwasher Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21282111

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler unable to verify when opened, states possibly Sunday Warning

32-02-4

Detail 21282108

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Restroom in kitchen door left open Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21282105

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups in rice and cups in seasoning. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21282113

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellular phone, keys, and wallet over flip top 3 door cooler Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21282103

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bagged potatoes in walk in cooler on floor Warning

14-38-4

Detail 21282110

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clear container that biscuits are stored in hot holding glass warmers cracked Warning

10-12-5

Detail 21282100

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored inside clear containers with soiled water Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 21282109

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open personal water bottle in reach in 3 door cooler Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21282106

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Crab cooler and cooler where burgers are kept Pooling water inside Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21282107

Basic - Stored food not covered. Seasoning cover on seasoning salt container Warning

Jan 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 20768576

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Crabs 48° cooked potatoes 46°. Employee placed ice on items Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 20768578

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Vilola in kitchen Lisa

10-12-5

Detail 20768575

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scooper stored in a container nesting in soiled water Placed to wash Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 20768580

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights in rear area near back door where I've machine is located

33-16-4

Detail 20768577

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

02D-01-5

Detail 20768574

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear containers with flour. Label Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20768579

Basic - vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cover in walk in cooler

Aug 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20451238

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken in walk in cooler 48° all other items are produce. Employee states delivery guy came recently and door might have been propped open, advised to continually check temperature and move to reach in cooler if temperature doesn't lower

02C-03-5

Detail 20451240

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in two door cooler, dated Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20451239

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack, cigarettes, keys and cell phone, moved Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 20451241

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler