Fernandina Beach, Nassau County

CRAB TRAP

31 N 2 ST, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
May 19, 2026
City
Fernandina Beach
County
Nassau
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

May 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

28-13-5

Detail 24584603

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Behind right grease receptacle, standing water with shiny appearance observed.

03B-01-6

Detail 24584607

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish dip at 105F and shrimp gravy at 101F on steam table. Operator voluntarily discarded both products. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24584606

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of multiple soda nozzles with slime-like build up. Employee cleaned nozzles during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24584602

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid under steam table in kitchen. Operator discarded spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24584601

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

32-12-6

Detail 24584605

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in employee restroom.

14-11-5

Detail 24584608

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two spatulas in holder at make line with pieces of rubber missing from food contact surface. Operator discarded spatulas. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-20-4

Detail 24584604

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground around grease receptacle.

35B-03-4

Detail 24584600

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exit door on second floor has self-closing device disconnected.

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-16-5

Detail 24191780

High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Raw fish observed over ready to eat raw oyster in reach in cooler on prep line. Employee took fish and placed it in an appropriate area Raw fish observed over ready to eat buttermilk, in reach in cooler on prep line, employee moved fish from over the ready to eat product. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-02-5

Detail 24191788

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In fry cooler crab cake, shrimp , shrimp, lobster, fish, fish, hush puppy mix, corn dog mix, crab cake mix. (44-48F - Cold Holding) operators disposed of all food, operator stated that the food was in unit overnight. Ambient temperature of unit 47F at bottom of unit during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 24191781

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fry cooler crab cake, shrimp , shrimp, lobster, fish, fish, hush puppy mix, corn dog mix, crab cake mix. (44-48F - Cold Holding) operators disposed of all food, operator stated that the food had been out of temp over night. Ambient temperature of unit during inspection 47F at bottom of unit. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 24191784

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed several tags without dates for last served, oysters removed from original package with tags not kept with oysters, discussed with operators. Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 24191786

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water handle not functional at upper bar sever area.

36-32-5

Detail 24191783

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile over Ice machine in kitchen area missing. It was recently being worked on. Multiple holes in walls In kitchen area near kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24191789

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink with no lid on it on prep table in kitchen area. Employee disposed of the drink. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24191782

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee headphones on prep table with microwave, Employee moved ear buds, to a designated area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24191787

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in right side top of fry cooler with ice buildup observed in unit.

06-01-5

Detail 24191785

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw fish being thawed improperly fish was in sink, sitting in water with no running water over it. Pic turned on running water. Corrected On-Site

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23635102

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, pan of raw fish stored over ready to eat cooked potatoes. Potatoes voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 23635097

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach in cooler at end of cook line, corn rice and risotto prepared ten (10) days ago. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23635095

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry food storage area, can of stainless steel cleaner stored on shelf with sweet chili sauce. Cleaner moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 23635094

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on outside faucet on back side of establishment where grease receptacles are. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01C-03-4

Detail 23635100

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. No dates on any tags. Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23635108

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In upstairs reach in cooler by bar, ranch dressing prepared (2) two days prior misdated for 12/28. Manager properly dated ranch dressing. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 23635099

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage/disrepair/missing. In single use storage room, ceiling tiles damaged and missing.

24-05-4

Detail 23635106

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On top of ice machine, two (2) blue ice buckets not inverted. Buckets inverted. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23635104

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep table across from bar, employee keys and ear buds are stored. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23635103

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor under equipment in bar. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23635105

Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry food storage area, bag of panko breading on floor. In upstairs small storage room, condiments stored on floor. Breading moved and stored correctly. Corrective Action Taken

33-23-4

Detail 23635098

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacles behind establishment are on grass/dirt. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23635101

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in upstairs unisex restroom. Sign provided and posted. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 23635096

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In upstairs bar storage closet, case of single use foam cups are stored on floor. Cups moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 23635107

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

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 19

03D-02-5

Detail 23326282

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, cooked mashed potatoes 48F cooled overnight. See stop sale.

01B-36-5

Detail 23326290

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler, cooked mashed potatoes 48F cooled overnight. See stop sale.

35A-02-6

Detail 23326288

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two (2) live flies observed in back dock area.

01B-24-5

Detail 23326280

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, coleslaw prepared 10/24, fish dip prepared 10/25, lobster saffron sauce prepared 10/23, clam chowder prepared 10/25, risotto prepared 10/19. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 23326279

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One (1) live roach on cook line in kitchen. Live roach discarded. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23326285

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from cooking equipment, containers of broccoli, corn, spinach, beans, potatoes, asparagus, butter, clams, peas, pasta, rice, shrimp, collard greens, cheese, lobster, squash 67F stored overnight (reach in cooler unplugged). See stop sale. In warming station (not operating), butter 74F. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23326289

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from cooking equipment, containers of broccoli, corn, spinach, beans, potatoes, asparagus, butter, clams, peas, pasta, rice, shrimp, collard greens, cheese, lobster, squash 67F stored overnight (reach in cooler unplugged). See stop sale. In warming station (not operating), butter 74F. See stop sale. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23326287

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two cans of insecticide stored with containers of oil in dry storage area. Insecticide moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23326294

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on back outside faucet where red hose is attached. Missing on faucet near cook line where white hose is attached. Operator states going to purchase today. Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 23326283

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. No dates on tags.

53A-05-6

Detail 23326291

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/ Four (4) employees working at beginning of inspection. Certified food manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23326284

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In small reach in cooler in server area if kitchen, créme brûlée made three days prior not dated. Manager dated items. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 23326295

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex restroom upstairs in dining area.

35A-03-4

Detail 23326293

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two (2) dead roaches observed in establishment - one in back dock area and one in small storage area in dining area. Dead roaches discarded. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23326296

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean cups in server area in dining area.

36-73-4

Detail 23326286

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by ice machine in back kitchen. Floor under bar equipment in dining area.

33-23-4

Detail 23326281

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both grease receptacles behind establishment. Operator states he will call grease receptacle company to move. Corrective Action Taken

14-20-4

Detail 23326278

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Two shelves below cooking equipment. Foil removed and replaced. Corrected On-Site

36-02-5

Detail 23326292

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler.

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-24-5

Detail 22670412

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. House made blue cheese dressings 2-09 House made Ranch date 2-10

41-17-4

Detail 22670415

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles

14-01-5

Detail 22670414

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour, moved

13-07-4

Detail 22670411

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One employee with a watch in kitchen doing prep, watch removed Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22670410

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in 76f, wAter discarded Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22670413

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Alligator in triple sink thawing at room temperature water, placed under running water Corrected On-Site

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

06-09-1

Detail 22342732

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Mahi Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 22342733

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. larger white container with white substance One is powder suger and other is sugar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-04: Not labeled still Time Extended

Aug 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

53A-03-7

Detail 22172419

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22172414

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22172417

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. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22172415

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Zapps bottle with clear substance. Labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22172416

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. Mahi Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22172420

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags of flour in back storage area Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22172418

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. larger white container with white substance One is powder suger and other is sugar Warning

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 7Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 21766636

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs on top shelf in walk in cooler Over pork and seafood Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 21766630

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Crab hush puppies dated 1-26-23, discarded Corrective Action Taken Warning

52-01-4

Detail 21766632

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Red snapper listed in menu, crismon snapper in freezer, invoices show crismon snapper and Mexican wild snapper Admin Complaint

02B-01-5

Detail 21766641

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna, oysters and tuna tataki Warning

02A-01-4

Detail 21766639

Intermediate - 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. Emailed sign, manager printed Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21766635

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow substance in an unlabeled bottle manager labeled Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 21766637

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler personal drinks not labeled commingled with customers items Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21766638

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Open Case of soup in box on walk in freezer floor. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 21766634

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine, moved to tray Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21766631

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clear buckets. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21766629

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

06-01-5

Detail 21766640

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp in fish thawing in standing water in kitchen Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21766633

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In back area Warning

Jul 1, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.