Athens, Clarke County

The Juicy Crab

2361 W BROAD ST STE 4 ATHENS, GA 30601

Food

Latest score

Feb 10, 2026

City

Athens

County

Clarke

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Feb 10, 2026

Routine

Score: 846 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Bar hand sink used as dump sink. Hose from back of Island Oasis machine in sink & straw from drink in drain. Hand sinks in bar & back of kitchen blocked with trash cans. Corrective action (CA): Hand sinks must be accessible/unblocked at all times & used only for hand washing. Person in charge (PIC) removed items in hand sink at bar, and removed trash cans blocking hand sinks.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple bins of food in kitchen make table uncovered in bottom (raw mussels, lobster, lettuce, seafood sauce). CA: All foods must be covered in storage unless in active cooling. PIC covered items under make table.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Unlabeled bottle of chemicals at server station. CA: Common name of contents must be labeled on all chemicals transferred from original container. PIC labeled chemical bottle.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(n) - exterior walls and roofs, protective barrier (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Two back doors have light gaps all around door.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Drain flies in bar hand sink.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed mop stored in bucket in dry storage area. PIC hung mop to dry.

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 983 violations

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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed plastic bins stacked wet on clean dish rack in warewashing area.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ceiling over dry storage leaking onto shelf. Person in charge (PIC) called to have maintenance done on leak during inspection.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee keys and phone being stored in kitchen on prep table beside rice cooker.

Feb 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottles used for dining tables greater than or equal to 500ppm. Corrective action (CA): Quaternary ammonium sanitizer shall have a concentration between 150-400ppm. Spray bottles diluted to concentration of 200ppm.

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 972 violations

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed rice scoop stored in room temperature water. Rice scoop washed, rinsed, and sanitized during inspection and stored in empty container beside rice warmer.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed ice bath set up incorrectly at dredging station. Ice not up to level of food. Ice added during inspection.

Mar 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed blue cheese dip, boom boom sauce, and cocktail sauce cold held at temperatures greater than 41F in 1-door cooler. Corrective action (CA): Temperature control for safety (TCS) foods when cold held must be held at 41F or below. All TCS foods in cooler longer than 4 hours voluntarily discarded during inspection. Do not store TCS foods in cooler until it is able to maintain foods at or below 41F.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

1-door cooler by bar unable to maintain foods at or below 41F.

Sep 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 941 violation

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Quaternary Ammonium compound (Quat) sanitizer concentration in sani-bucket at bar greater than 400 ppm. Corrective action (CA): Sanitizer concentration should be kept within manufacturer's recommended range (200 - 400 ppm). Sanitizer diluted to 200 ppm.