Crab Trap in Fernandina Beach
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31 N 2 St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034Crab Trap in Fernandina Beach has recorded 188 violations across 16 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.8 violations per inspection — more than double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent, including management awareness failures cited in at least 6 inspections, employee health policy violations appearing in at least 4 inspections, and handwashing violations documented in at least 3 inspections. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Recent enforcement has intensified: an inspection on November 14, 2025 documented 27 violations including three high-priority findings (management awareness, shell stock requirements, and food contact surfaces) and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition, followed by a Call Back inspection on November 17, 2025 that found no violations. An earlier inspection on March 17, 2025 recommended an administrative complaint after finding 11 violations including high-priority management awareness, employee health policy, handwashing, toxic substance control, and allergen awareness failures. A fire safety violation was noted in 2016 regarding walk-in freezer and cooler door locks. The most recent inspection on November 17, 2025 was completed with compliance verified.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Crab Trap in Fernandina Beach: Comparison to Nassau County Averages
Crab Trap in Fernandina Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-04-4 · Warning Issued
Crab Trap in Fernandina Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections31 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Crab Trap in Fernandina Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Crab Trap in Fernandina Beach last inspected?
- Crab Trap in Fernandina Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 19, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Crab Trap in Fernandina Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Crab Trap in Fernandina Beach are: Toilet facilities, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Crab Trap in Fernandina Beach had?
- Crab Trap in Fernandina Beach has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Crab Trap in Fernandina Beach find?
- Crab Trap in Fernandina Beach was most recently inspected on May 19, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Crab Trap in Fernandina Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Crab Trap in Fernandina Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Crab Trap in Fernandina Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Crab Trap in Fernandina Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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