Blue Crab Crabhouse in Jacksonville

3057 Julington Creek Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32223

Overview

Blue Crab Crabhouse in Jacksonville has accumulated 82 violations across 19 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring concerns, particularly management awareness failures (cited in at least 5 inspections), improper cooking temperatures (appearing in 8 inspections), handwashing facility deficiencies (4 inspections), and chemical storage issues (5 inspections). A fire safety violation was documented on December 12, 2024, when an inspector observed a propane tank larger than the allowable capacity (2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside the building. The two most recent inspections show active complaint-driven enforcement: a March 24, 2026 complaint inspection resulted in 12 violations including three high-priority findings (management awareness, proper cooking temperatures, food contact surfaces), followed by a March 26, 2026 call-back inspection that found no violations and was marked complied.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
82Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR: March 26, 2026

Blue Crab Crabhouse in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 4.3 violations / inspection 4.3 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.25 violations / inspection 6.25 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Blue Crab Crabhouse in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 2 LP tanks in kitchen area near walk in cooler.

Blue Crab Crabhouse in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Blue Crab Crabhouse in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blue Crab Crabhouse in Jacksonville last inspected?
Blue Crab Crabhouse in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 26, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Blue Crab Crabhouse in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Blue Crab Crabhouse in Jacksonville are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Management awareness.
How many health inspections has Blue Crab Crabhouse in Jacksonville had?
Blue Crab Crabhouse in Jacksonville has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Blue Crab Crabhouse in Jacksonville find?
Blue Crab Crabhouse in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on March 26, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Blue Crab Crabhouse in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, Blue Crab Crabhouse in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Blue Crab Crabhouse in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Blue Crab Crabhouse in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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