Crafty Crab Jax in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

9840 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32225

Part of: Crafty Crab Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Crafty Crab Jax in Jacksonville has recorded 22 inspections with 183 total violations across the past several years, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection — significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been pervasive throughout the inspection record, with employee health reporting cited in at least six inspections, hand washing violations in four inspections, and consumer advisory violations in five inspections. Shell stock and parasite destruction violations — specific to seafood handling — appeared repeatedly in 2024 and 2025, suggesting ongoing issues with raw seafood preparation and inspection protocols. An administrative complaint was recommended in September 2024 and April 2023 following routine inspections that documented multiple high-priority violations. The most recent inspection on January 16, 2026 documented 12 violations including high-priority employee health reporting and chemical storage violations, concluding with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
183Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Crafty Crab Jax in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 8.3 violations / inspection 8.3 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Crafty Crab Jax in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections40 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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— Complaint Partial· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections23 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Crafty Crab Jax in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crafty Crab Jax in Jacksonville last inspected?
Crafty Crab Jax in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Crafty Crab Jax in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Crafty Crab Jax in Jacksonville are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Crafty Crab Jax in Jacksonville had?
Crafty Crab Jax in Jacksonville has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Crafty Crab Jax in Jacksonville find?
Crafty Crab Jax in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on January 16, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Crafty Crab Jax in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, Crafty Crab Jax in Jacksonville 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.

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