Rocking Crab Seafood and Bar in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

8635 Blanding Blvd Unit 201, Jacksonville, FL 32244
Overview

Rocking Crab Seafood and Bar in Jacksonville has accumulated 260 violations across 26 inspections since 2017, averaging 10 per visit. The facility has faced repeated administrative complaints, with five separate instances of inspections recommending disciplinary action between 2020 and 2025. The most frequently cited violations involve food contact surfaces, hand washing procedures, and employee health reporting. Recent inspection activity shows the restaurant received a clean inspection in January 2026 after multiple years of consistent non-compliance patterns.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

27Inspections
281Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Rocking Crab Seafood and Bar in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 10.4 violations / inspection 10.4 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

Rocking Crab Seafood and Bar in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections31 violations · 20 high priority
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections39 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections44 violations · 28 high priority
— Complaint Full· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections4 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations · Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

Rocking Crab Seafood and Bar in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rocking Crab Seafood and Bar in Jacksonville last inspected?
Rocking Crab Seafood and Bar in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 5, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Rocking Crab Seafood and Bar in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at Rocking Crab Seafood and Bar in Jacksonville are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Rocking Crab Seafood and Bar in Jacksonville had?
Rocking Crab Seafood and Bar in Jacksonville has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Rocking Crab Seafood and Bar in Jacksonville find?
Rocking Crab Seafood and Bar in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on May 5, 2026 with 21 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Rocking Crab Seafood and Bar in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, Rocking Crab Seafood and Bar in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.

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