Captain Crab in Lake City
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2329 Us W Highway 90, Lake City, FL 32055Captain Crab in Lake City has accumulated 160 violations across 15 inspections since 2020, averaging 10.7 per visit. The facility has faced six administrative complaint recommendations for repeated non-compliance with food safety standards. Violations cluster around three core issues: proper hand and arm washing, food contact surface sanitation, and chemical storage. Callback inspections in late 2021, February 2025, and August 2025 found the facility compliant after violations were cited.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Captain Crab in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
Captain Crab in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections25 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Captain Crab in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Captain Crab in Lake City last inspected?
- Captain Crab in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 10, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Captain Crab in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Captain Crab in Lake City are: Shell stock requirements, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Captain Crab in Lake City had?
- Captain Crab in Lake City has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Captain Crab in Lake City find?
- Captain Crab in Lake City was most recently inspected on August 10, 2026 with 20 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Captain Crab in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, Captain Crab in Lake City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
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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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