How many health inspections has JUICY CRAB had?

JUICY CRAB has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has JUICY CRAB ever been shut down?

Yes, JUICY CRAB has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at JUICY CRAB?

The most frequently cited violations at JUICY CRAB are: Chemical properly stored, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper sewage disposal.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

JUICY CRAB

296 E MICHIGAN ST, Orlando, FL 32806

Orange County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: JC ORLANDO INVESTMENT III LLC · License: SEA5815005

JUICY CRAB in Orlando, FL has 18 inspections on record with 128 total violations (7.1 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

18Inspections

128Violations

2Closures

Data current as of September 4, 2024

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for JUICY CRAB
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jul 25, 2022	Roach activity	09:44:00
Dec 28, 2021	Roach activity	16:40:00

Inspection History (18)

Sep 4, 2024 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jul 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 11, 2024 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

Aug 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

May 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Mar 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 17, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jul 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Mar 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Feb 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Jul 2, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

JUICY CRAB has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Orange County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.59.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has JUICY CRAB had?: JUICY CRAB has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has JUICY CRAB ever been shut down?: Yes, JUICY CRAB has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at JUICY CRAB?: The most frequently cited violations at JUICY CRAB are: Chemical properly stored, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper sewage disposal.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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