3 KINGS CAFE & CATERING
600 N 8 ST, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904-277-7791
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 13 visits since November 2023
DEC 24
APR 25
JUN 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Four (4) live roaches observed in kitchen area by cook line. Live roaches killed and discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $850
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025060267 | Jun 23, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $400 |
| 5--2025047436 | Apr 21, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 | $450 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
May 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open, portioned raw beef stored on top of green beans and raw shrimp in chest reach-in freezer. Operator moved beef to proper storage.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Gallon of milk with open date of 5/13 in kitchen reach-in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded milk. Also, gravy with made date of 4/27. Operator voluntarily discarded gravy.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. Operator printed current license during inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and operator posted sign.
Show the remaining 2 findings ▾
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand washing sign in employee restroom and at kitchen handwash sink. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-111. Operator posted sign at both sinks during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Underplating around nozzles on soda machine are soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Dec 4, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6/1/25. Operator renewed online, trace number 35241401; validation number 258398583
Dec 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed splash proof formula bleach used for triple sink per person in charge. Discussed with person in charge, personal in charge had employee bring regular chlorine bleach without additives.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6/1/25. Operator renewed online, trace number 35241401; validation number 258398583
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw oysters over ready to eat unpackaged fries in reach in freezer at end cook line. Operator moved fries from under raw oysters.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes in top portion of reach in cooler at beginning of cook line where at 44F, operator closed top of cooler, 2nd temp taken 30 minutes later 43F
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operators stated that he cooks eggs based on how the customer wants them ordered but has no consumer advisory on the menu. Emailed operator a consumer advisory, operator printed consumer advisory and put in on display where customers can see it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed black bean, baked beans, and collar greens not date marked in reach in cooler across from Triple sink, asked operator when the food items had been prepared operator stated 11/28/2025. Operator placed date markings on all food.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink by reach in freezer at end of cook line has no running hot water operator stated that there is a work order in for it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license is not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches under triple sink.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in kitchen area above triple sink has a hole in it.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in all reach in freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on deep freezer by point of sale system heavily soiled.
Jun 24, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 23, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 06/01/2025. Operator called during inspection to update.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Four (4) live roaches observed in kitchen area by cook line. Live roaches killed and discarded.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately sixty-nine (69) rodent droppings observed in establishment - nineteen (19) behind chest freezer in seating area by dry food storage area and approximately fifty (50) in corner of dry food storage area adjacent to seating area. Manager began sweeping up droppings.
Rodent rub marks/evidence of gnawing present along walls/ceilings. In dry food storage area, ceiling tile above reach in cooler appears to be chewed/gnawed. Ceiling tile removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Four (4) tanks in dry food storage area. Tanks removed from establishment.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in dry food storage are not sealed/painted. Establishment will be replacing tiles.
Dead roaches on premises. Four (4) dead roaches observed in kitchen near cook line. Dead roaches discarded.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in kitchen area. Floor in dry food storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. Operator states cleaning company is scheduled next month.
Apr 23, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed twenty-nine (29) live roaches in establishment: nine (9) on prep shelf holder in kitchen near cook line, fourteen (14) coming out of two holes on wall behind reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen, two (2) below triple sink in kitchen and four (4) on floor below reach in freezer in kitchen.
Apr 22, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed twenty-nine (29) live roaches in establishment: nine (9) on prep shelf holder in kitchen near cook line, fourteen (14) coming out of two holes on wall behind reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen, two (2) below triple sink in kitchen and four (4) on floor below reach in freezer in kitchen.
Apr 21, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 18 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In white chest freezer in dining area, opened case of raw Philly meat stored over raw fish. Items moved and stored correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In stand up reach in cooler across from triple sink, raw ground beef stored over raw bacon (pork). Items moved and stored correctly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed twenty-nine (29) live roaches in establishment: nine (9) on prep shelf holder in kitchen near cook line, fourteen (14) coming out of two holes on wall behind reach in cooler on cook line in kitchen, two (2) below triple sink in kitchen and four (4) on floor below reach in freezer in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler drawer below grill, pork, shrimp and chicken 47F. Items placed into drawers approximately 90 minutes prior. Drawers constantly opened during lunch. Drawers kept closed to cool items.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In large reach in cooler across from triple sink, container of milk opened three (3) days prior not dated.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near triple sink in kitchen.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank near soda machine near cash register. Tanks in dry food storage area.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in dry food storage are not sealed/painted. Work order in to replace.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license could be provided.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line does not have hair restraint. Cook placed on hair restraint.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple areas in kitchen and dry food storage room. Work order has been placed.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in kitchen. Floor in mop sink closet room. Floor in dry storage room. Ceiling vents in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in white chest freezers in dining area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave by ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Signs missing at all three (3) hand washing sinks. Inspector emailed hand washing signs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink in mop sink closet. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets for reach in coolers in kitchen. Exterior of reach in freezer in kitchen. Fan cover for stand up reach in cooler in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Large reach in cooler across from triple sink.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in dry food storage area.
Feb 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In white reach in freezer (right) in dining area, opened raw ground beef stored over ready to eat onion rings. In stand up reach in freezer in kitchen, opened raw beef stored over french fries. Items moved and stored correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In cooler drawers on cook line, raw ground beef stored over raw fish and shrimp. Items moved and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on cook line, cheese 58F. Cheese placed into reach in cooler approximately 60 minutes prior. Cheese removed and placed into stand up reach in cooler.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Only certified food manager certification expired 08/22/2024. Manager called ServSafe to schedule exam.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves undercooked eggs and burgers but does not have consumer advisory. Inspector emailed advisory.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler certifications expired. Manager called to order books to re-certify food handlers.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves of chip rack near front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line does not have restraint. Cook placed on hat.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on cook line ambient air temperature is 66F.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor on cook line in kitchen.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor in dry storage area.
Food stored on floor. Containers of oil in dry storage area. Oil moved and stored correctly.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged cookies near front counter do not have any labeling information. Cookies removed and will be handed out by staff.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink on cook line. Hand washing sink near entrance to kitchen. Inspector emailed sign.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in dry storage area.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed and posted
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in dry storage area near triple sink, Area cleaned and sanitized
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 2 door cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door reach In cooler leaking water
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and ham, dated at time of inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink near triple sink, provided
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.