AB KITCHEN
299 ATLANTIC BLVD, Atlantic Beach FL 32233 · 904.249.3470
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect in dining area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026Call 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
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in middle prep area on cook line Butter (45F-70F - Cold Holding) in pan over filled. Employee removed the excess butter from pan. Observed in pan on top of prep table Blue cheese crumbles (54F - Cold Holding). Employee removed and placed in reach in cooler. Observed in reach in cooler to the left as you enter kitchen Cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); Goat cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (46F-48F - Cold Holding); Cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43F. Employee stated lid to cooler has been up for period of time. Employee placed some TCS items in walk in cooler.
Feb 11, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made garlic butter dated 2-3-2026,Curry made with coconut milk dated 1-31-2026. See stop sale.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade towels used to line proteins in drawer cooler on cook line. Manager removed towels.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in middle prep area on cook line Butter (45F-70F - Cold Holding) in pan over filled. Employee removed the excess butter from pan. Observed in pan on top of prep table Blue cheese crumbles (54F - Cold Holding). Employee removed and placed in reach in cooler. Observed in reach in cooler to the left as you enter kitchen Cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); Goat cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (46F-48F - Cold Holding); Cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43F. Employee stated lid to cooler has been up for period of time. Employee placed some TCS items in walk in cooler.
Feb 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made garlic butter dated 2-3-2026,Curry made with coconut milk dated 1-31-2026. See stop sale.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade towels used to line proteins in drawer cooler on cook line. Manager removed towels.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in middle prep area on cook line Butter (45F-70F - Cold Holding) in pan over filled. Employee removed the excess butter from pan. Observed in pan on top of prep table Blue cheese crumbles (54F - Cold Holding). Employee removed and placed in reach in cooler. Observed in reach in cooler to the left as you enter kitchen Cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); Goat cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella cheese (46F-48F - Cold Holding); Cooked shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43F. Employee stated lid to cooler has been up for period of time. Employee placed some TCS items in walk in cooler.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employee food training expired.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored to dry. Employee hung mop to dry.
Aug 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaging in food preparation touch face and proceed to handle equipment. Employee removed gloves and washed hands.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 1 flying insect in dining area.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade towels used to line tuna, and bags of krab. Manager will remove until they are able to get a food grade towel.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cooked rice being held on TIME As A Public Health Control on prep table without time mark. Manager placed time mark on board. Manager stated the rice was brought out at 10am.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some required food training expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing unknown substances without label located in. Manager discarded spray bottle.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food vacuum sealed Elk in walk in freezer stored with food served to the public.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters soiled at the end of cook line.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Mascarpone packaged and dated 1-12-2025. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cooked rice being held on time control without time mark. Employee stated was placed on line at 10:30am. Employee added time mark to cooked rice.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks on prep table at entrance of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wear rubber bracelet.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. See stop sale. Observed spray bottle labeled for cleaners, pesticides used to store oil used on cook line. See stop sale.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed spray bottle labeled for cleaners, pesticides used to store oil used on cook line. Manager removed and discarded.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 cracked shell egg with raw shell eggs in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager sliced bags in walk in cooler containing ROP fish.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with rubber bracelets on.
Apr 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door of kitchen with light shining from outside at bottom of door.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Feta cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Fresh garlic (50F - Cold Holding) in cold holding station. Employee placed ice bath under both feta and fresh garlic.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee thermal cup stored on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food in walk-in cooler. Chef placed personal food in pan separated from food served to public.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager stored mops properly.
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