BANTAM AND BIDDY
4800 FIRST COAST HWY STE 470, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904.844-2953
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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MAY 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insects found in prep area on cutting boards
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live flying insects in kitchen near three compartment sink.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In flip top reach in cooler next to fryers on cook line, raw chicken stored in top of cooler directly over raw shrimp in bottom of cooler. Operator put pan under raw chicken to add barrier between chicken and shrimp.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach in cooler at end of cook line across from oven, container of gluten free pancake mix made 5/12 expired 5/18.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, one cracked raw shelled egg stored in tray.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in prep area. Operator refilled paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler on cook line, container of noodles cooked day prior not date marked. Also, in reach in cooler at front counter, container of milk and heavy cream opened yesterday morning not date marked. Operator added labels to all items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate of ice machine soiled with debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At end of cook line, to go ramekin used as scoop in pan of sugar. Operator removed ramekin.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple clean pans stacked before properly air drying on rack next to dish machine.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor on cook line under cooking equipment and reach in coolers soiled with grease and food debris. Also, floor under three compartment sink and dish machine soiled with black residue. Also, ceiling tiles over pass through window on cook line soiled with dust build up. Also, ceiling vent in first bathroom soiled with dust build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris/mold-like substance. Also, fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust. Also, top of cooler under grill on cook line soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interiors of reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris.
Utensils in poor condition. Cutting boards on cook line melted/stained.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On bottom shelf in prep area, container of sugar not labeled. Employee added label to container.
Oct 1, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 Dented Can of whole peeled tomatoes found on shelf with damaged seal in prep area. Manager segregated the item
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line handled soiled dishes then changed gloves and began working with food no hand wash step. Employee handled cell phone then placed on gloves to work with food no hand wash. Discussed with operator.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cook line handled ready to eat bread for toast with bare hands. Discussed with operator.
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insects found in prep area on cutting boards
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Corn in reach in cooler at end of front line was date marked 09/21/2025. Manager disposed of corn.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in prep area soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line had excess food debris in it.manager cleaned the sink. Hand wash sink at frontline counter had pieces of plastic in it. Manager cleaned the sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Brunswick stew In walk in cooler not date marked. Manager placed a date make of 9.28.25.
Floor, walls and or ceilings has accumulation of debris. All floors in kitchen area where soiled, Multiple ceiling vents in kitchen area are soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler door gaskets soiled on cook line. Hood suppression system with grease build up
Utensils in poor condition. Cutting board on fryer cook line melted
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chai Tea on front line not labeled,manager labeled.
Feb 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler next to fryers, raw chicken stored over cooked chicken wings. Items moved and stored correctly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, container of cooked pepper sauce prepared sixteen (16) days prior. Sauce discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer on cook line, two (2) pieces of chicken 118F. Time in which chicken was placed in warmer cannot be determined. Chicken discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler across from fryers, cheese, blue cheese, cut tomatoes, eggs, ranch dressing 48F. Flip top cooler lid opened during late lunch rush. Lid closed to cool items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer on cook line, two (2) pieces of chicken 118F. Time in which chicken was placed in warmer cannot be determined. Chicken discarded. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where red hose is attached.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of both "turbo" ovens.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink near dish area has container stored inside. Container removed.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device available.
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. Missing for cook working today.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored at front counter. Bottle labeled.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Bathroom to back of establishment.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper bowl used as scoop for pasta in reach in cooler. Bowl discarded.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both white cutting boards on cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook working on cook line. Cook placed on hat.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor in mop sink room. Floor under ice machine near bar. Ceiling vents in kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster pad behind establishment.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster behind establishment.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor down hallway in back of restaurant near restrooms.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at bar.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat fruit. Items moved and stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where red hose is attached.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened container of milk stored in reach in cooler at front counter. Milk dated.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device could be provided.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand washing sink near manager office - soap not dispensing.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket on top of ice machine in pass through area. Bucket inverted.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. Manager began separating items.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with breading on cook line. Scoop removed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area around soda nozzles for drink machine in dining area.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Employee bike stored across from mop sink inside establishment.
Utensils in poor condition. On storage shelf near dish machine, red handled spatula is melted.
Jan 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-23
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Potato salad 39f chicken salad 40f Dated 12-31 til 1-7.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink on end of cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal yeti container stored on prep area on line. 2 drinks in walk in cooler on shelf over cooked chicken pan. All drinks moved to store correctly
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice on reach in freezer on line.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in soiled holder, employee cleaned
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Larger container with white substance inside on end of cook line near grill, manager states it's flour
Aug 7, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6-1-23
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs stored on prep table near fryer 69f
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 in walk in cooler. Dated
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Stirrer spoons upfront
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