BOAT HOUSE
30 S 2 ST, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904.321.1234
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
MAR 24
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MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 56f on ice, moved to cool down
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 56f on ice, moved to cool down
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice Machines soiled with mold like substance,
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in mango salsa, removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal pink cup stored in shelf in back, moved
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Water and bracelet, removed
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on shelf, moved
Stored food not covered. Nacho shrimp in walk in cooler un covered
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Larger containers, with white substances, manager states its flour, breading and sugar
Apr 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 25, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on food prep line soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Pour spots in hand was sink in outide bar area. Manager removed items.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers blackened Ahi Tuna chef stated served medium rare, no notation on menu.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with green chemical in it in dry storage area. Manager labeled the bottle.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed dry wiping clothes in container with chicken breading. Manager took out towels.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinks in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee segregated the drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee Bluetooth speaker on food prep table manager relocated speaker
Food stored on floor. Observed food and bagged ice stored on floor of walk in freezer.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed grease receptacle on ground behind dumpster.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between equipment on cook line, manager relocated the knife Observed knife stored on surface with old food debris on food prep table on cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in flour mix in dry storage area, manager removed handle from flour.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwave interiors soiled with old food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Manager closed it.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed latex gloves on floor in walk in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of blackened seasoning in prep area not labeled. Manager labeled it.
Apr 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, tray of raw fish stored on top of packages of whipped cream. Items moved and stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 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. In walk in cooler, two (2) containers of thawed sealed grouper and one (1) container of thawed sealed mahi are still in sealed packages. Fish discarded. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back dry storage area, cans of butane stored with single use items. Butane moved and stored correctly. In front bar, soap and stainless steel cleaner stored on shelf with single use items. Chemicals moved and stored correctly..
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Breaker missing at end of splitter on mop sink faucet where no hose is attached. Breaker missing on outside faucet behind walk in cooler where no hose is attached.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on cook line are stained/soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in back prep area is blocked by trash can. Can moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in back prep area has wire whisk stored. Hand washing sink on cook line used to fill container with water.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at bar. Towels provided.
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. In walk in cooler, two (2) containers of thawed sealed grouper and one (1) container of thawed sealed mahi are still in sealed packages. Fish discarded. See stop sale.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle behind establishment is on dirt/grass.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops for bulk flour.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of clean utensils on cook line in water 71F. Water removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent filters on ice machine in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in kitchen area is peeling. Floor in walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour and sugar are not labeled. Containers labeled.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in kitchen handled personal cell phone, picked trash off floor in kitchen and immediately handled clean lids on steam table in kitchen without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee in kitchen washed hands without soap, washed hands for approximately three (3) seconds, and did not dry hands completely. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
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 whipped cream. Items moved and stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet behind walk in cooler where no hose is attached.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on cook line stained/soiled.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door does not self close. Manager states repair is in progress.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on shelf in dry food storage. Employee water bottle on prep table on cook line. Both bottles moved and stored correctly.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle on dirt/grass.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf below prep table where steam well sits on cook line is rusted. Shelves in walk in cooler are rusted.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler floor.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to thaw crawfish, moved to prep sink to thaw under running water
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled clear spray bottle with yellow substance inside
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks on cutting boards, moved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack and sweater on back dry storage
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach 8n freeze in line with ice build up
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small cup in salt and pepper with out handle. Removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers stacked wet in back dish area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Needed at all sinks. Printed and posted
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white containers with white substances Per manager sugar and flour
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.