CIAO ITALIAN EATERY
614 CENTRE ST, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904.310-9968
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019002354 | Dec 7, 2018 | Mar 20, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 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 →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Eight packages of completely thawed vacuum sealed salmon in walk-in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at dishroom handwash sink.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Heavily soiled cardboard lining the floor of the walk-in cooler.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used as shelf liner on walk-in cooler shelving.
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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. See stop sale. Eight packages of completely thawed vacuum sealed salmon in walk-in cooler.
Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under the triple sink and kitchen prep tables are soiled. Wall at kitchen oven is soiled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pairs of tongs stored on oven door handles. Employee removed the tongs.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw scallops and shrimp thawing on speed rack in kitchen. Chef moved both to the cooler.
Apr 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Sauce cooked in house yesterday per person in charge in large plastic containers cooling overnight at 53-55F.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shrimp stored over cut wrapped lasagna. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Lasagna and mozzarella date marked in walk in cooler 1.28.26 never frozen per person in charge.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sauce cooked in house yesterday per person in charge in large plastic containers cooling overnight at 53-55F. In three glass door reach in cooler in back storage area cooked beets, blue cheese at 53-55F. Ambient temperature of unit 55F. In unit overnight per person in charge see stop sale. Also, salmon in walk in cooler and reach in cooler thawed with instructions to remove from packaging prior to thawing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In far right small reach in cooler across from cook line veal cutlet 48F. Item stored on lidded item above fill line. Retemped at 43F by end of inspection. Person in charge over to reach in cooler below. In three glass door reach in cooler in back storage area cooked beets, blue cheese at 53-55F. Ambient temperature of unit 55F. In unit overnight per person in charge see stop sale. Person in charge will not utilize for time/temperature control for safety items until holding at 41F or below.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored with spices in back storage area, with liquor bottles in bar. Person in charge removed.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training due to all certifications are copies, not original.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap in employee restroom and at hand wash sink by dishmachine. Person in charge provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles with yellow chemical person in charge states is bleach unlabeled. Person in charge labeled.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior dishmachine with black and white debris accumulation.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves in walk in cooler.
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. Salmon in walk in cooler and reach in cooler thawed with instructions to remove from packaging prior to thawing.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on glass triple door reach in cooler in storage area. Also, one bus tub with melted edges in clean dishwater storage.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease accumulation on floor at cook line, on piping behind cook line equipment. Wall at hvac with mold like substance in kitchen also mold like substance observed on wall at dishmachine. Observed plastic on ceiling around hvac in kitchen. Also, observed hole in wall along baseboard in employee restroom. Tile missing on floor under middle make line reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease accumulation on hoods in kitchen. Also, grease accumulation on side of griddle, under griddle in kitchen. Mold like substance observed on exterior corners of clear bus tubs in dry storage area.
Apr 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw seafood kabobs stored over ready to eat sauce and pasta. In walk in cooler, raw calamari stored over ready to eat meatballs. 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, fourteen (14) packages of thawed grouper and five (5) packages of thawed salmon are still in sealed ROP. Items discarded. See stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by walk in cooler blocked by bus tub. Tub moved and stored correctly.
No running water at mop sink. Mop sink in kitchen has no running water.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, two (2) pans of cooked ground beef are dated as 4/12. Person in Charge states they were improperly dated marked. Person in Charge properly dated items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles containing chemical cleaner (one blue and one clear) stored by mop sink in kitchen are not labeled.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink by walk in cooler has no hot water. Employee turned on hot water valve.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. In drawers below small wait station in kitchen, clean utensils in drawers that are rusted and/or lined with soiled cardboard.
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, fourteen (14) packages of thawed grouper and five (5) packages of thawed salmon are still in sealed ROP. Items discarded. See stop sale.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep area on cook line. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster in bar.
Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Unwrapped black straws on bar top within reach of customers.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Blue sanitizer bucket on floor on cook line in kitchen. Bucket moved and stored correctly.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw breaded chicken stored over ready to eat egg plant. In walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat sauces. Items moved and stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on cook line, cut tomatoes stored overnight 47F. Tomatoes discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on cook line, cut tomatoes stored overnight 47F. Tomatoes discarded. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on cook line next to clean plates. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on utility cart for servers with clean silverware. Chemicals moved and stored correctly.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment verbalizes dessert menu. On dessert menu, tiramisu is made with raw shelled eggs. Servers are not disclosing this information when verbalizing menu. Operator states now all servers will disclose that tiramisu is made with raw shelled eggs.
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 some employees.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Glassware in bar are is not inverted.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Rinse step is not being utilized correctly. Dishwasher using running faucet to rinse. Dishwasher set up trip,e sink correctly.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Panko crumbs stored on floor in dry storage. Panko moved and stored correctly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple utensils on cook line in standing water 82F. Water discarded.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holsters in bar.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened drink in reach in cooler on cook line. Drink discarded.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single use containers in dining area are not inverted. Server inverted.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in dry storage area are not painted/sealed.
Jun 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Back dry storage area near produce cooler
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Small fryer next to salad station
Mar 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at hose bib under hand sink, placed back on
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Clean cutting boards stored on floor in hall way leading to back dry storage area
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. Salmon and fish in walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and cellphones over line cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Back dry storage area near produce cooler
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Salad cooler has a opened orange Gatorade in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon thawing at room temperature Calamari thawing in standing water. Placed in walk in cooler
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Small fryer next to salad station
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib near walk in cooler under handsink with hose attached. Placed on back flow preventer
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean cutting boards washed and sanitized the night before stored on floor in hallway.
Food straining in strainer in mop sink
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Small fryer stored next to salad cooler
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.