CITY OF FERNANDINA BEACH FLORIDA
2800 BILL MELTON RD, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904-310-3175
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Salsa mix 2/6 and sausage gravy 2/7
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. At bar, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm). Operator added more water and rechecked at 200ppm.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Interior metal deflector plate in ice machine has presents of surface rust.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under dish machine and three compartment sink in kitchen soiled with residue build up.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In reach in freezer at end of cook line, purple lid on container of sweet fries cracked/missing piece.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line equipment soiled with grease. Cleaning is scheduled for this month. Also, fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with dust.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ham was at 46F but only the top half of the ham was out of temp due to being past the cool line of the reach in cooler, operator voluntarily disposed of the top portion of the ham, remaining ham was at 42F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line in front of grill. steak (46F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding) Operated stated that the ham was placed in reach in cooler 1 hour before we arrived. Steak was sitting above the cooling line of the cooler, operator placed it below the cool line. Ham was at 46F but only the top half of the ham was out of temp due to being past the cool line of the reach in cooler, operator voluntarily disposed of the top portion of the ham, remaining ham was at 42F
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust knife above food prep table on cook line across from the oven. Operator voluntarily disposed of the knife.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on bottom of food prep table on cook line by the stove. Employee moved drink to an appropriate area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors on cook line behind equipment soiled with old food.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground around grease receptacle in the back of the building.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave above food prep table area on cook line across from clean dish rack.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food debris on pan that was on the clean dish rack in kitsch area by triple sink.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cucumbers over ready to eat ham in walk in cooler operator switched the levels.
Utensils in poor condition. Cutting knife located above prep table on cook line across from oven had broken handle operator voluntarily disposed of knife.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 2 propane tanks located in storage room in the back of the kitchen. Operator moved propane tanks outside.
Apr 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage area, one (1) can of beans on shelf is dented. Beans discarded.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested 0ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on outside faucet near dumpster where black hose is attached. Manager states breaker will be purchased today.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at front bar. Towels provided.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under dish machine in kitchen. Floor under ice machine in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In prep area, container of bulk sugar and container of bulk flour not identified. Containers identified by manager.
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0ppm. Manager primed machine, but dish machine still tested 0ppm. Manager called service company to repair.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook on cook line touched nose/glasses with gloved hands and continued working with food on cook line without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In walk in cooler, case of raw bacon stored over bottled drinks. Bacon moved and stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine in kitchen.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two (2) tanks near entrance to kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023. Manager printed and posted new license.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee brown purse hanging on back of chip rack near front counter. Purse moved and stored correctly.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling vent cover above mop sink in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Multiple food items on floor in walk in freezer. Cook states he will remove food off floor.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cook on cook line cutting romaine lettuce before rinsing. Cook stopped and removed romaine to be rinsed.
Unsealed concrete/wood floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Small wooden ramp at entrance to walk in cooler.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. Salsa mix 2/6 and sausage gravy 2/7
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink next to toaster, moved to bottom shelf
Aug 10, 2023Inspection 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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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In walk in cooler under unit
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.