EATO CHEF FOOD TRAILER
3321 S. FLETCHER AVE, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 517-258-1257
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 5 visits since June 2025
JUN 25
FEB 26
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 10+ dead ants in back of storage room.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jun 12, 2026Administrative 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
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2026.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut cabbage at 44F/49F in flip top reach in cooler by the door. Per operator, lid has been constantly open and closed during lunch service. Lid closed.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee food handler training for Gloria.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Choking poster not posted. Operator hung sign during inspection.
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Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored directly against and over peanuts. Operator moved bucket to proper storage.
Apr 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medicine stored over food prep area.
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 7 cake slices in reach on cooler, Unable to provide proof that provider is licensed.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 10+ dead ants in back of storage room.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shrimp in reach in cooler on cook line.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 7 cake slices in reach on cooler, Unable to provide proof that provider is licensed.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed 3 chest storage containers on site that are on wheels but not part of plans has food items and single use items.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee hired over 60 days has no food handler certification.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple employee personal items over food on cook line employee moved all items.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed clean water input into unit sealed to unit with no quick disconnect
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Does not have license number on mobile unit.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed piping under triple sink emptying into old cans and then into waste water tank, not connected.
Jun 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 2, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current layout of vehicle not identical to plan submitted. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Vehicle has secondary storage unit not currently on plans. Operator submitting revised plan today.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage vehicle, case of plastic straws stored on floor. Straws moved and stored correctly.
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.