FALCON'S NEST
36 AMELIA VILLAGE CIR, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904-261-6161
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two (2) live flies in bar area.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed five (5) live flying insects near prep table at end of cook line. Also, observed four (4) live flying insects behind bar near three compartment sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, multiple trays of raw shelled egg stored above ready to eat buns and half and half. Chef put raw eggs in bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In small reach in cooler on counter at front of cook line, ranch portions (50F-53F - Cold Holding); blue cheese portions (52F - Cold Holding). Items in cooler overnight. Chef stated he believes it is because of too much product at top shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small reach in cooler on counter at front of cook line, ranch portions (50F-53F - Cold Holding); blue cheese portions (52F - Cold Holding). Items in cooler overnight. Chef stated he believes it is because of too much product at top shelf.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In walk-in cooler, gallon of milk open day prior not date marked. Chef added date marking.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging on side of sink at bar, spray bottle of blue liquid not labeled. Chef labeled bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine on deflector plate soiled with pink/black mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on side of ice machine not inverted. Chef flipped ice buckets.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open energy drink on cutting board of cook line reach in cooler. Chef moved employee drink and stored properly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple containers in dish area and glasses at server station near restrooms stacked before properly air drying.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Multiple knives stored between coolers on cook line and between prep table and wall. Chef removed knives from between equipment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men's restrooms, no hand wash sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris/torn. Also, fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up. Also, around soda nozzles on drink machines near restrooms and by bar soiled with debris build up.
Feb 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In cabinet under soda machines in wait station, spray bottle of sanitizer and stainless steel cleaner stored with to go boxes. Chef removed chemicals from cabinet and stored properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on reach in coolers on cook line heavily stained.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two ice buckets next to ice machine not inverted. Chef flipped ice buckets over.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment soiled with grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign provided in men's restroom. Chef had manager print out new hand wash sign and displayed in men's restroom during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris in kitchen. Also, on soda machine at wait station, around nozzles soiled with mold-like substance.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of flip top reach in cooler close to office on cook line.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bun soda gun holster missing drain line.
May 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 reach in cooler by fryers on cook line, chicken, fish dip and cooked potatoes 49F stored overnight. In reach in cooler on front cook line, cut lettuce, cheese, guacamole, sour cream 61F stored overnight. In middle reach in cooler on cook line, beef burgers, cheese, cut lettuce 53F stored overnight. All items discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler by fryers on cook line, chicken, fish dip and cooked potatoes 49F stored overnight. In reach in cooler on front cook line, cut lettuce, cheese, guacamole, sour cream 61F stored overnight. In middle reach in cooler on cook line, beef burgers, cheese, cut lettuce 53F stored overnight. All items discarded. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored by bulk flour container in prep area in kitchen. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop flour from bulk flour container in prep area of kitchen. Bowl removed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles by exit door near dish area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in server station in dining area is missing hand washing sign. Inspector emailed sign.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf below small prep table in dish area is rusted. Duct tape used to repair flip top cooler lid on cook line. White reach in freezer on cook line is cracked. Chef states that new reach in freezer is ordered.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cook line by fryers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour in prep area of kitchen is not labeled. Chef labeled container.
Jan 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two (2) live flies in bar area.
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 reach in cooler near fryers in kitchen, chicken wings, blanched french fries and pasta 63F. All items stored overnight. Reach in cooler was unplugged. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler near fryers in kitchen, chicken wings, blanched french fries and pasta 63F. All items stored overnight. Reach in cooler was unplugged. See stop sale.
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 no hose is attached.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line in kitchen.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Multiple pieces of equipment in kitchen held together with duct tape.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in bar area. Floor behind soda machine in server area in dining area.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Vogel used as scooper, moved
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Gatorade, moved
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