FLORA BELLE
41 BEACH LAGOON RD, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904 261 6161
Last inspected Jun 12, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one (1) live flying insect in main kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 12, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one (1) live flying insect in main kitchen area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, plastic container of raw shrimp stored over waffle batter. Chef moved raw shrimp to bottom shelf.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple stacks of clean pans stacked before properly air drying.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash signs in either menus or women's restrooms used by kitchen and office staff. Chef stated the6 have hand wash signs and will put some up immediately.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can crushed tomatoes dented and pinched at rim of can. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat fries in reach in freezer on cook line. Operator properly stored chicken tenders.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. No time mark on shelled raw eggs at omelette station at Buffett line. Employee stated eggs taken out 1 hour ago. Employee time marked eggs.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hand wash sink in Buffett area used to store multiple bottles of food condiments. Employee removed items from hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towels at hand wash sink in buffet area and hand wash sink near walk-in cooler. Operator replenished paper towels.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee had a personal beverage in the reach in cooler in Buffett area. Employee disposed of the beverage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee has phones on Buffett food line in the Buffett area. Employee moved phones from food line.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cracked wooden cutting board on cook line in front of waffle maker.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop sink not stored up right to allow it to dry correctly. Operator properly stored mop.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cook line. Operator remade solution and retested at 200ppm
Mar 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line, smoked salmon 51F. Salmon taken out of cooler for approximately 15 minutes. Salmon moved to walk in cooler to cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored on shelf in server area with clean utensils. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small silver ramekin used as scoop for bulk granola on cook line. Ramekin removed.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket near dish area in kitchen. Bucket inverted.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near triple sink area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by triple sink in kitchen is damaged.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle on cook line. Tongs moved and stored correctly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in omelette station in buffet area. 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 prep table in hallway near entrance to buffet is rusted.
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Boiler jurisdiction #131447 expired on 12/02/2024. Establishment has invoice showing that new certificate has been paid and are awaiting new certificate.
Sep 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment operating with no potable running water. Establishment has no potable water. Establishment has had a water main break. Manager stated that restaurant was closed, however employees in kitchen are prepping food and washing dishes. Manager states that there is a portable hand washing sink in omelet station of buffet area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On main make line in kitchen, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables. In walk in cooler on speed rack, raw salmon stored over ready to eat vegetables. Items moved and stored correctly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, andouille sausage breading prepared 8/27. Breading discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. In warming cabinet near buffet area, oatmeal, grits, eggs, roasted potatoes placed on time control more than 4 hours prior. All items discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. In warming cabinet near buffet area, oatmeal, grits, eggs, roasted potatoes placed on time control more than 4 hours prior. All items discarded. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane canister stored next to single use plastic containers on main cook line in kitchen. Canister moved and stored correctly.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device could be provided.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. In the buffet area, apples for self service not wrapped.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket stored by ice machine in kitchen. Bucket inverted.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee water bottles stored on prep table in kitchen and service areas. All bottles discarded.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Steel shelves in dish area for clean utensils are rusted. White cutting board on main cook line has deep grooves.
Mar 5, 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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No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink on line
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Batteries dead at hand sink
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples buffet line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink, moved
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor, moved to sink
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by tea container, moved
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples with oranges and bananas on buffet line
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Multiple personal drinks, moved
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Pimento cheese and quinoa for employees foods stored in cooler with customer items
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of open foods stored. On floor
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.