FLORIDA HOUSE INN
22 S 3 ST, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904.491.3322
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One (1) live roach observed in bar area. Roach discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment operating with license that expired June 1, 2026.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line across from stove, container of pimento cheese date marked 7/12.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In stand up reach in cooler in kitchen, Cooked rice (44F - Cold Holding). Manager states item has been in cooler over night. See stop sale. Also, in flip top reach in cooler on cook line across from stove, heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding); ham (37F - Cold Holding); raw fish (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (37F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items have been in cooler over night. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach in cooler in kitchen, egg bites (46-48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated egg bites were removed from cooler during breakfast that ended 1 hour ago and then put back into cooler. Cooked rice (44F - Cold Holding). Manager states item has been in cooler over night. See stop sale. Also, in flip top reach in cooler on cook line across from stove, heavy cream (49F - Cold Holding); ham (37F - Cold Holding); raw fish (49F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); liquid egg (37F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items have been in cooler over night. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cook line stained.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In stand up reach in cooler in kitchen, egg bites made Sunday not date marked. Manager added date marking. Also, in stand up reach in cooler at end of cook line, pan of sausage gravy and grits made Sunday not date marked. Manager put label on pans. Also, in stand up reach in cooler at end of cook line, gallon of milk opened Sunday not date marked. Manager added date marking.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of blue liquid and spray bottle of clear liquid on bottom shelf of table under grill not labeled. Manager labeled bottles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine near kitchen and ice machine outside soiled with black mold-like substance.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen heavily soiled with food debris and grease. Also, wall behind cook line and prep table soiled with grease/food debris. Also, floor in dry storage walk in soiled with food debris and dust. Also, floor in bar area soiled with debris and food.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens on cook line soiled with food debris build up. Also, microwave on bottom shelf of prep table soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on multiple reach in cooler soiled with food debris/stained. Also, multiple shelves in kitchen soiled with food debris/rust. Also, exterior and interior of fryers soiled with grease build up. Also, table under grill soiled with black residue.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of both stand up reach in coolers in kitchen soiled with food debris/stains/rust.
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In old walk-in cooler, paper towels stored on shelf next to cleaners and under soap. Operator moved all soap and cleaners to bottom shelf and paper towels up. Also, on shelf near back door jug of drain cleaner stored next to cleaners pans. Operator moved cleaner to floor. Also, near pass through window, jug of bleach and drain cleaner stored next to coffee makers. Operator removed chemicals from table and stored properly.
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 stand up reach in cooler at end of cook line, gallon of milk opened Saturday or Sunday not date marked. Operator stated she will be throwing away today.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate in ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip top cooler on cook line has cut marks and stained.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line equipment soiled with grease and food debris. Also, floors under reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, wall behind cook line soiled with grease.
Food stored on floor. On floor in front of reach in cooler, case of canned tomato sauce stored on floor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inter of top and bottom oven soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In dish area, large portable fan on floor soiled with dust. Also, table under grill soiled with food debris and black residue. Also, gaskets and edge under flip top lid on reach in coolers on cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of both reach in coolers on cook line soiled with mold-like substance and food debris. Also, shelves in stand up reach in cooler at end of cook line rusty.
Single-service articles improperly stored. On floor in front of reach in cooler, case of to go cups stored on floor.
Jan 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2025 and under same ownership. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to public with an expired license. Operator paid license during inspection
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. Operator has 7 total food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of any training
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Ladies restroom door left open
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank in kitchen not secured
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates in kitchen on prep table not inverted
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table with excessive cut marks
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under fryer with grease build up
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. At ware washing area
Food stored on floor. Pack of raw beef stored in container that is on the floor in walk in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. At ware washing area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior oven with black build up
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink next to back kitchen door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior fryer with grease build up
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go cups stored on floor
Mar 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate8 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 states that new motor is coming.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook came in from outside and immediately placed on gloves to prepare food without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in dish area handled soiled equipment and immediately handled clean cutting boards without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One (1) live roach observed in bar area. Roach discarded.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Five shelled eggs with one cracked egg in flip top cooler in kitchen. Eggs discarded.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose in triple sink is hanging below flood rim. Manager states he will adjust.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line counter, carton of liquid eggs 58F. Carton taken out approximately 15 minutes prior. Eggs returned to reach in cooler to cool. Near fryers, milk wash and raw chicken 57F. Items placed out approximately 60 minutes prior. Items moved to walk in cooler to cool.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar. Towels provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in bar. Soap provided.
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 one cook working today.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board in front of reach in cooler on cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed thirteen (13) dead roaches in dining room. Dead roaches discarded.
Employee with no hair restraint/beard guard while engaging in food preparation. One cook on cook line has no beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Employee in dish area does not have sink set up to rinse dishes. Manager coached employee on proper ware washing procedures. Employee set up rinse sink.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment in kitchen. Floor in dry storage area. Floor under ice machine near pass through window. Floor in bar. Floor in dining room behind furniture. Manager began cleaning floor.
Food stored on floor. Containers of oil on floor near cook line. Oil moved and stored correctly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle. Tongs moved and stored correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. Sides of cooking equipment in kitchen. Shelf below prep table near fryers.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024. License paid for and made current during inspection.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. No dates recorded on oyster tags.
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 stand up reach in cooler in kitchen, container of milk opened three (3) days prior not dated. Manager dated milk.
Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals - food/water bowls provided outside. Four stray cats on back porch with bowls of water and food for feeding.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice deflector in ice machine in server area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Strainer inside hand washing sink at inside bar.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored at inside bar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank behind outside bar. Tank behind inside bar.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket on top of ice machine in server area. Bucket inverted.
Equipment in poor repair. Vent cover in walk in cooler is detached. White cutting board on cook line is grooved.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in outside walk in cooler. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor under triple sink/dish machine area. Floor behind inside bar. Floor in air handler closet in dining room.
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases of food on floor in walk in cooler. Food moved and stored correctly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in both men's and women's restrooms. Missing at hand washing sink at inside bar - sign posted states hand washing only and is not a reminder to employees to wash hands. Inspector emailed sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves below prep tables in kitchen. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. Sides of equipment in kitchen.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Both outside walk in cooler and outside reach in freezer are left unlocked with no personnel present.
Apr 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Bar area dishwasher 0 ppms chlorine
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle at bar with clear substance inside no label
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on soiled oven door handle. Manager moved
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door propped open
Mar 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate3 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. Chicken chowder 53f -56f. Stored overnight not cooled to 41
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. Bar area dishwasher 0 ppms chlorine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Waffle mix dated 3-21 Quiche with bacon and potatoes dated 3-21
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken chowed 53-56f. Not cooled to 41 after stored overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk wash mix 46f stored on prep table next to fryer. Placed back in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine slightly soiled upper area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink at bar blocked with a strainer
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill water pitchers
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle at bar with clear substance inside no label
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of dry pasta noddles on floe in dry storage area. Container of raw beef stored on floor in walk in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on soiled oven door handle. Manager moved
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Back door propped open
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Bagged cheese, discarded
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Brie cheese, rice dated10-13-
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Zap spray bottle With pink substance inside. Discarded
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bar, moved
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.