GOLF PUB SOCIAL
1531 SADLER RD, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 8054504960
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table in kitchen, buffalo chicken dip (63F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it has been out of reach in cooler for approximately 1.5 hours. She planned on reheating it. Operator placed dip on stove in pan. Checked temperature 15 minutes later at 173F.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. In stand up reach in cooler in kitchen, bbq pork (46F-48F - Cooling); buffalo chicken dip (46F-47F - Cooling). Items both stored at bottom of cooler in deep crockpot dish with ice block in product. Employee stated they were hot holding last night then put in cooler. Employee has not touched them today. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top reach in cooler in kitchen, container of raw tuna stored over cooked chicken. Employee put raw tuna on bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In stand up reach in cooler in kitchen, bbq pork (46F-48F - Cooling); buffalo chicken dip (46F-47F - Cooling). Items both stored at bottom of cooler in deep crockpot dish with ice block in product. Employee stated they were hot holding last night then put in cooler. Employee has not touched them today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In refrigerator in back storage room, butter (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Ambient air thermometer reading 44F. Employee stated he had been in cooler two hour prior and thinks the door did not fully shut. He put all Time/Temperature control for safety foods in freezers to bring down temperature.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar, spray bottle of orange liquid not labeled. Manager added label to bottle.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Test strips for dishwasher at bar expired last month. Operator has already ordered new ones.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back storage room, one co2 tank not secured.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on reach in coolers/reach in freezers soiled/stained or torn.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete flooring in kitchen/dish area and back storage room.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed chef knife on prep table with missing tip of knife.
Apr 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 6, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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/. Ice machine behind bar is located next to dishwasher plans show it being at other end of the bar. Spoke with plan review and operator needs to submit updated plans.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser in it, operator put on label.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen above cook line, warewash, and food prep areas are not smooth and easily cleanable
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen area, cook line, prep line, dry food storage and warewash area.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table in kitchen, buffalo chicken dip (63F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it has been out of reach in cooler for approximately 1.5 hours. She planned on reheating it. Operator placed dip on stove in pan. Checked temperature 15 minutes later at 173F.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In mop sink closet in kitchen, multiple different cleaners stored on shelf above clean wiping clothes. Operator moved all chemicals to floor. Also, in storage room between restrooms, multiple different cleaners stored on shelf above single service items like paper plates and paper towels. Operator will rearrange closet today.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. According to cooling calculator, pulled pork will not cool to proper temperature before the 4 hour mark. Pulled pork portions are closed tightly in uncover metal pan in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In top of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen, avocado being used with sticker still present in skin.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage closet between restrooms, paper towels and case of plastic to go container lids on floor. Operator stated she will be rearranging closet today.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In kitchen, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade sanitizer bucket, rechecked at 150ppm.
Mar 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage room, one can of salsa verde is dented.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment has "poke bowl" on menu, which raw tuna is an ingredient. Menu does not identify this product as raw. Operator removed old menus and reprinted menus to reflect item as raw.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at bar. Towels provided.
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. No proof of training for any food handler.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof for bartender working today.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing orange chemical cleaner stored in bar. Bottle labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two (2) red tanks, one in bar area and one in back dry storage room.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covered receptacles missing in both unisex restrooms in dining area. Operator states she has receptacles and will place in restrooms.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed. Operator located license on line and printed/posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at bar. Sign posted.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage room, case of single use bags stored on floor. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Blue tape measure on dry food storage shelf in kitchen with packaged foods. Tape measure moved and stored correctly.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.