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KISMET COFFEE

5517 S FLETCHER AVE, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904-326-5835

Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats42
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5500897
Grade history
SEP 23
JUL 24
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg and cheese quiches in deli case held at room temperature. Per operator, quiches placed in case from the cooler 10 minutes prior. Quiches placed back into the cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jun 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg and cheese quiches in deli case held at room temperature. Per operator, quiches placed in case from the cooler 10 minutes prior. Quiches placed back into the cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5
Establishment sprouting seeds or beans without an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed multiple grow kits on shelf behind front counter. Per operator, they just began growing the sprouts and first harvest was to be April 27. Per operator, they will immediately cease growing the sprouts.
Intermediate/03G-47-2/Corrective Action Taken
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/. Establishment has added a dishmachine under drying table at the triple sink. Plans do not reflect the dishmachine.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No proof provided that some 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 employee reporting agreement for William H, hired 3 days ago.
Intermediate/11-26-1
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. Per operator, missing 5 employee proof of food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used a scoop chocolate chips in dry storage.
Basic/14-01-5
Food stored on floor. Multiple cases and breads stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer/refrigerator and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up observed in bottom right of kitchen cooler across from deli case.
Basic/14-69-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing on dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Choking poster not posted. Operator located poster and hung during inspection.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In back kitchen, employee food items in double door stand up reach-in cooler on top shelf over customer food items. Operator moved to bottom shelf.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At far side of dining area, bottom of door has light visible.
Basic/35B-01-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In back kitchen area, bulk sugar container not labeled. Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham and turkey sliced on site, not date marked
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with purple substance inside, manager label degreaser
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site

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.