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LOCALS COCKTAIL LOUNGE

869 SADLER RD SUITE 2, Fernandina Beach FL 32034

Last inspected Dec 3, 2024 · 4 visits since October 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence5501189
Grade history
OCT 23
SEP 24
Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies observed in bar area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Dec 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint/Return visit Dec 3, 2024 · License still expired. Admin Complaint
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certified food manager for establishment.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Dec 3, 2024 · No proof of any certified food manager for establishment. Admin Complaint
No plan review submitted and approved for rollup doors. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has roll up doors that are wide open with vermin present and no effective means are in place to prevent vermin entry.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Dec 3, 2024 · No plans submitted. Admin Complaint
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 any food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 3, 2024 · No proof of any food handler training. Admin Complaint
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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 any food employee.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Dec 3, 2024 · No proof for any employee could be provided. Admin Complaint
The state's own report →
Sep 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority9 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies observed in bar area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certified food manager for establishment.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple hand washing sinks in establishment.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No plan review submitted and approved for rollup doors. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has roll up doors that are wide open with vermin present and no effective means are in place to prevent vermin entry.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
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 any food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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 any food employee.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple tanks in kitchen area.
Basic/51-11-4
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor under bar tops.
Basic/36-01-4
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Reach in freezer in kitchen has duct tape on top. Reach in freezer in bar is rusted.
Basic/14-47-4
Jan 3, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of Ice machine
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Still needs attention Admin Complaint
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Return visit Jan 3, 2024 · Person in charge not sure where certificate it located, Owner states on the way. No proof of manager certification Admin Complaint
Oct 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of Ice machine
Intermediate/22-02-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Intermediate/53A-02-7
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup, used as scooper, for ice. Placed ice scooper
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Middle soda gun no hose to drain,
Basic/29-17-4

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.