MAGNOLIA'S CAFE
1480 SADLER RD, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904.624.7062
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 10 visits since March 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found Two (2) live flies observed in kitchen.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately ten (10) live flying insects near mop buckets/mop sink. Also, observed one (1) live flying insects in dry storage room. Also, observed one (1) live flying insects near single service storage rack in bakery.
Aug 25, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately ten (10) live flying insects near mop buckets/mop sink. Also, observed one (1) live flying insects in dry storage room. Also, observed one (1) live flying insects near single service storage rack in bakery.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw shelled eggs stored in drawer over pan of raw cut onions. Employee moved onions to top drawer next to raw shelled eggs.
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, container of house made ranch date marked 7/30.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In top drawer of reach in cooler on cook line, four raw shelled eggs stored with cracked shells.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hanging on side of rack over flip top reach in cooler and next to clean dishes, spray bottle of disinfectant. Employee moved cleaner.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In prep area near dish, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm). Employee added more water to bucket and rechecked at 200ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cook fill pan with utensils to put in steam table on cook line from handwash sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer/hi temp at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment had no way of measuring water temperature of hi temp dishwasher. Employee stated he will order and have by tomorrow. Also, quaternary test strips used for sanitizer bucket expired 2023.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in dish area. Employee stocked. Also, no paper towels at handwash sink at bakery area. Employee stocked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler on cook line, bag of corned beef made Saturday not date marked. Employee added date marking. Also, in reach in cooler on cook line, container of cooked onions made day prior not date marked. Employee added date.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Build up of lime scale in dishwasher.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of shredded cheese in server reach in cooler, to go ramekin used as scoop. Operator removed and put in scoop with handle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on rack in bakery near front counter over drink syrups and juices. Operator moved drink. Also, employee drinks on bottom shelf of server area cabinet in between jelly boxes. Operator moved drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In dry storage room, employee belongings stored in top rack above toilet paper and paper towels. Operator switched shelves.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall of cook line soiled with grease build up. Also, floor of cook line soiled with grease/food debris. Also, floor of walk-in cooler soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line soiled with grease build up. Also, multiple gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris/stained black.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On shelf above back prep area, container of sugar not labeled. Operator had employee label.
Apr 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects in dish area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on counter of reach in cooler on cook line, sausage crumbs (51F - Cold Holding); pimento cheese (64F - Cold Holding). Manager stated they have been out for 1.5 hours and put back into cooler to bring down temperature.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On cook line, hanging on side of rack above flip top reach in cooler spray bottle of disinfectant. Manager removed spray bottle.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In server station, kitchen and bakery area, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm). Manager remade all sanitizer buckets and rechecked at 200ppm.
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 reach in cooler at bakery, three gallons of milk opened yesterday not date marked. Employee date marked all gallons.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink, wiping clothes and/or dishmachine. Manager has wrong test strips for wiping clothes and three compartment sink. Manager stated he will order for next truck. Inspector provided a few test strips to get they by.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in dish area. Manager refilled paper towels. Also, no paper towels at handwash sink in bakery area. Manager refilled paper towels.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Jamie B. training expired 11/8/2025.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine at bakery soiled.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Lime scale build up interior of dish washer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks cup on shelf above flip top reach in cooler on cook line near to clean plates. Manager removed drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on shelf above reach in cooler on cook line on open box of single service gloves. Employee removed phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans on rack near walkthrough from kitchen to bakery stacked before properly air drying.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook line soiled with food debris/grease. Also, wall behind cook line soiled with grease debris. Also, floor in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets throughout establishment soiled with mold-like substance/food debris. Also, hood filters on cook line and in bakery area soiled with grease/dust build up.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. On bakery dry storage area, case of cups on floor. Manager moved to shelf. Also, in restroom case of paper towels stored on floor. Manager moved and stored properly.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler on cook line under flattop grill standing water.
Sep 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 8 small flies at kitchen entrance, flies flew out of the clean pot and pan rack. And observed them again by the melons at entrance of prep area
Sep 25, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 8 small flies at kitchen entrance, flies flew out of the clean pot and pan rack. And observed them again by the melons at entrance of prep area
Sep 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook on cook line crack a raw shelled egg on the stove, he then left the stove area and moved to the prep area window where he grabbed a customers plate that had hash browns on it without taking his gloves off and washing his hands. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 8 small flies at kitchen entrance, flies flew out of the clean pot and pan rack. And observed them again by the melons at entrance of prep area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener in the kitchen area was soiled, employee cleaned can opener.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No test strips or irreversible thermometer available for high temp dishmachine.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal smoked salmon found in walk In cooler, employee segregated the food.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook actively working with customers food no beard guard when needed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean metal pans in the entrance of cook station found wet nesting
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Cook line drawer reach in cooler tin foil wrapped and not easily cleanable
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sani buckets in both the kitchen and bakery room both had a reading of 0. Retest both buckets and got a 200ppm reading
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flower bins in the bakery area not labeled. Observed Operator label both flower bins
Mar 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Two (2) live flies observed in kitchen.
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, container of black beans prepared thirteen (13) days prior. Black beans discarded.
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. On counter across from pass through window, butter pats have no time marking. Butter removed from temperature control approximately 30 minutes prior. Butter time marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in coffee area as evidenced by ice inside sink.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device available.
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. No proof available for one cook working today.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing pink chemical cleaner stored on shelf in coffee area. Bottle labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee blue drink on counter in prep area. Drink moved and stored correctly.
Employee with no hair/beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One cook in kitchen has no hair restraint. Two cooks in kitchen have no beard restraints.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid opened behind establishment.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On shelf above make line in kitchen, single use containers not inverted. Containers inverted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet white wiping cloth on counter in prep area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In coffee area, bulk container of flour not labeled. Container labeled.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in coffee area touched face and arm and immediately handled unwrapped single use cups without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four (4) live flies observed in kitchen near mop sink.
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, container of coleslaw prepared 15 days prior stored on shelf. Slaw discarded.
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. In front display counter, ham and cheese pastry cream cheese pastry are not time marked. Items placed out approximately three (3) hours prior. Items were thought to be held on specific time frame, but paperwork does not reflect the timeframe. Paperwork corrected.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on shelf by dish machine with clean utensils. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
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 front counter reach in cooler, container of cream cheese and container of cream opened two days prior not dated. Items voluntarily discarded. In reach in cooler near pass through area, container of chocolate milk opened two (2) days prior not dated. Item dated.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device available.
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. Missing for three (3) employees working today. Manager reviewed with employees and had them sign reporting agreement.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on shelf by dish machine with clean utensils. Bottle labeled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has gap due to inability to close properly. Manager states she has contacted repair company.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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