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MARSH VIEW BAR & GRILL

201 SEA MARSH RD, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904.261.6161

Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5500160
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect observed on cook line. 1 flying insect observed by triple sink. 2 flying insects observed near Ice machine. 1 live silver fish observed on rack over triple sink. manager killed insect and cleaned the area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot dogs held on flat grill at 105F/114F. Operator voluntarily discarded hot dogs.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Build up on interior top of machine.
Basic/16-23-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in hallway next to mop sink is soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and operator posted sign during inspection.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect observed on cook line. 1 flying insect observed by triple sink. 2 flying insects observed near Ice machine. 1 live silver fish observed on rack over triple sink. manager killed insect and cleaned the area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Oct 21, 2025 · 2 small flying insects found near ice machine in kitchen area. Time Extended
Oct 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect observed on cook line. 1 flying insect observed by triple sink. 2 flying insects observed near Ice machine. 1 live silver fish observed on rack over triple sink. manager killed insect and cleaned the area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In double door reach-in freezer at prep area, Raw hamburger in pan stored over ham in zipper bag and carton of egg white. Manager moved items placing egg whites and ham over the hamburger and segregating the items.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse Milk 50F, 50F( cold holding ) in reach in cooler in front bar area manager stated milk was in cooler this morning, has been in cooler overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mill 50F, 50F( cold holding ) in reach in cooler in front bar area manager stated milk was in cooler this morning, has been in cooler overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vaccum breaker on hose adapter on triple sink faucet, manager removed adapter Bibb from triple sink faucet.
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink did not reach a temp above 80F. Manager called maintenance they repaired it. Water reached a temperature of 102F
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in corner of walk in cooler. Manager cleaned and discarded.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee watch on shelf above food prep area on cook line. Manager moved watch to a designated area
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Excessive garbage on ground in the back of the trash can area.
Basic/33-19-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cook line sitting in water at only 126F. Employee moved container to heat on flat top, second temperature above 135f.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside of oven on cook line Is heavily soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf over triple sink covered in lining that was tearing and not easily cleanable. Shelf over wash station covered in lining that was tearing and not easily cleanable. Manager removed lining from both shelves.
Basic/14-47-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle found in reach in freezer next to prep area. Manager through water bottle away.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service to go boxes was stored In a box on the floor, at back door area.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Fryer that was hot and active found on prep table by triple sink. not under hood suppression system. Manager moved fryer under hood suppression system.
/45-04-4/Corrected On-Site
May 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In prep area, slicer on prep counter is soiled. Employee began cleaning slicer.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand washing sink in kitchen has paper towels but is not dispensing. Manager repaired dispenser - towels dispensing.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor on side of walk in cooler in kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor on side of walk in cooler in kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand washing sinks in both men's and women's restrooms in dining area. Chef states he has signs and will post.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4

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.