OPS PIZZA KITCHEN & CAFE
2030 S 8 ST, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904 277 8665
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6-1-23
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 10, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On can storage rack, one can of olives dented at top and bottom seam.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler under microwave in kitchen, pasta (48F-49F - Cold Holding); lasagna (49F - Cold Holding); zipi (48F - Cold Holding); sausage link (50F - Cold Holding); house made ranch (48F - Cold Holding); meatballs (50F - Cold Holding); raw shelled egg (48F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items were put in cooler 2 hours prior at open. Operator had employee put all items back into walk-in cooler. Ambient air temperature of cooler at 52F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Upon arrival, handwash sink in kitchen near cook line covered with plastic lid.. Employee removed item.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In cabinet under handwash sink at front counter, spray bottle of yellowish liquid not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table near cook line. Employee discarded drink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in establishment soiled with food debris/torn. Also, around soda nozzles on drink machine soiled with build up.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On side of small oven in kitchen near pass through window, to go ramekins and to go lids not inverted. Employee flipped singled service items.
May 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on 2 door freezer soiled and torn
May 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppms chlorine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chicken wings dated 5-11 Ground cooked beef dated 5-11
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on 2 door freezer soiled and torn
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single use Togo plates stored food side up, open to the elements on chart next to fryer
Dec 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of olives badly dented at the seam. Operator set aside.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed unpackaged raw beef over raw muscles. Operator relocated the beef and the muscles. Observed raw muscles over ready to eat cheese ravioli.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven paddles on top of dusty oven, gave recommendation to operator to place paddles on pizza pans to make cleaning easier, operator cleaned the top of the oven. Cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen area stained.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed Food prep table in kitchen being held together with duct tape.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep cart.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service. Observed fish food sitting on food prep counter at front counter area. Operator relocated the fish food prep. observed employee Bluetooth speaker over food prep area near front counter.operator removed Bluetooth speaker
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Spatula on cook line was melted and flaking. Operator discarded spatula, Freezer door starting to bubble, separate and chip.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in kitchen area soiled with old food debris.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms within ready to eat food in reach in cooler in kitchen area.
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
Mar 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In walk in cooler, plastic utility drawer in direct contact with ready to eat chicken.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Two pest emitting strips on top of salad bar. Strips removed.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, plastic wrapped beef stored on top of open bag of french fries. Items moved and stored correctly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In glass door reach in cooler in kitchen, container of Marsala sauce prepared seventeen (17) days prior. Sauce discarded.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose for triple sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door reach in cooler, two (2) containers of cream sauce 47F. Manager states door for cooler opened constantly during lunch. Door kept closed to cool.
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. By pizza oven, cheese pizza has no time mark. Manager states pizza was "just pulled". In dining area, entire salad bar has no time mark. Items for salad removed from temperature control approximately 2.75 hours prior. Both items time marked.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing green chemical cleaner stored by clean plates at front counter. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breakers missing at end of splitters on outside faucet on back side of establishment.
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).
Handwash sink not working food preparation/dishwashing area. Hand washing sink in kitchen is not working. Manager states repair company has been contacted.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at front counter has sanitizer bucket inside. Bucket moved.
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 near front counter, container of broccoli salad dated 3/9. Manager states pizza that broccoli salad made on 3/16. Broccoli salad dated properly.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing green chemical cleaner stored by front counter. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored under hand washing sink at front counter. Spray bottle containing bleach chemical cleaner stored by dish machine. One bottle labeled.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Multiple shelves in kitchen lined with cardboard.
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Red sanitizer bucket stored on prep table with bread in kitchen. Bucket moved and stored correctly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean blue plastic cups in server area near front counter.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor under bag in box soda rack.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Blue dumpster behind establishment has no drain plug.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Stacks of foil containers in kitchen not inverted. Containers inverted.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
7 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook in kitchen came from back area, placed gloves on to engage in food prep, but did not wash hands prior to putting on gloves. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped into outdoor storm drain. Manager states mop water is poured down storm drain near dumpster behind establishment.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In walk in cooler, large gray trash container used to store tomato sauce. In walk in cooler, plastic utility drawer set used to stored chicken and olives.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, plastic wrapped raw beef stored above uncovered container of cooked sausage. Items moved and stored correctly.
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, three (3) containers of Marsala sauce prepared nine (9) days prior and one (1) container of cream tomato sauce prepared eight (8) days prior. All sauces 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. All items on salad bar are not time marked. Manager states all items were placed out approximately 15 minutes earlier. Manager time marked items. Reheated pizza near pizza oven in front counter area was not time marked. Manager states that pizza was reheated "a few minutes" earlier. Manager time marked pizza.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at both ends of the splitter for mop sink faucet where hoses are attached.
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).
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at front counter has white cloth stored inside. Hand washing sink in kitchen has pan of pasta draining inside. Items removed from hand washing sinks.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test strips available.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under pizza oven near back wall. Floor in walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, containers of pickles and box of potatoes stored on floor.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.
Open dumpster lid. Shared blue dumpster outside of establishment.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tube of ground beef sitting in prep sink in kitchen at room temperature. Faucet turned on to run water.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in men's restroom in dining area.
Utensils/Equipment in poor condition. Wooden pizza spatula is cracked. Spatula discarded. Interior door of reach in cooler at front counter is cracked. Interior walk in cooler door is rusted and dented. Ceiling in walk in freezer is peeling with pieces hanging from ceiling.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand washing sink near rear 3rds door in kitchen.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled inside,
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 oz cup in cheese in flip top cooler,
Dumpster overflowing garbage. Operator Spoke with Landlord state's changed services and awaiting pick up.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Pizza cook wearing watch.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Operator Spoke with Landlord state's changed services and awaiting pick up.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6-1-23
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed hands at triple sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 oz cup in cheese
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep area, moved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on top of clean plates over line cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign Missing from handsink near back door
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear container with yellow lid, white substance no label. Employee states it's powder sugar
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.