PALACE/DECANTERY
117 S CENTRE ST, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 9044321052
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
NOV 23
NOV 24
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
3 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Improper sewage disposal at floor drain. Establishment dumps mop water into floor drain in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed three live flying insects near trash can in kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach in cooler at decanter bar, container of heavy cream date marked 2/25. Operator throw away.
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 in kitchen, gallon of milk opened Monday not dated marked. Operator date marked container. Also, in reach in cooler at decanter bar, milk opened 2 days prior not dated marked. Operator added date mark.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front bar, handwash sink used as dump sink.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On bottom shelf of table in kitchen, spray bottle of yellow liquid not labeled. Operator will label when he figures out what it is.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black residue.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two ice buckets in back storage room not inverted.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at front and back bar soiled with debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on coolers at decanter bar soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beer coolers at front and bar soiled with residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In back storage room, two cases of to go cups on floor.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of beer reach in cooler at front bar closest to front door.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in back storage room.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Next to prep table, container of flour removed from original container and not labeled.
Jan 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate8 Basic
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Improper sewage disposal at floor drain. Establishment dumps mop water into floor drain in kitchen.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In walk in cooler, gray trash can used to store "pirates punch".
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of bleach on shelf above napkins in back storage area. Bleach moved and stored correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade for slicer in kitchen area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in back by two large ice machines is blocked by wagon. Wagon moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in front bar of Palace is being used as a dump sink.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in back bar of Palace.
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 of any training for bartenders working today.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple blue ice buckets are not inverted by bars and ice machines.
Dead roaches on premises. One (1) dead roach on floor near two ice machines in back area. Dead roach discarded.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in back storage area by ice machines. Floor in walk in coolers. Floor under bar tops and equipment in all bar areas. Walls in beer walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by hand washing sink in kitchen.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door by ice machines in back area does not fully self close and has gap a bottom of doors.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use containers on floor in back storage area by ice machines.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete area in back kitchen and food storage area.
Feb 6, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked by strainer,decanary side and palace side
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/. Ice machine moved to different area of building, No handsink accessible to ice machine
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.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Over charcuterie cooler a whisk stored in a pan with food contact side facing up
Jan 5, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns soiled at palace Side
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked by strainer,decanary side and palace side
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/. Ice machine moved to different area of building, No handsink accessible to ice machine
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.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Over charcuterie cooler a whisk stored in a pan with food contact side facing up
Nov 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Meat in reach in cooler in kitchen wiry mold on it
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns soiled at palace Side
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked by strainer,decanary side and palace side
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/. Ice machine moved to different area of building, No handsink accessible to ice machine
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.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. 2 ice buckets stored on floor. Moved
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Over charcuterie cooler a whisk stored in a pan with food contact side facing up
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