PATIO PLACE
416 ASH ST, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904.326.5427
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 17 visits since October 2023
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JAN 25
NOV 25
APR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 44 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect at trash can in kitchen. One live flying insect at pizza make area. One live flying insect at expo line.
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Inspection history
17 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 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 two (2) live flying insects at inside bar area. Also, observed two (2) live flying insects in cabinet under handwash sink near expo area. Also, observed three (3) live flying insects in dish area. Also, observed one (1) live flying insect in server area.
Aug 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed two (2) live flying insects at inside bar area. Also, observed two (2) live flying insects in cabinet under handwash sink near expo area. Also, observed three (3) live flying insects in dish area. Also, observed one (1) live flying insect in server area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach in cooler at end of cook line, raw chicken stored above open pack of fully cooked Canadian bacon. Employee moved Canadian bacon. Also, in stand up reach in cooler at end of cook line, raw beef/raw pork chops stored over ready to eat coleslaw and sauces. Employee rearranged cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In outdoor reach in cooler, raw sausage stored above raw fish. Operator moved items. Also, in outdoor reach in cooler, raw beef stored over raw fish. Operator moved raw beef.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small reach in cooler on cook line, crabmeat (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated it was out to prep crab cake then put back into cooler. Also, stand up reach in cooler at end of cook line, cooked short ribs (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated on burger day cooler door is constantly opened. Short ribs stored at first of cooler.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Approximately fifteen employees present at time of inspection with no certified food manager at establishment.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In stand up reach in cooler, pan of mushroom Demi glaze and tomato butter made in house not labeled with date.
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. Three employee food handler training expired. Leslee H expired 12/16/25; Natalie G expired 12/22/26; Scott K expired 12/10/25.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on cook line table next to open bread bag and reach in cooler. Employee moved.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans at dish area stacked before properly air drying. Also, plastic cups at server area stacked before properly air drying.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage room near walk-in cooler soiled with debris. Also, floor under dish area soiled with food debris. Also, floor in outer ice machine room soiled with debris.
Food stored outside. Observed two reach in coolers and four reach in freezers storing food outside of establishment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two (2) pairs of tongs on handle of oven. Employee removed tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with black residue.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign in men's restrooms used by employees. Operator had hand wash sign and put in bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on reach in coolers/reach in freezer on cook line soiled/torn.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee travel mug drink in reach in cooler on cook line with customer food. Employee moved drink.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Multiple single service items stored in cabinet at outside bar not fully enclosed. Operator moved all items into dry storage room.
Stored food not covered. At server area, unsweetened tea urn not covered. Employee stated lid fall on floor and went to dish area. Operator got tray to cover urn till lid is washed.
Waste line missing/clogged at soda gun holster. Waste line of soda gun at inside bar clogged with pink residue. Operator asked bartender to unclog.
Aug 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 24, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Approved plans do not include an outside bar. Also, there is an ice machine in outside storage closet to right of outside bar. No handwash sink in proximity of ice machine.
Apr 24, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Approved plans do not include an outside bar. Also, there is an ice machine in outside storage closet to right of outside bar. No handwash sink in proximity of ice machine.
Apr 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect at trash can in kitchen. One live flying insect at pizza make area. One live flying insect at expo line.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken stored over lettuce in stand up reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee moved lettuce.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); pork (54F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding)in walk-in cooler. Per employee, a delivery was just received and the cooler door had been open for approximately 40 minutes. Ambient cooler temperature is 53F. Cooler door shut and approximately 20 minutes later ambient air temperature is down to 47F. Also, turkey held on kitchen counter at 76F. Employee states turkey left out for 8 minutes. Operator voluntarily discarded turkey.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs in hot box on expo line at 129F. Operator states meatballs placed in box 1.25 hours prior. Meatballs being reheated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk stored in kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed whisk.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Approved plans do not include an outside bar. Also, there is an ice machine in outside storage closet to right of outside bar. No handwash sink in proximity of ice machine.
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. Food handler training expired for Scott K on 12-10-2025 and John R on 2-5-2026. Also, proof of training for Scoot K and Shyann D are photocopies.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector plate on ice machine in the kitchen has black mold-like substance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door handles have soil/food debris residues.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on pizza prep table. Employee removed beverage.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in two different coolers on cook make line. Operator discarded employee food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two employee backpacks stored on top of case of beets stored outside on reach-in cooler. Operator removed backpacks.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bartender cutting fruit with a watch and multiple bracelets.
Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at ice machine in outside storage closet is soiled. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents in dishroom and kitchen are soiled.
Food stored outside. Two reach-in coolers and four reach-in freezers storing food stored outside kitchen exit door. Also, beets and oil stored at outside reach-in coolers. Also, canned goods stored outside back kitchen exit door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall to right of outside ice machine has holes and is in disrepair.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of kitchen oven has food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign at kitchen handwash sink and dishroom handwash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on two left coolers in kitchen are soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Multiple single-service items stored in outside storage cabinets, not fully enclosed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution on cook line tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Operator remade solution to 150ppm.
Jan 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of mandarine oranges dented at the seem of can in entrance to walk in cooler located outback, notified the operator that they could no longer be sold to the public
Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed 4 bottles of Champaign in drink ice at oyster bar. Per operator oyster bar not in use, ice will melt before using ice bin again.
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect observed under triple sink. 1 small flying insect observed under coffee bar counter. 1 small flying insect observed at entrance to kitchen and cook line.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork chop over ready to eat biscuit in reach in freezer in outside back area not all commercial packaged.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (57F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler on prep line. Operator stated the cheese had been placed in cooler an hour and a half before temp was taken. Operator placed cheese in bottom of cooler.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed all tags not marked with date last served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on food prep line soiled with black stains.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Identifier missing on brunch menus for undercooked poached egg for Eggs Benedict.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Exteriors seating area outside has been turned into an oyster bar, not enclosed, per operator food prepped in outside area, food storage in reach in cooler of outside oyster bar. Hand wash sink installed. Bulk ice bin in storage room with scoop ice and no accessible hand wash sink. No available plans on file.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash station by the triple sink. Operator refilled the soap dispenser.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for raw shell oysters available. Per operator only available certain days. Provided printable poster.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed 3 knives stored between wall and triple sink. Operator removed all knives.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket, earbuds, and cell phone on clean dishes shelf by triple sink. Operator moved all items to a designated area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean Metal pans on clean dishes shelf rack wet nesting.
Floor walls and or ceilings. soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling in kitchen area soiled with old grease Ceiling vents in kitchen area soiled with grease. Observed standing water on floor under coffee bar counter under hand wash sink.
Food stored outside. Observed multiple food items being stored outside in the back of establishment. Told operator that all food items needed to be moved inside.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Microwave on cook line covered in old food debris. Operator asked employee to clean.
Utensils in poor condition. Wooden cutter board has a crack in it, wood is starting to splinter off around the edges. Operator on his own accord disposed of cutting board.
Jan 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage area by walk in cooler, can of mandarin oranges and can of black beans are dented.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, container of raw oysters stored over container of tomato soup. Items moved and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on cook line, cheese and cut lettuce 47F. Lid for flip top cooler left open during lunch rush. Cheese and lettuce moved to bottom of reach in cooler to cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer by expo line, au jus 63F and french fries 121F. Au jus began reheating approximately 90 minutes prior and was removed to heat on stove top. Au jus reheated to 174F. French fries reheated approximately ten (10) minutes prior. French fries reheated to 191F.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucets on back side of establishment where splitters are attached.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. No tags have been maintained. Also, no tag present with oysters in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two (2) white cutting boards on cook line in kitchen. Boards also have deep grooves present. Operator states that he has new boards coming.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line in kitchen, two (2) containers of Gatorade stored next to food items. Gatorade moved and stored correctly.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. In server rolling station, employee yellow cup with no lid. Cup removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three (3) sets of tongs on oven handle on cook line. Tongs moved and stored correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In bar, soda gun holster is soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single use containers near expo line are not inverted. Items inverted.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple packages of frozen product in standing water in prep sink on cook line. Water turned on to run.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen and dish areas.
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak and raw shrimp over mango salsa in reach in cooler on line, moved to store correctly
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. cheese sauce 117-125f
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink, moved
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches and bracelets
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven door
Jun 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shrimp and raw pork over sliced mushrooms, moved
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Oyster tag
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store white cloths in handsink near back door, employee, moved
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple bottles with pink substance, no label
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan cover soiled in walk in cooler. Fan cover in kitchen next to ice machine
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks over line cooler, on prep table,and under microwave.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and purse stored under microwave
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches and bracelets worn by the cook line
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic container of meatballs, case of chicken breast n floor in walk in cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handsink in kitchen next to stand up freezer
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal coffee drinks stored in reach in freezer next to back door outside
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer broken on back door of kitchen
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppms
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Penni noddles in reach in coolers 50f. Discarded
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Penni noddles 50f. Stored over night haven't been moved from cooler
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Multiple drinks. Discarded
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small freezer ice build up
Feb 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in freezer soiled with food debris
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler on line
Feb 19, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked 4oz steak 58f in reach in cooler, dated 2-17 states took out to count, placed in freezer to bring temperature down
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beer cheese 112f on water, not enough water in steamer to heat product.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose
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. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handsink next to dishwasher area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets on cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in freezer soiled with food debris
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler on line
Dec 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Conner
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Torn gaskets on coolers
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler on cook line
Oct 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose outside near back walk in cooler
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handsink not working properly, no hot water and plumbing in disrepair.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Conner
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Brittney
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottles with pink substance inside, labeled sanitizer
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Faucet for hot water turned off at bottom of sink. Unable to turn hot water back on
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. 0 ppms chlorine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear container stored and stacked wet
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Torn gaskets on coolers
Food stored on floor. Container of marinara on floor in walk in cooler with
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven doors, moved
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old stickers stuck to clear containers drying on rack
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler on cook line
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