POGO'S KITCHEN
1408 LEWIS ST, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904-432-8483
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 14 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 25 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately fifteen (15) live flying insects in front bar.
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 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
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Priority: Intermediate Observed: 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/. Establishment is operating a weekly market with outdoor cooking of pizzas utilizing a pizza oven outdoors.
Jul 21, 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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Priority: Intermediate Observed: 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/. Establishment is operating a weekly market with outdoor cooking of pizzas utilizing a pizza oven outdoors.
May 27, 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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Priority: Intermediate Observed: 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/. Establishment is operating a weekly market with outdoor cooking of pizzas utilizing a pizza oven outdoors.
May 26, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed nineteen live flying insects in the following areas; Two live flying insects at the triple sink. Fifteen live flying insects in the bar area. Two live flying insects in ladies restroom.
Priority: Intermediate Observed: 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/. Establishment is operating a weekly market with outdoor cooking of pizzas utilizing a pizza oven outdoors.
May 22, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed nineteen live flying insects in the following areas; Two live flying insects at the triple sink. Fifteen live flying insects in the bar area. Two live flying insects in ladies restroom.
Priority: Intermediate Observed: 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/. Establishment is operating a weekly market with outdoor cooking of pizzas utilizing a pizza oven outdoors.
May 20, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed nineteen live flying insects in the following areas; Two live flying insects at the triple sink. Fifteen live flying insects in the bar area. Two live flying insects in ladies restroom.
Priority: Intermediate Observed: 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/. Establishment is operating a weekly market with outdoor cooking of pizzas utilizing a pizza oven outdoors.
May 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed nineteen live flying insects in the following areas; Two live flying insects at the triple sink. Fifteen live flying insects in the bar area. Two live flying insects in ladies restroom.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to wrap scallions and parsley in walk-in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of raw pork stored on top of open case of dough. Operator moved pork to the bottom. Open container of raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in freezer. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk in walk-in cooler not dated. Operator states milk opened on Saturday and dated the gallon of milk.
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/. Establishment is operating a weekly market with outdoor cooking of pizzas utilizing a pizza oven outdoors.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and surrounding ceiling tiles in kitchen have dust. Light fixtures over exposed area have dust.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of bottom kitchen oven has food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Small blue inserts holding clean utensils have food debris in the containers. Underplating around soda nozzles on soda machine are soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids are open.
May 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook in back prep area placed on hat touching hair and face and immediately returned to prepping food with washing hands. Chef coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook in kitchen handling radishes with bare hands. Cook stopped, washed hands and placed on gloves.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately fifteen (15) live flying insects in front bar.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in front prep area, pan of raw-ready to eat tuna stored over ready to eat cut lettuce. In walk in cooler on speed rack, tray of raw fish stored over ready to eat beef. Items moved and stored correctly.
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. Proof of training missing for one (1) kitchen employee. Chef states he will provided training for employee.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook working in back prep area. Cook placed on hat.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dry storage area, vent covers in ceiling are soiled.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster outside of establishment is sitting on grass/dirt. Chef states dumpster company has been notified.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by cook line. Inspector emailed sign.
Open dumpster lid. Green dumpster outside of establishment. Chef states dumpster is too close to fence and dumpster company has been contacted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In back prep area, bulk flour is not identified. Chef labeled flour.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage area, one dented can of artichokes.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Dishwasher handled soiled dishes, placed gloves on to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serves raw hamachi but does not have proof of parasite destruction for this item. Chef emailed purveyor and obtained letter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at bar is blocked by buckets. Buckets removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu has items designated under a heading of "raw/chilled". Menu items need to be identified individually as raw and identification needs to lead to a consumer advisory on menu. Establishment used asterisks to identify items and to consumer advisory.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device available.
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. Employee in kitchen drinking out of cup without straw and lid. Cup discarded.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets and keys stored on shelf under server area with wine buckets and glassware. Jackets/keys moved and stored correctly.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees working with food in kitchen. Some placed on hats.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink on cook line. Hand washing sinks in both men's and women's restrooms in dining areas. Inspector emailed sign.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. In prep area, shelf under prep table is rusted.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In dry storage area, plastic containers stored on top shelf of rack not inverted. Chef inverted containers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar cubes on shelf at bar. Container labeled.
Aug 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. Chile butter made onsite, dated 5-16
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Vacuum seals cooked and raw foods stored more than 48hours
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Knife sharpener stored between cooler and prep table, moved
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Person drink on prep table moved
Dec 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Oct 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer stored in sink. Moved
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Tom Jameson expired 8-6-23
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/
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups I'm frozen noddles Moved
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Lids for fryers stored on side of ice machine, moved to clean
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks, moved
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