SAFE HARBOR RESTAURANT
4378 OCEAN ST #3, Atlantic Beach FL 32233 · 904.246.4911
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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JUL 24
JAN 25
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FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Waste water backing up from floor drain at Dish Machine. Person In Charge used plunger to unclog the drain.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top of dish machine. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket stored under cabinet near food served to public located near fish display cabinet. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall at the entrance of kitchen near employee handwashing station.
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on containers stored on dry storage rack.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen shrimp in sink without water turned on to thaw properly. Employee placed faucet in middle of sink to cover both sinks with running water.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor unsealed throughout kitchen and walk-in cooler
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed gas can stored in dry paper storage area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on top of dish machine. Employee removed and stored properly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on dry storage rack containers wet nesting. Manager removed and placed in ware washing area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed stickers still on containers on dry storage rack. Manager removed and placed in ware washing area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor unsealed throughout kitchen and walk-in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor of prep area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed LP tanks stored in establishment. Manager will find a place outside to store tanks.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table located on cook line. Manager removed and stored drink properly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers wet nesting on clean dry rack. Manager had employee remove and start air drying containers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor unsealed throughout kitchen and walk-in cooler.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose Bibb on cook line without back flow device.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored on top of Dish machine. Manager removed and stored properly.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 sleeves of single service lids on floor in storage room outside of kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor unsealed throughout kitchen and in walk in cooler.
Feb 29, 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
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in middle of kitchen. Observed employee water bottle on top of dish machine. Manager removed and stored properly.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Waste water backing up from floor drain at Dish Machine. Person In Charge used plunger to unclog the drain.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature at some Hand wash sink 77°. (Per Person In Charge : Work in progress. To place new water heaters. )
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Condensation drip from ceiling in walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. By ware washing, kitchen.
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.