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716 W CHURCH, Fernindina Beach FL 32034 · 478-703-2509
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects near 3 compartment sink in back kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front line, cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated sometimes that cooler has trouble holding correct temperature. Operator shut lid to cooler to help bring down temperature.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under and to left side of back door in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles near front door broken.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Under front counter, box of cookie boxes stored o floor. Operator moved case of boxes to cabinet.
Dec 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
Recorded at 1722 S 8 ST STE 7, Fernindina Beach — this licence has since moved.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live flying insects near 3 compartment sink in back kitchen.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Sanitizer container empty. Employee changed sanitizer bucket and remade sanitizer sink. Rechecked at 200ppm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of hand lotion on shelf next to bagged seasoning in back kitchen next to bag- in- box soda rack. Employee moved hand lotion.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice chute on soda machine in lobby soiled with black mold-like substance. Also, interior of Dr Pepper nozzle on soda machine soiled with brown residue. Employee began to clean during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler, two pans of tuna salad made yesterday morning not date marked.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles behind front counter and in back kitchen not smooth and easily cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Black ceiling tiles in lobby and back kitchen area soiled with dust/mold-like substance.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in walk-in cooler broken by door. Also, floor tiles missing under bag- in- box soda rack near back door.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door of establishment not self closing.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Under front counter near register, case of plastic to go bags and case of cookie boxes on floor. Employee moved items to shelf.
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1722 S 8 ST STE 7, Fernindina Beach — this licence has since moved.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sink, sanitizer tested 0ppm. Solution discarded.
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).
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. Missing for one (1) employee working today.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Multiple food storage shelves in establishment. Cardboard removed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted. Manager states remodel in progress and correct tiles are ordered.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in drive through area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinets below drink dispenser in dining area.
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Rear exit door blocked/locked with metal bar.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1722 S 8 ST STE 7, Fernindina Beach — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones and headphones stored on side prep table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Both employees on line with bracelets on. Both removed
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.