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SURF & SAND

2801 ATLANTIC AVE, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904-261-0193

Last inspected Dec 2, 2025 · 3 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats27
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5500994
Grade history
JAN 24
JAN 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
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).
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter of buffet near pancake maker, butter (71F - Cold Holding). Employee stated container had been on counter for approximately 2 hours and voluntarily discarded. Inspector sent operator time as a public health control paperwork.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two spray bottles hanging on handle of cart in back kitchen over/facing open boxes of single service utensils. Employee removed spray bottles.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On coffee machine on buffet line, nozzles and around nozzle soiled with dried coffee debris. Also, table top can opener next to reach in freezer in back kitchen soiled with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Red apples on buffet line not wrapped.
Intermediate/08B-15-4/Repeat Violation
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior roof of microwave in lobby has food debris build up.
Basic/22-08-4
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. On center pieces of all tables in lobby, plastic spoons and forks not stored with handles presented first.
Basic/25-02-4
The state's own report →
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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).
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in kitchen has spray nozzle stored inside. Nozzle removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen. Towels provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Red apples stored on buffet line in dining area.
Intermediate/08B-15-4
Food stored on floor. Case of biscuits on floor in kitchen. Biscuits moved and stored correctly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for Quat triple sink in kitchen,
Intermediate/16-37-1
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink stored in freezer, employee moved
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site

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.