TASTY'S
710 CENTRE ST, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904 321 0409
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly near front counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer on cook line, raw shrimp potions in plastic bags stored over box of portioned bags of breaded onion rings. Employee stated he will rearrange freezer.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Multiple items in walk-in cooler (coleslaw, sliced cheese, chili, cheese sauce, hotdogs) marked for 8 days after prep/opening. Inspector explained to employee that day item is prepped/opened counts as day one.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler at front counter, milk (46F - Cold Holding). Employee stated milk was used to make a few drinks then put back into cooler.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom doors do not fully self close.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On storage shelf in kitchen, cup in container of salt used as scoop. Employee removed cup.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on top shelf of black cart in kitchen over single service items and food products.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple pans stacked before properly air drying.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler in kitchen and front counter soiled with food debris. Also, fan covers in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up. Also, top of reach in cooler on cook line under grill soiled with black residue. Also, fan in reach in cooler at front counter soiled with dust build up.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple stacks of to go boxes on top shelf of cook line not inverted. Employee flipped all boxes over.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in ware washing area is unsealed concrete.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves pull up her pants and then grab utensil without washing hands and changing gloves. Operator discussed handwashing with employee. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed No vacuum breaker on threaded hose Bibb with two splitters attached by mop sink area in outside back room area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener on prep table by grill is heavily soiled in old food debris
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed 11 employees do not have birthdates on the food handler training certifications
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle filled with cleaner on shelf in outside back area, employee put Label on bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Employee moved drink to designated area
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in warewashing area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer bucket under prep table by cook line was at 150ppm when the required ppm per the sanitizers instructions is 200-400ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white substance in storage area removed from original container not labeled, employee labeled the bin of sugar.
Mar 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at front counter, container of milk 46F. In reach in cooler near pass through window, ranch dressing 52F. Both reach in coolers constantly opened during lunch rush. Doors kept closed to cool items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On dry food storage shelf, container of soap stored with cake mix and single use cups. Soap moved and stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on outside faucet near front door.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Men's restroom door does not fully self close.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In small front dry storage area, ceiling tiles are not sealed/painted.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On top shelf in back storage area, sheet pans are not inverted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On prep table in kitchen, employee wallet and keys are stored. In dry storage area, employee jackets stored with single use items. Items moved and stored correctly.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both dumpster and grease receptacle are on dirt/grass.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at front counter. Inspector emailed sign.
Nov 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly near front counter.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of chemical cleaner on shelf in kitchen with liquid margarine. Cleaner moved and stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet near front door.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand washing sink in back kitchen is out of service. Manager states that work order has been placed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing off ice cream tools in hand washing sink at front counter.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device available.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining dry storage shelf in kitchen. Cardboard removed.
Ceiling tile missing. Tile missing above walk in cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee protein powders stored in same area with items served to public in small dry storage area.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back dry storage area.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Both dumpster and grease receptacle behind establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Self-service cookies at front counter lack name, address of where it's packaged and description.
Aug 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Prep table next to hand-sink in kitchen with chemicals stored next to wax paper, moved
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. Rob
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Person drink on sand line cutting board., discarded
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Sandwich maker on line with bracelets on wrist, removed
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line has on hat but has hair hanging down in front, placed in hair net
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal open energy drink in sandwich cooler
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.