TORTUGA JACKS
1998 S FLETCHER AVE, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904.277.6652
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 Emailed
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In bottom of reach in cooler at end of cook line, four (4) raw shelled eggs stored with cracked shells.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On table in ice bath next to flip top reach in cooler on cook line, egg wash (46F - Cold Holding). Employee stated it was pulled out 3 hours prior but is about to discard since breakfast is over. Also, in small refrigerator near server area, milk (48F - Cold Holding). Manager put milk in large reach in cooler to bring temperature down. Manager states milk is used a lot during service.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On shelf next to single service items like napkins and straws behind bar fruit fly spray. Manager moved spray.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. On cook line, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Manager added water and rechecked at 100ppm.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish area, multiple pans stacked before properly air drying.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor/wall of cook line soiled with grease/food debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In server area, container of flour not labeled. Manager added label.
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, pan of raw sausage patties stored on shelf above cooked potatoes. Operator switched items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine on deflector plate soiled with debris.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under small table/clean dish rack in dish soiled with food debris. Also, wall behind cook line soiled with grease debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line soiled with grease build up.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of flip top reach in cooler on cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On bottom shelf of server station, container of sugar not labeled. Operator labeled.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth not stored completely in sanitizer solution under prep table. Manager properly stored
Feb 27, 2025Inspection 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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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket by ice machine. Bucket inverted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by ice machine. Hand washing sink in dish machine area. Signs posted.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Bartender dropped off soiled dishes in dish area and immediately returned to bar and handled clean glassware without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One cracked shelled egg on cook line. Egg discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On tray stand across from bar, container of cream cheese 67F and container of butter 53F. Both containers placed into service approximately 75 minutes prior. Items moved to reach in cooler to cool.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket by ice machine not inverted. Manager inverted bucket.
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. In bar on prep table where coffee is stored, red sanitizer bucket is used. Bucket moved and stored correctly.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee frozen food dinner stored in white reach in freezer near ice machine. Food identified and segregated.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area. Clean blue plastic cups in server station in dining area.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under bar equipment in bar.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by ice machine and hand washing sink near dish area only have "handwashing only" sign. Inspector emailed Form 5030-111 (Hand Washing Sign).
Feb 22, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine outside in shed area
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored on prep area, moved
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 cracked egg
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 Emailed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on drink station
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar
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.