TOWNIES PIZZERIA AND DELI
819 T J COURSON RD, Fernandina Beach FL 32034 · 904-277-4755
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 5 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 one (1) live fly in dish area. Also, observed two (2) live flies near ice machine.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one (1) live fly in dish area. Also, observed two (2) live flies near ice machine.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Seven (7) dead flies on sticky trap hanging from ceiling. Manager removed and discarded of trap.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License currently displayed expired June 1 2026. Manager had owner send new license and displayed.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk-in cooler soiled with food/rusty. Also, ceiling tiles around hood system stained.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer on cook line soiled.
Dec 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area/storage. Blue light sticky plug in trap under front counter next to single service wrapped straws. Operator removed single service items from area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table by drive through, marinara (112F - Hot Holding); meatball (100F - Hot Holding). Items have been in steam table approximately 1.5 hours. Operator added them to time as a public health control procedures.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On bottom shelf of boxing station, spray bottle of disinfectant stored next to clean pizza trays. Operator removed spray bottle from shelf.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with white residue build up.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Blue light sticky plug in trap under front counter has approximately 20 dead flying insects in it. Operator stated he will change today.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Under prep table in back kitchen, employee jacket on top of multiple cans of food products. Employee removed belongings and placed them in office. Also, employee cellphone on wheeled cart near prep table with clean equipment on it. Employee removed phone from cart.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple clear pans on dish rack by dish stacked before properly air drying.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles under pizza oven broken/missing.
Floor, walls and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine soiled with build up. Also, ceiling tiles near hood system heavily stained. Also, multiple ceiling vents soiled with mold-like substance/dust. Also, wall under dough station table soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer and reach in cooler soiled/torn. Also, around nozzles on soda machine at front counter soiled. Fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Multiple spots of unsealed concrete on cook line and near 3 compartment sink.
Aug 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 13 live flying insects observed in back kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler by drive through area, ranch dressing 53F. Ranch dressing placed into cooler approximately 1.5 hours prior. Ranch dressing moved to walk in cooler to cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In metal bucket on prep counter by drive through, portioned marinara sauce 126F. Sauce placed out approximately 15 minutes prior. Sauce was added to time as public health control procedures.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing yellow chemical cleaner stored on utility cart with salt and oil. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on outside faucet in outside seating area. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of both sides of the splitter for outside faucet in dirt area behind establishment. Manager states he will buy today.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In small reach in cooler near front counter, employee food on bottom shelf not identified. Manager identified food.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed for 57 seats but has 80 including outside seating. Inspector provided Seating Change Evaluation Form.
Food stored on floor. Bags of cornmeal and sugar stored on floor near walk in cooler. Items moved and stored correctly.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor under and near triple sink.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection 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. Multiple personal drinks on perp and over prep areas, moved
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal foods in single door freezer, moved
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 cases of water stored on floor near bag in box soda area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil bowls and plastic lids stored with inner exposed., manager inverted
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