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150 DEL WEBB PKWY · WILDLIGHT · Nassau County · FL 32097

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3573872
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10736955
DBPR license5501231

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#8High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In salad prep reach in cooler, cooked shrimp prepared eight (8) days prior. In walk in cooler, sliced ham, turkey and cooked pasta prepared eight (8) days prior.

Stop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in ice bath near pass through window, cheese, marinara sauce, grilled onions 50F. Items placed into ice bath approximately 90 minutes prior. Items moved to reach in cooler to cool. On counter in ice bath near salad prep cooler, feta cheese, blue cheese 50F. Items placed into ice bath approximately 90 minutes prior. Items moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 7

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket in dry storage. Bucket inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two (2) employee drinks on side prep table near cook line. Drinks discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On shelf below drink station near kitchen, multiple employee bags/cups stored with to go lids, tea, and clean equipment. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Wall of walk in freezer.

#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in bar. Sign emailed. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster at inside bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth lactic acid sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Red sanitizer bucket near pass through window tested 0ppm. Solution discarded and refilled – tested 486/1289ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.