THE BOAT HOUSE
30 S 2 ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, tray of raw fish stored on top of packages of whipped cream. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler, two (2) containers of thawed sealed grouper and one (1) container of thawed sealed mahi are still in sealed packages. Fish discarded. See stop sale.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back dry storage area, cans of butane stored with single use items. Butane moved and stored correctly. In front bar, soap and stainless steel cleaner stored on shelf with single use items. Chemicals moved and stored correctly. . **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Breaker missing at end of splitter on mop sink faucet where no hose is attached. Breaker missing on outside faucet behind walk in cooler where no hose is attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards on cook line are stained/soiled. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in back prep area is blocked by trash can. Can moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in back prep area has wire whisk stored. Hand washing sink on cook line used to fill container with water.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at bar. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler, two (2) containers of thawed sealed grouper and one (1) container of thawed sealed mahi are still in sealed packages. Fish discarded. See stop sale.
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle behind establishment is on dirt/grass. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoops for bulk flour.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container of clean utensils on cook line in water 71F. Water removed. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent filters on ice machine in kitchen.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in kitchen area is peeling. Floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour and sugar are not labeled. Containers labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:54 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.