Inspection Report

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O'BRIENS

320 S 8 ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3578544
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10756867
DBPR license5501040

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat cheese. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish is tawed and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler, four (4) packages of salmon. Salmon discarded. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on prep table in kitchen next to steam table. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.

#14Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof that bar employee has been informed of their health responsibilities. Inspector emailed Form 5030-103 (Food Employee Reporting Agreement).

#15Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towel dispenser by hand washing sink in bar.

#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored in bar area not labeled. Bartender labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish is tawed and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler, four (4) packages of salmon. Salmon discarded. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed/provided.

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen has no hair restraint.

#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bar and kitchen areas.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in bar area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior side door to kitchen area does not self close. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Back kitchen area by triple sink and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Outdoor shed interior walls are not sealed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.