Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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3 KINGS CAFE & CATERING

600 N 8 ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 23, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3588311
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10848194
DBPR license5501163

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJune 23, 2025 12:24 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJune 24, 2025 9:19 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority0 Intermediate5 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 4

#6High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired 06/01/2025. Operator called during inspection to update. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Four (4) live roaches observed in kitchen area by cook line. Live roaches killed and discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately sixty-nine (69) rodent droppings observed in establishment – nineteen (19) behind chest freezer in seating area by dry food storage area and approximately fifty (50) in corner of dry food storage area adjacent to seating area. Manager began sweeping up droppings. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9High Priority35A-18-4

High Priority – Rodent rub marks/evidence of gnawing present along walls/ceilings. In dry food storage area, ceiling tile above reach in cooler appears to be chewed/gnawed. Ceiling tile removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Four (4) tanks in dry food storage area. Tanks removed from establishment. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in dry food storage are not sealed/painted. Establishment will be replacing tiles. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Four (4) dead roaches observed in kitchen near cook line. Dead roaches discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in kitchen area. Floor in dry food storage area.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. Operator states cleaning company is scheduled next month. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:32 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.