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THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL

12 N FRONT ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 19, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3589062
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10855202
DBPR license5501091

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 Priority12A-25-4

High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook working in fryer area wiped nose with bare hands, and immediately placed on gloves to prepare food without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler drawers below grill on cook line, fish, beef, shrimp, pasta 48F. Items placed into service approximately 30 minutes prior. Drawers were being constantly during service. Drawers kept closed to cool products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line, employee water bottle stored on shelf over flip top cooler. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Two (2) tiles missing at end of cook line.

#3Basic36-73-4

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

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. On hanging rack near cook line in kitchen, two (2) wire whisk handles are melted/cracked. Whisks discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Blue floor fan in downstairs bar.

#6Basic24-17-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Dishwasher in dish area drying off dishes after removing from dish machine. Manager coached employee on proper ware washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet for triple sink in dish area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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