THE PATIO PLACE
416 ASH ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of mandarine oranges dented at the seem of can in entrance to walk in cooler located outback, notified the operator that they could no longer be sold to the public **Repeat Violation**
08B-56-4High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed 4 bottles of Champaign in drink ice at oyster bar. Per operator oyster bar not in use, ice will melt before using ice bin again.
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect observed under triple sink. 1 small flying insect observed under coffee bar counter. 1 small flying insect observed at entrance to kitchen and cook line.
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork chop over ready to eat biscuit in reach in freezer in outside back area not all commercial packaged.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (57F – Cold Holding)in reach in cooler on prep line. Operator stated the cheese had been placed in cooler an hour and a half before temp was taken. Operator placed cheese in bottom of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 6
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed all tags not marked with date last served.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on food prep line soiled with black stains. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Identifier missing on brunch menus for undercooked poached egg for Eggs Benedict. **Warning**
51-14-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Exteriors seating area outside has been turned into an oyster bar, not enclosed, per operator food prepped in outside area, food storage in reach in cooler of outside oyster bar. Hand wash sink installed. Bulk ice bin in storage room with scoop ice and no accessible hand wash sink. No available plans on file. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash station by the triple sink. Operator refilled the soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for raw shell oysters available. Per operator only available certain days. Provided printable poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 7
24-14-4Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed 3 knives stored between wall and triple sink. Operator removed all knives. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket, earbuds, and cell phone on clean dishes shelf by triple sink. Operator moved all items to a designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed clean Metal pans on clean dishes shelf rack wet nesting.
36-73-4Basic – Floor walls and or ceilings. soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling in kitchen area soiled with old grease Ceiling vents in kitchen area soiled with grease. Observed standing water on floor under coffee bar counter under hand wash sink.
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. Observed multiple food items being stored outside in the back of establishment. Told operator that all food items needed to be moved inside. **Admin Complaint**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Microwave on cook line covered in old food debris. Operator asked employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Wooden cutter board has a crack in it, wood is starting to splinter off around the edges. Operator on his own accord disposed of cutting board. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:48 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.