Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

SURCHEROS FRESH MEX

1484 SADLER RD · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 7, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3635337
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10934913
DBPR license5501017

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed 10+ live flying insects in dish area. Operator was able to kill and clean up most. Still observed 3 live flying insects. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of purple liquid hanging on side of bag- in- box soda rack near front counter. Employee removed. Also, under front counter, spray bottle of windex hanging in front of facing styrofoam to go cups. Operator moved windex. Also, on bottom shelf of table next to grill, three bottles of oven/grill cleaner stored next to plastic wrap. Operator moved oven/grill cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink near dish area. Operator stocked paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On side of bag- in- box soda rack, spray bottle of purple liquid not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate16-43-4

Intermediate – Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. First tub of sanitizer test strips provided were expired in 2020. Operator had another tub of test strips. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In containers of rice blend seasoning at end of cook line, bowl used as scoop. Operator removed bowl from container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Multiple clean pans stacked before properly air drying.

#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor under salsa reach in cooler at front counter. Also, standing water on and under tiles on front of mop sink. Work order in for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under reach in cooler and cook line equipment at front counter soiled with grease and food debris. Also, floor in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris build up. Also, ceiling vent in ladies restroom soiled with dust build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in ladies restroom. Inspector emailed operator handwash sign and operator displayed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets thoughout establishment soiled with food debris/stained. Also, hood filters above grill at front counter soiled with grease build up. Also, table under grill at front counter soiled with black residue. Also, on soda machine in lobby around nozzles soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple containers with old labels still on after cleaning.

#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris.

#9Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:23 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 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 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.