SURCHEROS FRESH MEX
1484 SADLER RD · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-7High 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**
41-10-4High 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**
Intermediate 3
31B-02-4Intermediate – 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**
41-17-4Intermediate – 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**
16-43-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – 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**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Multiple clean pans stacked before properly air drying.
36-22-4Basic – 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**
36-73-4Basic – 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**
31B-04-4Basic – 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**
23-03-4Basic – 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**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple containers with old labels still on after cleaning.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:23 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.