GEORGIA SMOKE
820 SADLER RD · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In table top cold holding unit on cook line table, turkey (51F – Cold Holding); chredded cheese (49F – Cold Holding); pimento cheese (50F – Cold Holding). Operator stated all items in cooler for about 2 hours. Operator moved all items to reach in cooler. Also, in reach in cooler in other room, cooked ribs (50F – Cold Holding); turkey (54F – Cold Holding). Operator stated the door has been open and shut all morning because of prep. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Power wash soap spray on top of mini smoker in kitchen. Operator removed chemicals from oven. Also, spray bottle of disinfectant hanging on side of clean dish rack. Operator removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Boston butt (110F – Cooling @ 1 hour, 93F @ 1.5 hours). Operator had Boston butt sitting on prep table to cool down. Operator put meat in reach in cooler at 1.5 hours.
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager on duty Christopher Picken training expired. Manager stated class is scheduled already. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler near front counter, two pans of coleslaw and container of ranch made the door prior and not date marked. Also, in reach in cooler in room on other side of building, collard green and Brunswick stew made a day prior not date marked. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior mini smoker in kitchen soiled with heavy build up.
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Peach chewy bars at front counter made in house and plastic wrapped for customer grab and go not labeled with any information.
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing on dumpster.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Table under mini smoker soiled with grease debris.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Lid open.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in dirty water in mop bucket.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:23 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.