ESPANA RESTAURANT & TAPAS
22 S 4 ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed one (1) live flying insects in prep area. Also, observed one (1) live flying insects in dish area. Also, observed two (2) live flying insects in small room to right of bar. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler container of raw pork on shelf above ready to eat sauces. Operator rearranged and put raw pork on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler on cook line, cooked potatoes (46F – Cold Holding). Operator stated it was out earlier for prep then placed back into cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener attached to prep table soiled with residue. **Repeat Violation**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. 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/. Establishment has added outdoor cooking area without plan review submitted and approved. Establishment already on open warning from previous inspection for plans. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of yellowish liquid not labeled in dish area. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine deflector plate soiled with pink mold-like substance.
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment has 75 seats on file but has 150+ seats including outdoor seating. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Handle of ice scoop in ice bin next to dessert cooler touching ice. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in establishment stained/torn. Also, hood filters above cook line soiled with grease. Operator stated company was supposed to be out last night but will be out tonight. Also, table under flat top grill on cook line soiled with food residue. Operator began to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of dessert cooler and flip top reach in cooler on cook line across from stove soiled with food debris. Operator started to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of wine jug cooler next to walk-in cooler. Operator placed towels in cooler to soak up water. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 10:51 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.