MEZCAL SPIRIT OF OAXACA
302 CENTRE ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At bar, non food grade paper towel used in container of mint. Employee removed paper towel and used wax paper. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, pan of vacuum sealed bag of raw beef steaks stored over pan of raw salmon. Chef moved steak. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top drawer of reach in cooler under grill on cook line, raw scallops (50F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48-50F – Cold Holding); raw fish (46F – Cold Holding). Chef stated all items were thawed out and put in cooler this morning around 10 am. Chef had employee put ice on all items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored in broiler on cook line, cooked chorizo (115F – Hot Holding); refried beans (90F – Hot Holding). Chef stated they were put in broiler approximately 1.5 hours prior. Chef told employee to put chorizo in walk-in freezer to cool down quickly and is going to reheat the refried beans. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In storage closet near men's room, toilet paper/napkins and single service gloves stored with bleach/handsoap.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener attached to prep table soiled with residue. Also, interior of nozzles on soda machine in server hallways soiled with residue. **Repeat Violation**
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 on cook line, container of bean salsa made Sunday per chef not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In rear room off the kitchen, spray bottle of red liquid not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two ice buckets not inverted next to ice machine. Manager flipped buckets over. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In server hallway, employee drinks stored on top of reach in cooler and on shelf above soda machine/ice bin. Manager moved all cups. **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. Employee cellphone at bar stored on mat next to clean glasses. Employee removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. On clean dish rack in dish area, multiple pans stacked before properly air drying.
08B-43-4Basic – Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. In rear room off the kitchen, bag- in- box sodas and boxes of to go boxes stored in room with door that has gap below and above door. **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At bar, sanitizer bucket on floor under three compartment sink. Employee moved bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In bakery area, white bin of flour not labeled. Chef had employee label. Also, on expo table, container of seasoning not labeled. Chef had employee label. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:07 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 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)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.