Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

SOUTHERN BLEND YULEE

463179 SR 200 · YULEE · Nassau County · FL 32097

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3713134
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13751627
DBPR license5501195

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. On prep table, sausage patty (105F – Cooling @ 1.5 hours, 94F @ 2 hours). Operator stated item was cooked around 8 am then left on prep table with lids on to cool down. Operator stated he will reheat sausage to 165F then start cooling again. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On table in front of warmers, sausage gravy (86F – Hot Holding, retemp at 167F). Operator stated it was heated 3 hours prior and was going to be the replacement when other gravy in warmer was out. Operator reheated gravy to 167F after 15 minutes and put in warmer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator Nick G certified food manager training expired 4/9/2026. No other certified food managers at establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof that two employees present during inspection hired around 1.5 month prior have been informed of health reporting responsibilities. Operator had both employee read and sign employment health form. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector plate in ice machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink and food on top of reach in freezer. Operator moved employee belongings to designated table. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on prep table. Operator removed speaker. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers/grill soiled with food debris/grease. Also, floor in walk-in cooler soiled with food debris. Also, floor under/behind bag- in- box soda rack soiled with food debris. Also, ceiling tile near ice machine showing water damage. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in coolers in drive thru area.

#6Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In container of sugar glaze powder handle of scoop touching product. Operator removed handle of scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled with food debris. Also, hood filters soiled with grease. Also, multiple shelves in kitchen soiled with food debris. Also, cabinet under glass display donut case soiled with food debris. Also, fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:46 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.