Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK

17 N FLETCHER AVE · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 8, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3722717
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13761210
DBPR license5501159

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in cooler under grill on cook line, one (1) pack of raw grouper in sealed vacuum package fully thawed.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler across from stove, coleslaw (49F – Cold Holding); pico (50F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F – Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (49F – Cold Holding). Chef stated all items placed in cooler no longer than 2 hours prior. Ambient of cooler 54F. All items moved to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler at server/expo station, Fallon of milk opened day prior not date marked. Manager date marked container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink on cook line near sushi area. Employee stocked soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine downstairs soiled. Chef had employees start cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach in cooler under grill on cook line, one (1) pack of raw grouper in sealed vacuum package fully thawed. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Upon arrival observed multiple servers with no hair restraints while working with food/drinks. Manager had employees put up hair. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods above cook line soiled with grease build up. Chef stated that is cleaning task for tonight. Also, gaskets on couple reach in cooler soiled/torn. Chef has new gaskets already order. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in coolers at either end of cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 7:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.