THE PATIO PLACE
416 ASH ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed two (2) live flying insects at inside bar area. Also, observed two (2) live flying insects in cabinet under handwash sink near expo area. Also, observed three (3) live flying insects in dish area. Also, observed one (1) live flying insect in server area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach in cooler at end of cook line, raw chicken stored above open pack of fully cooked Canadian bacon. Employee moved Canadian bacon. Also, in stand up reach in cooler at end of cook line, raw beef/raw pork chops stored over ready to eat coleslaw and sauces. Employee rearranged cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In outdoor reach in cooler, raw sausage stored above raw fish. Operator moved items. Also, in outdoor reach in cooler, raw beef stored over raw fish. Operator moved raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small reach in cooler on cook line, crabmeat (47F – Cold Holding). Employee stated it was out to prep crab cake then put back into cooler. Also, stand up reach in cooler at end of cook line, cooked short ribs (47F – Cold Holding). Employee stated on burger day cooler door is constantly opened. Short ribs stored at first of cooler.
Intermediate 3
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Approximately fifteen employees present at time of inspection with no certified food manager at establishment.
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 stand up reach in cooler, pan of mushroom Demi glaze and tomato butter made in house not labeled with date.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three employee food handler training expired. Leslee H expired 12/16/25; Natalie G expired 12/22/26; Scott K expired 12/10/25. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of inside ice machine soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on cook line table next to open bread bag and reach in cooler. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Metal pans at dish area stacked before properly air drying. Also, plastic cups at server area stacked before properly air drying.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in dry storage room near walk-in cooler soiled with debris. Also, floor under dish area soiled with food debris. Also, floor in outer ice machine room soiled with debris. **Repeat Violation**
08B-42-4Basic – Food stored outside. Observed two reach in coolers and four reach in freezers storing food outside of establishment. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two (2) pairs of tongs on handle of oven. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with black residue. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign in men's restrooms used by employees. Operator had hand wash sign and put in bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on reach in coolers/reach in freezer on cook line soiled/torn. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee travel mug drink in reach in cooler on cook line with customer food. Employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-11-5Basic – Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Multiple single service items stored in cabinet at outside bar not fully enclosed. Operator moved all items into dry storage room. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. At server area, unsweetened tea urn not covered. Employee stated lid fall on floor and went to dish area. Operator got tray to cover urn till lid is washed. **Corrected On-Site**
29-17-4Basic – Waste line missing/clogged at soda gun holster. Waste line of soda gun at inside bar clogged with pink residue. Operator asked bartender to unclog. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 11:05 AM.
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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.