MS. CAROLYNS BREAKFAST & DESSERTS
2120 SADLER RD · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is open and operating with license expired June 1 2026. Operator went online and renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer in back storage room, commercially packaged raw chicken stored on ziplock bag of ripe bananas. Operator removed chicken from reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In top of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, one raw shelled egg stored with crack shell.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In bottom of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, five (5) packages of raw tilapia in vacuum packaging labeled for removal from packaging before thawing fully thawed. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In top of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, tuna salad (46F – Cold Holding); chicken salad (47F – Cold Holding). Operator stated lids have been open for breakfast service and shut lids. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In kitchen, Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator added more water to bucket and rechecked at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards stained/have deep cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
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. Employees Shane S, Juan C and Sandra Z food handler training expired 6/23/2026.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dish area, spray bottle with yellow liquid not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 12
06-09-2Basic – 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. See stop sale. In bottom of flip top reach in cooler on cook line, five (5) packages of raw tilapia in vacuum packaging labeled for removal from packaging before thawing fully thawed. See stop sale.
36-73-4Basic – Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor/wall on cook line soiled with grease/food debris. Also, floor under reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, floor/wall in dish area soiled with food debris/buildup. Also, floor/wall in prep area soiled with food debris. Also, floor under tables in bakery area soiled with food debris.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk-in cooler, case of buttermilk on floor. Operator had employee moved all containers to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sign missing in unisex bathroom.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in establishment soiled with food debris/torn. Also, table under grill on cook line soiled with food debris. Also, multiple shelves on cook line soiled with food debris.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink cups in cooler at server station with butter chips and condiments for customers. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Multiple shelves lined with tin foil that is soiled and torn.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. In hallway towards bathrooms, case of to go boxes on floor. Operator moved box off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cook line under pass through window.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Upon arrival observed raw chicken thawing in container on prep table in standing water. Owner moved chicken to prep sink and started running water on it. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up. Also, fan cover in stand up reach in cooler on cook line soiled with dust build up. Also, fan units in men's and women's restrooms soiled with dust build up.
14-12-4Basic – Utensils in poor condition. Multiple knives with peeling blue handles. Also, multiple spatulas above prep table crack/chipped.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 2:48 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.