Inspection Report

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MAGNOLIA'S CAFE

1480 SADLER RD · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 25, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3754958
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13793460
DBPR license5501233

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#8High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately ten (10) live flying insects near mop buckets/mop sink. Also, observed one (1) live flying insects in dry storage room. Also, observed one (1) live flying insects near single service storage rack in bakery. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw shelled eggs stored in drawer over pan of raw cut onions. Employee moved onions to top drawer next to raw shelled eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk-in cooler, container of house made ranch date marked 7/30.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority01B-14-4

High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. In top drawer of reach in cooler on cook line, four raw shelled eggs stored with cracked shells.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hanging on side of rack over flip top reach in cooler and next to clean dishes, spray bottle of disinfectant. Employee moved cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. In prep area near dish, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm). Employee added more water to bucket and rechecked at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cook fill pan with utensils to put in steam table on cook line from handwash sink.

#15Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer/hi temp at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment had no way of measuring water temperature of hi temp dishwasher. Employee stated he will order and have by tomorrow. Also, quaternary test strips used for sanitizer bucket expired 2023. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in dish area. Employee stocked. Also, no paper towels at handwash sink at bakery area. Employee stocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#17Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – 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, bag of corned beef made Saturday not date marked. Employee added date marking. Also, in reach in cooler on cook line, container of cooked onions made day prior not date marked. Employee added date. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 7

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Build up of lime scale in dishwasher. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of shredded cheese in server reach in cooler, to go ramekin used as scoop. Operator removed and put in scoop with handle. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on rack in bakery near front counter over drink syrups and juices. Operator moved drink. Also, employee drinks on bottom shelf of server area cabinet in between jelly boxes. Operator moved drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In dry storage room, employee belongings stored in top rack above toilet paper and paper towels. Operator switched shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall of cook line soiled with grease build up. Also, floor of cook line soiled with grease/food debris. Also, floor of walk-in cooler soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cook line soiled with grease build up. Also, multiple gaskets on reach in coolers soiled with food debris/stained black. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On shelf above back prep area, container of sugar not labeled. Operator had employee label. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 26, 2026 11:07 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
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 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.