GARDEN STREET BISTRO
105 S 3 ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. In stand up reach in cooler in server area, five strawberries moldy.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In small refrigerator near steam tables, raw shelled eggs stored above ready to herbs. Operator moved eggs. Also, in stand up reach in cooler on cook line cracked raw shelled eggs in containers stored above ready to eat sausage gravy. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one (1) live roach in gasket of reach in cooler on cook line under flat top grill. Also, observed one (1) in gap next to top drawer of reach in cooler on cook line under flat top grill leading to motor for cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up reach in cooler on cook line, fish dip (45F – Cold Holding); ricotta (46F – Cold Holding); fresh mozzarella (44F – Cold Holding); sausage gravy (44F – Cold Holding). Operator stated door was open for some time approximately 1 hour ago while cook was prepping. Also, in top left drawer of reach in cooler on cook line under flat top grill, cooked potatoes (47F – Cold Holding). Operator stated drawer has been open and shut for service. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 4
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign wash sign at handwash sink at outdoor bar area. Operator posted sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35B-05-4Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior door near dish area has small gap and bottom corner.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of fruit reach in cooler across from steam tables.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete in dry storage and dish area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 2:55 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.