THE SURF RESTAURANT BAR GRILL & MOTEL
3199 S FLETCHER AVE · AMELIA ISLAND · Nassau County · FL 32034
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach crawling on floor in walk way between Salad cooler and prep table. 10live crawling under reach in cooler dessert cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey 57° stacked to high removed top half to place in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. burger 119°-122° on flat top grill in water , manager moved to stove to reheat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitation solution over 200 ppms started to bleach strip. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns soiled at large bar **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink near employee station, employee provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jessica hired 6 moths ago **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At 2 Handsinks at bar. Provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple clear spray bottles with orange and purple substances inside unlabeled **Warning**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. White defector inside ice Machine in kitchen, also in ice machine in wait station **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hoods soiled **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor near hand sink in box soda station 2 dead roaches in employee locker area 1 dead roach on floor near prep table in kitchen **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal Gatorade on shelf next to grill, moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In employee locker room area, ac pooling water on floor leading to hallway **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Near triple sink rear two medium sized holes where metal rack is stored **Warning**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine, moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on floor, moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:05 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.