Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THE SURF RESTAURANT BAR GRILL & MOTEL

3199 S FLETCHER AVE · AMELIA ISLAND · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 15, 2021
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3117685
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7656619
DBPR license5500062

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 15, 2021 1:29 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 19, 2021 12:00 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#10High Priority35A-05-4

High 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**

Warning
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High 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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#12High Priority03B-01-6

High 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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#13High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitation solution over 200 ppms started to bleach strip. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns soiled at large bar **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#17Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At 2 Handsinks at bar. Provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#18Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple clear spray bottles with orange and purple substances inside unlabeled **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – 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**

Warning
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hoods soiled **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic35A-03-4

Basic – 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**

Warning
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – 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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In employee locker room area, ac pooling water on floor leading to hallway **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Near triple sink rear two medium sized holes where metal rack is stored **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine, moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on floor, moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic36-34-5

Basic – vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.