Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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416 ASH ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 23, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3368485
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8387745
DBPR license5501136

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose outside near back walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#9Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handsink not working properly, no hot water and plumbing in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Conner **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate53B-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. Brittney **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottles with pink substance inside, labeled sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Faucet for hot water turned off at bottom of sink. Unable to turn hot water back on **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. 0 ppms chlorine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clear container stored and stacked wet **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-10-4

Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Torn gaskets on coolers **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Container of marinara on floor in walk in cooler with **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven doors, moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old stickers stuck to clear containers drying on rack **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler on cook line **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 3:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.