THE SOUND CAFE
528 S 8 ST 3 · 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 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small reach in cooler, container of potato salad and container of macaroni salad 57F. Both items were taken out of reach in cooler for approximately 15 minutes during lunch rush. Both items placed back into reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-04-6Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Missing for operator of vehicle.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.
Basic 4
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in container of water by steam table 86F. Water discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
50-04-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No license number on unit. **Repeat Violation**
35B-14-4Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Screen that are present in serving window are torn.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink has no sign. No hand washing sign at sink. Inspector emailed Form 5030-111 (Hand Washing Sign). **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:11 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.