PALACE/DECANTERY
117 S CENTRE ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
28-28-5High Priority – Improper sewage disposal at floor drain. Establishment dumps mop water into floor drain in kitchen.
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. In walk in cooler, gray trash can used to store "pirates punch".
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of bleach on shelf above napkins in back storage area. Bleach moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 7
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade for slicer in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in back by two large ice machines is blocked by wagon. Wagon moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in front bar of Palace is being used as a dump sink.
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certified food manager for establishment. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in back bar of Palace.
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any training for bartenders working today. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 8
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple blue ice buckets are not inverted by bars and ice machines.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One (1) dead roach on floor near two ice machines in back area. Dead roach discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
36-01-4Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in back storage area by ice machines. Floor in walk in coolers. Floor under bar tops and equipment in all bar areas. Walls in beer walk in cooler.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles stored on floor in walk in cooler.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by hand washing sink in kitchen.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door by ice machines in back area does not fully self close and has gap a bottom of doors.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use containers on floor in back storage area by ice machines.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete area in back kitchen and food storage area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:40 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.