THE HAPPY TOMATO
7 S 3 ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler below flip top cooler, Swiss cheese stored overnight 54F. Swiss cheese discarded. See stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on sandwich make line, cut tomatoes 46F. Tomatoes placed into service approximately 10 minutes prior. Flip top cooler top kept closed to cool. In reach in cooler below flip top cooler, Swiss cheese stored overnight 54F. Swiss cheese discarded. See stop sale.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two containers of lighter fluid stored next to plastic bottles of sauces. Lighter fluid moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow chemical cleaner stored in mop sink area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves across from front line.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2024. Operator states has license in email and will print/post. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on make line. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle on side of establishment.
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall under triple sink near make line.
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies prepared at the establishment stored at front counter for self service have no labeling. Cookies moved behind counter. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple single use items stored on floor in upstairs storage area.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor on sandwich make line in kitchen. Floor under outside smoker.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:22 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.