BIG AL'S CHICKEN SHACK
1120 S 14 ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In silver stand up reach in cooler by grill, raw shelled eggs and raw egg mixture stored over ready to eat soup and onions. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up warmer at front of kitchen, two trays of fried chicken 115F, rice 123F. Chicken and rice prepared more than two (2) hours prior. Items discarded. See stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table in middle of kitchen, batter mix (containing buttermilk) 63F. Batter prepared approximately 1.5 hours prior. Batter moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In stand up warmer at front of kitchen, two trays of fried chicken 115F, rice 123F. Chicken and rice prepared more than two (2) hours prior. Items discarded. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing for outside faucet where yellow hose is attached.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Waffle maker on prep table in middle of kitchen.
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device for high temperature dish machine.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in back kitchen. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted.
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor in mop sink area in back kitchen. Wall under dish machine.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Containers of oil on floor in back kitchen.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above cooking equipment.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use containers on floor in outside shed. Styrofoam cups and bags on floor near front counter.
36-30-4Basic – Wall/Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wood beams and ceiling not finished in outside food storage shed.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 11:56 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.