Inspection Report

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SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL

1998 S FLETCHER AVE · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3461850
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8772137
DBPR license5500948

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority2 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 7

#11High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In outside food storage, two cans of coconut milk are dented/rusted.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority12A-10-4

High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server in pass through area touched hair and face then immediately handled plated food without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw fish stored over ready to eat crab dip. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority01B-02-5

High 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 cooler drawer on cook line, blanched broccoli stored over night 51F. Broccoli discarded.

Stop Sale
#15High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler drawer on cook line, blanched broccoli stored over night 51F. Broccoli discarded.

#16High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple chemical containers stored on prep table in kitchen next to ketchup and clean silverware. Fly spray stored next to single use plastic cups on shelf inside bar area. Chemicals moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at both faucets near dish machine in kitchen. Missing on outside faucet near outdoor dining area. Missing on outside faucet near exit door by outside walk in cooler.

Intermediate 2

#18Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One certified manager (Paul Buskey) expired 05/30/2024.

#19Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler certificates are expired. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License shown expired 6/01/2024. Manager printed and posted new license. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Dishwasher drinking from open container. Drink discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on prep table near ketchup and clean silverware in kitchen. Phone moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor in outside dry storage area. Floor in outside walk in cooler. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen.

#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White chest freezer on cook line.

#7Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple shelves in cooler, storage areas, and below prep tables are rusted.

#8Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete/wood floor/ceiling in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Concrete floor in outside tiki food storage. Wood floor and ceiling in outside food storage.

#10Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White flour container in outside dry food storage area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 11:56 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.