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MASON'S FAMOUS LOBSTER ROLLS AMELIA ISLAND

708 CENTRE ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 31, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3464882
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8775879
DBPR license5500813

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at front counter, macaroni/cheese 48F. Macaroni/cheese placed into reach in cooler approximately 45 minutes prior – product was overfilled. Top part of product removed, placed into pan, and placed into reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter, melted butter 96F. Person in Charge states butter is held on time, but does not have a written procedure and product was not time marked. Employee time marked item correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for DDBSA/Lactic Acid used in sanitizer buckets.

#8Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. At front counter, melted butter 96F. Person in Charge states butter is held on time, but does not have a written procedure and product was not time marked. Employee time marked item correctly. Inspector emailed Time Control Paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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. Missing for one employee working today.

Basic 4

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket near ice machine. Bucket inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employee working today.

#3Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door does not fully self-close.

#4Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. At front counter near hand washing sink, single use trays stored under towels for drying hands exposed to slash. Containers moved and stored correctly. Case of single use cups on floor in manager office. Cups moved and stored correctly. . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:46 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.