Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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MOON RIVER PIZZA

925 S 14 ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3464970
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8775967
DBPR license5500769

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 9, 2025 1:02 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 10, 2025 8:34 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0ppm. Sanitizer container was empty. Person in Charge changed sanitizer container and retested dish machine – 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately sixty (60) rodent droppings in establishment: approximately thirty (30) on floor in back storage area near hot water heater and behind reach in freezer and approximately thirty (30) on floor under dish machine and behind stand up reach in coolers on back side of kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on front counter with packages of crackers and single use straws. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet on back side of building where black hose is attached.

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of any certified food manager for entire establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment controls pizza by the slice on time control (items are marked), but no written plan could be provided. Inspector emailed Time as Public Health Control paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 7

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Multiple tiles in back storage area.

#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two (2) employees working on pizza make line. One (1) placed on hat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#3Basic14-10-4

Basic – Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Large old mixer in kitchen area is rusted. Mixer is also non-operational. Reach in cooler on pizza make line has multiple broken handles.

#4Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door in storage area near hot water heater.

#5Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floors throughout kitchen and food storage areas including some areas with unsealed concrete.

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor behind equipment in kitchen area. Floor under dish area. Wall under/behind dish area.

#7Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door near restrooms.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:44 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
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.