Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

ATLANTIC SEAFOOD

2728 SALDER RD · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 10, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3476406
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8787403
DBPR license5500829

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#13High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On dry food storage shelf, three (3) cans of beans are rusted.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Missing for salmon that can be ordered and served undercooked. Manager obtained letter from purveyor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, cases of raw fish stored over opened box of cooked crab. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In small reach in cooler by cook line, two pans of butter dated 8/30 and two pans of pasta dated 9/2.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 1

#17Intermediate53B-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 server working today.

Basic 12

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic style tiles in kitchen are not sealed/painted.

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cook line.

#3Basic08B-48-4

Basic – Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Server preparing dressings and salads in dining room. Server stopped and moved prep to back kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Multiple floor tiles cracked/broken in kitchen.

#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Wall under triple sink in kitchen. Ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Two light fixtures in prep area of kitchen.

#7Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in reach in cooler by cook line.

#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in women's restroom in dining area. Manager states has sign and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Exterior of walk in cooler and walk in freezer is rusted. Cardboard lining dry storage shelf.

#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mop sink.

#11Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers in outside storage area.

#12Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of bulk sugar in prep area of kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.