Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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SOUTHERN BLEND YULEE

463179 SR 200 · YULEE · Nassau County · FL 32097

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3476884
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8787881
DBPR license5501195

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#12High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook on cook line cracked raw shelled eggs with gloved hands, removed one glove, and immediately handled container of seasoning without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen in ice bath near food warmers, container of shredded cheese 45F. Cheese placed out approximately 60 minutes prior. Cheese moved to reach in cooler to cool. In small black reach in cooler near food warmers in kitchen, quiche 45F. Quiche placed in cooler approximately 75 minutes prior. Door for reach in cooler kept closed to cool quiche. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. All pitchers of milk and cream in dining area. Items placed out approximately 60 minutes prior. All items time marked. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In food warmer in middle of kitchen, chopped eggs 125F. Eggs prepared and placed in warmer approximately 20 minutes prior. Eggs removed to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#16High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet on east side of building.

Intermediate 2

#17Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit could be provided.

#18Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Two (2) employees working today. Person in Charge states forms are in another location. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 11

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Two (2) dead roaches in far back storage area of kitchen. Dead roaches discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on prep table by mixer in kitchen. Cup moved and stored correctly. **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 on prep table by mixer in kitchen. Phone moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook working in kitchen. Cook placed on hat. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor under drive through equipment in kitchen. Floor in back storage area in kitchen.

#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at handwashing sinks near walk in cooler and triple sink. Inspector emailed Form 5030-111 (Hand Washing Sign). **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple pieces of wood in kitchen and front counter areas are not sealed. Cardboard lining shelves in walk in cooler.

#9Basic33-16-4

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

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic32-23-4

Basic – Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Urinal in men's restroom in dining area. Person in Charge states that it is being addressed with building owner. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#11Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old grill in back storage area of kitchen. Two reach in coolers in prep area of kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.