Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

ISLAND BAR-B-Q

1925 S 14 ST #5 · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3477099
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8788096
DBPR license5501092

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate15 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#16High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where hose is attached. Splitter removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#17Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#18Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board for flip top cooler in kitchen. Interior of multiple reach in coolers/freezers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#19Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, bowl of cooked tomatoes prepared yesterday morning. Tomatoes voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#20Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored at front counter. Bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 15

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men's and women's restroom doors do not self close.

#2Basic33-02-4

Basic – Cardboard box used as garbage container. At front counter, cardboard box used as trash container.

#3Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Multiple shelves and utility cart in kitchen.

#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed is screen shot of owner information and not actual license. Inspector explained how to access. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic24-08-4

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

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen area. Walls in kitchen area. Ceiling in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.

#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Multiple reach in freezers in kitchen.

#9Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in white reach in cooler for salad items.

#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in dining area near buffet. Hand washing sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple handles for coolers/freezers/cabinets. Exterior of fryers and oven on cook line. Exterior of multiple reach in coolers/freezers. Exterior of ice machine.

#12Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment.

#13Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door in dining area.

#14Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler, bowl of cooked tomatoes prepared yesterday morning. Tomatoes voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#15Basic14-06-4

Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves for dry canned goods.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:10 PM.

Violation category totals
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
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
3 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 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.