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OCEAN COAST HOTEL AT THE BEACH

2707 SADLER RD · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3481118
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8792115
DBPR license5501084

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In countertop in buffet area, individual butter pats 57F. Butter placed out approximately 15 minutes earlier. Butter removed and placed in reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple chemicals on shelf above triple sink with clean equipment. Chemicals moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#5Intermediate11-27-4

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
#6Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training could be provided. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate11-26-1

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. No proof that any employee has been informed of their health responsibilities. Inspector emailed Form 5030-103 (Food Employee Reporting Agreement). **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8Intermediate08B-15-4

Intermediate – Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Red apples in bowl in dining area. Apples removed from service. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 2

#1Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor/Ceiling tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in small storage area has cracked tiles. Ceiling tile missing in small storage area. Acoustic style tiles in small storage area are not sealed/painted.

#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Multiple plastic drink bottles on floor in small storage area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.