Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THE SURF RESTAURANT BAR GRILL & MOTEL

3199 S FLETCHER AVE · AMELIA ISLAND · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 8, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3482356
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8822672
DBPR license5500062

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 8, 2024 4:25 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJuly 11, 2024 3:38 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 35 rodent droppings on top of dishwasher Approximately 30 rodent droppings under dishwasher Approximately 10 rodent droppings under triple sink Approximately 40 rodent droppings under oven in prep area 6 rodent droppings on top of oven in prep area 2 rodent droppings on top of boxed wine in dry storage area (sherry California) Approximately 10 droppings under dry storage rack under balsamic vinegar 5 droppings under black rolling charts near ice machine Approximately 30 droppings in corner of ice tea making area. Approximately 75 behind warmers in back prep area near ice cream freezer Approximately 20 droppings in back prep area pizza area Approximately 7dropping in wait station next to small bar Approximately 5 droppings under handsink in large bar **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored on prep area near soup warmers **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Valu- Check chemical spray bottle with no label With pink substance inside **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup stored in flour mix In back dry storage area **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks stored on prep tables **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 3:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.