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ISLAND BBQ BUFFET

463711 SR 200 · YULEE · Nassau County · FL 32097

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 30, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3497188
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8872893
DBPR license5501220

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
8 High Priority5 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 8

#10High Priority03D-01-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler, pan of corned beef hash 72F. Hash began cooling more than four (4) hours prior. Hash discarded. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In walk in cooler, pan of corned beef hash 72F. Hash began cooling more than four (4) hours prior. Hash discarded. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw pork. In reach in cooler on cook line, raw ground beef stored over raw whole in tact beef. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High 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. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In bar reach in cooler, container of milk not dated – date of opening is unclear. Milk discarded. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On buffet, packets of butter and sour cream 69F. Items removed from temperature control approximately 15 minutes prior. Items moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#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. On buffet, cooked fish 119F. Fish cooked approximately 15 minutes prior. Fish voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#16High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap container stored with cans of tomatoes and beans. Soap moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#17High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the both sides of splitter for mop sink faucet where black and red hoses are attached. Maintenance began removing splitter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#18Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In bar reach in cooler, container of milk not dated – date of opening is unclear. Milk discarded. See stop sale. In reach in cooler on cook line, container of milk opened yesterday not dated. Milk dated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationStop Sale
#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade for slicer stored in prep area of kitchen.

#20Intermediate11-26-1

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 employees working today. Manager reviewed information and employees signed employee health reporting agreement. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#21Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored by dish area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#22Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water shut off at hand washing sink in dish area. Water turned on. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2024.

#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored on prep shelf over single use cups. Bottle discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic24-08-4

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

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under reach in cooler/ice machine in front area. Floor under racks in kitchen.

#5Basic33-23-4

Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle behind establishment is on dirt/grass.

#6Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection report could not be provided.

#7Basic31B-04-4

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

Corrective Action Taken
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Areas around soda nozzles for drink dispenser in dining area.

#9Basic24-17-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Bartender drying glassware with towel.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 11:52 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 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
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
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 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.