THE SURF RESTAURANT BAR GRILL & MOTEL
3199 S FLETCHER AVE · AMELIA ISLAND · Nassau County · FL 32034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry food storage area, seven (7) cans of beans are rusted.
03G-04-5High Priority – Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, six (6) pieces of vacuum sealed on site raw salmon.
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in back kitchen.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, pans of raw fish stored over ready to eat grits. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, one pan of prepared queso dip dated 9/2. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, one pan of prepared pasta dated 8/30. See stop sale.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler, ten (10) pieces of thawed raw tuna in sealed ROP. See stop sale. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, six (6) pieces of vacuum sealed on site raw salmon.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in kitchen, two pans of coleslaw stored overnight 50F. See stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in kitchen, two pans of coleslaw stored overnight 50F. See stop sale.
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of cheesemelter on cook line. Manager states equipment being removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for dishwasher in kitchen. Manager ordered strips during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Far hand washing sink in outdoor bar. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at far end of outdoor bar. Soap provided. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-50-1Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment is vacuum sealing raw salmon. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for one prep cook in kitchen.
Basic 10
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler, ten (10) pieces of thawed raw tuna in sealed ROP. See stop sale.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2024.
12B-12-5Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee coffee cup on prep table in kitchen without lid. Drink discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One prep cook working with food in kitchen. Cook placed hat on. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at end of bar. Hand washing sink in men's large restroom. Hand washing sink in women's large restroom. Inspector emailed Form 5030-111 (Hand Washing Sign). **Corrective Action Taken**
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Multiple wire shelves throughout kitchen are rusted. White chest freezer in outdoor service bar is rusted.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in outside bars and storage areas.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe behind dish machine in kitchen. Reach in cooler pipe in bar.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:56 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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.