Inspection Report

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FLORA BELLE

41 BEACH LAGOON RD · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3499801
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8881578
DBPR license5500835

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line, smoked salmon 51F. Salmon taken out of cooler for approximately 15 minutes. Salmon moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored on shelf in server area with clean utensils. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small silver ramekin used as scoop for bulk granola on cook line. Ramekin removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket near dish area in kitchen. Bucket inverted. **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 triple sink area.

#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by triple sink in kitchen is damaged.

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven handle on cook line. Tongs moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in omelette station in buffet area. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic14-47-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf below prep table in hallway near entrance to buffet is rusted. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 1:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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 48 · Gas appliances / boiler certificate – reporting only
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.