THE HAPPY TOMATO
7 S 3 ST · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Three (3) pans of cooked pork 72F. Pork began cooling more than two (2) hours prior. Pork discarded. See stop sale.
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two 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. Three (3) pans of cooked pork 72F. Pork began cooling more than two (2) hours prior. Pork discarded. See stop sale.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Preventer missing on outside faucet near pit area where gray hose is attached.
Intermediate 4
35A-11-4Intermediate – Evidence of feeding stray/wild animals – food/water bowls provided outside. Food and water bowls for black stray cat (observed) near outdoor walk in cooler and pit area.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink on make line used to fill container of water for stray cat.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Employee working in front counter area. Employee was informed and sign health responsibility sheet during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored under triple sink is not labeled. Bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 6
21-19-4Basic – Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. White sanitizer bucket stored on shelf with bbq sauces. Bucket moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working on make line. **Repeat Violation**
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle on grass/dirt. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind/under ice machine and triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies on front counter ledge have no labeling. Cookies moved to behind counter and employees will hand out to guests (no longer self service). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Multiple cases of single use items on floor in attic. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:02 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.