BRETT'S WATERWAY CAFE
1 S FRONT ST · FERNANDINA BCH · Nassau County · FL 320344262
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top cooler at end of cook line, raw shrimp stored over ready to eat pasta. 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, container of scampi butter prepared ten (10) days prior. Butter discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. In front bar in reach in cooler, container of blue cheese stuffed olives 46F. Olives stored overnight. Olives discarded. See stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front bar in reach in cooler, container of blue cheese stuffed olives 46F. Olives stored overnight. Olives discarded. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, gravy, pasta, rice, soup 44F. Walk in cooler opened constantly during morning prep. Ambient air temperature shows 41F. Establishment also placed service call to repair company. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on outside faucet on front porch. Manager states he will purchase breaker. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 10
32-05-4Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair. One (1) toilet in women's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket by ice machine in kitchen. Bucket inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored on top of reach in freezer in back prep area. Backpack moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door and gasket.
36-11-4Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in kitchen has multiple broken tiles. Floor in outside walk in cooler is unsealed concrete. Floor in outside dry food storage area. Walls in outside dry food storage area.
36-73-4Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor under racks in small back prep area. Floor in outside walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in bar. Inspector emailed 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. Two shelves below prep tables in kitchen are rusted. Cardboard lining counter where clean pans are stored in dish area. Cardboard lining shelf in outside dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Back prep sink faucet. Manager states service call has been placed. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:52 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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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.