Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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ISLAND BAR-B-Q

1925 S 14 ST #5 · FERNANDINA BEACH · Nassau County · FL 32034

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3560132
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8996266
DBPR license5501092

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On back prep table, container of raw chicken 62F. Chicken placed on table approximately 15 minutes prior. Chicken moved to reach in cooler to cool. On buffet line, container of butter pats 69F. Butter placed out approximately 1.5 hours prior. Butter moved to reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen near fryers, fried shrimp 117F. Shrimp cooked approximately 10 minutes prior. Shrimp reheated to 198F. On buffet line, cooked mussels 103F. Mussels placed on buffet approximately 15 minutes prior. Mussels removed and reheated to 188F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of white reach in cooler/reach in freezer in kitchen. White cutting board on non working reach in cooler in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2023. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in non-working walk in freezer. Floor in ice machine area. Walls in prep area. Wall under triple sink in kitchen. Ceiling throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Shared dumpster area outside of establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in men's restroom.

#5Basic31B-04-4

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

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves/racks in kitchen. Interior of non working reach in cooler in kitchen. Exterior of fryers, ovens, and grill in kitchen. Interior of cabinets below drink dispenser in dining area. Counter under drink dispenser in dining area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster outside establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers for sugar and flour on shelf in kitchen. Containers labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.