City of Fernandina Beach Florida

2800 Bill Melton Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Other

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show nine inspections at City of Fernandina Beach Florida stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 29, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Fernandina Beach restaurant, which scores around 68. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ham was at 46F but only the top half of the ham was out of temp due to being past the cool line of the reach in cooler, operator voluntarily disposed of the top portion of the ham, remaining ham was at 42F **Corrective Action Taken**

01B-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 in front of grill. steak (46F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding) Operated stated that the ham was placed in reach in cooler 1 hour before we arrived. Steak was sitting above the cooling line of the cooler, operator placed it below the cool line. Ham was at 46F but only the top half of the ham was out of temp due to being past the cool line of the reach in cooler, operator voluntarily disposed of the top portion of the ham, remaining ham was at 42F **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust knife above food prep table on cook line across from the oven. Operator voluntarily disposed of the knife. **Corrected On-Site**

22-31-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cucumbers over ready to eat ham in walk in cooler operator switched the levels. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cutting knife located above prep table on cook line across from oven had broken handle operator voluntarily disposed of knife. **Corrected On-Site**

14-12-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors on cook line behind equipment soiled with old food. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on bottom of food prep table on cook line by the stove. Employee moved drink to an appropriate area. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-02-4

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground around grease receptacle in the back of the building.

33-20-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris on interior of microwave above food prep table area on cook line across from clean dish rack.

22-08-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food debris on pan that was on the clean dish rack in kitsch area by triple sink.

16-48-4

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage area, one (1) can of beans on shelf is dented. Beans discarded.

01B-01-4

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine tested 0ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

22-41-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Breaker missing on outside faucet near dumpster where black hose is attached. Manager states breaker will be purchased today. **Corrective Action Taken**

29-34-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at front bar. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under dish machine in kitchen. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In prep area, container of bulk sugar and container of bulk flour not identified. Containers identified by manager. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Salsa mix 2/6 and sausage gravy 2/7

01B-24-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink next to toaster, moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Aug 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Nov 9, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of ice machine white defector inside

22-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup In pepper, moved **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep area, moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was City of Fernandina Beach Florida last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at City of Fernandina Beach Florida on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at City of Fernandina Beach Florida?

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at City of Fernandina Beach Florida.

How does City of Fernandina Beach Florida compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?

City of Fernandina Beach Florida most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 68.

Has City of Fernandina Beach Florida's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at City of Fernandina Beach Florida have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at City of Fernandina Beach Florida means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is City of Fernandina Beach Florida inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, City of Fernandina Beach Florida is inspected around three times per year on average.

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