Coastal Pizza

1916 S 14 St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Pizza

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Coastal Pizza stretching back to 2022. On Nov 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Coastal Pizza's latest score of 78 sits above the Fernandina Beach average of 69. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On bottom shelf of prep table next to bag- in- box soda rack, spray bottle of sanitizer stored next to clean pot/strainer. Operator moved spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On bottom shelf of prep table next to bag- in- box soda rack, two employee drinks stored next to clean equipment. Operator moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan above ice machine soiled with dust.

23-03-4

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing yellow chemical cleaner stored on floor in bar. Bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of trash cans in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door in dish area does not fully self close.

35B-03-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Employee in dish area drying plates with towel. Manager coached employee on proper ware washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-17-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single use containers in small server area across from bar are not inverted. Server inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored on prep table in kitchen next to slicer. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

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

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of Philly meat and dessert stored on floor in walk in freezer. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked chicken from freezer to cooler, dated **Corrected On-Site**

02C-08-5

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two spray bottles stored over seasonings bags, moved to store correctly **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns lightly soiled Ice machine defector lightly soiled

22-02-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At drink station near swinging doors, fixed to be stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink , needs back flow on non-chemical side of splitter **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. One soda gun at bar

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna states cooked Saturday, no date marking

02C-02-5

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scooper in drink station in kitchen, employee moved **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coastal Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coastal Pizza on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coastal Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Coastal Pizza.

How does Coastal Pizza compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?

Coastal Pizza most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Fernandina Beach average of 69.

Has Coastal Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Coastal Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Coastal Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Coastal Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Coastal Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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