Golf Pub Social
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2024, Golf Pub Social has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 6, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Golf Pub Social's latest score of 74 sits above the Fernandina Beach average of 68. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser in it, operator put on label. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine behind bar is located next to dishwasher plans show it being at other end of the bar. Spoke with plan review and operator needs to submit updated plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete in kitchen area, cook line, prep line, dry food storage and warewash area .
36-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in kitchen above cook line, warewash , and food prep areas are not smooth and easily cleanable **Warning**
36-37-5
74
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In mop sink closet in kitchen, multiple different cleaners stored on shelf above clean wiping clothes. Operator moved all chemicals to floor. Also, in storage room between restrooms, multiple different cleaners stored on shelf above single service items like paper plates and paper towels. Operator will rearrange closet today. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table in kitchen, buffalo chicken dip (63F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it has been out of reach in cooler for approximately 1.5 hours. She planned on reheating it. Operator placed dip on stove in pan. Checked temperature 15 minutes later at 173F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. According to cooling calculator, pulled pork will not cool to proper temperature before the 4 hour mark. Pulled pork portions are closed tightly in uncover metal pan in reach in cooler in kitchen.
03D-15-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In top of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen, avocado being used with sticker still present in skin.
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In storage closet between restrooms, paper towels and case of plastic to go container lids on floor. Operator stated she will be rearranging closet today. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. In kitchen, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade sanitizer bucket, rechecked at 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
58
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage room, one can of salsa verde is dented.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment has "poke bowl" on menu, which raw tuna is an ingredient. Menu does not identify this product as raw. Operator removed old menus and reprinted menus to reflect item as raw. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at bar. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for any food handler. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. No proof for bartender working today.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing orange chemical cleaner stored in bar. Bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In dry storage room, case of single use bags stored on floor. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Blue tape measure on dry food storage shelf in kitchen with packaged foods. Tape measure moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at bar. Sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed. Operator located license on line and printed/posted. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Covered receptacles missing in both unisex restrooms in dining area. Operator states she has receptacles and will place in restrooms. **Corrective Action Taken**
32-12-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two (2) red tanks, one in bar area and one in back dry storage room.
51-11-4
39
Jul 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golf Pub Social last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golf Pub Social on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golf Pub Social?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Golf Pub Social.
How does Golf Pub Social compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
Golf Pub Social most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Fernandina Beach average of 68.
Has Golf Pub Social's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Golf Pub Social have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Golf Pub Social means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Golf Pub Social inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golf Pub Social is inspected around two times per year on average.
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