Island Bar-B-Q
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Island Bar-B-Q seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Fernandina Beach restaurant scene, this is about average. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled spray bottles with chemicals in them, operator labeled spray bottles of cleaner and sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Two ceiling tiles in back prep area above part of triple sink not smooth or easily cleanable.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing above exit door in back prep room.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling vents soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Food debris on walk in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Bathroom waste receptacle not constructed of easily cleanable material. No trash recepticles in bathrooms.
32-08-5
70
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where hose is attached. Splitter removed. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board for flip top cooler in kitchen. Interior of multiple reach in coolers/freezers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
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. In walk in cooler, bowl of cooked tomatoes prepared yesterday morning. Tomatoes voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored at front counter. Bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple handles for coolers/freezers/cabinets. Exterior of fryers and oven on cook line. Exterior of multiple reach in coolers/freezers. Exterior of ice machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door in dining area.
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler, bowl of cooked tomatoes prepared yesterday morning. Tomatoes voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood shelves for dry canned goods.
14-06-4
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. At front counter, cardboard box used as trash container.
33-02-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Multiple shelves and utility cart in kitchen.
14-05-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men's and women's restroom doors do not self close.
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed is screen shot of owner information and not actual license. Inspector explained how to access. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near cook line.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in kitchen area. Walls in kitchen area. Ceiling in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpster outside of establishment.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Multiple reach in freezers in kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in white reach in cooler for salad items.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in dining area near buffet. Hand washing sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
27
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kimberly marsh expired 5-29-2023 Rodney Stubbs expired 11-7-23 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced turkey sliced previous day. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener employee placed in sink to wash **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on prep area next to can opener, moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
61
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added but No vacuum breaker on either side. Removed splitter **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
86
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can operator, moved to cleAn **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handsink in kitchen, provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
74
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Chicken on buffet line, time placed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
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. Lobby extended to next bay Buffet line **Warning**
51-16-7
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Island Bar-B-Q last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Island Bar-B-Q on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Island Bar-B-Q?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Island Bar-B-Q.
How does Island Bar-B-Q compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
Island Bar-B-Q most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fernandina Beach average of 68.
Has Island Bar-B-Q's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Island Bar-B-Q have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Island Bar-B-Q 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 Island Bar-B-Q inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Island Bar-B-Q is inspected around two times per year on average.
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