Locals Cocktail Lounge

869 Sadler Rd Suite 2, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Sep 30, 2024

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Locals Cocktail Lounge has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 30, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to 14 violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 69, which Locals Cocktail Lounge's 26 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 14 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies observed in bar area.

35A-02-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

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 any food employee. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen area.

31B-03-4

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. Interior of ice machine.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certified food manager for establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

53A-02-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Multiple hand washing sinks in establishment.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for rollup doors. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has roll up doors that are wide open with vermin present and no effective means are in place to prevent vermin entry. **Warning**

51-16-7

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 any food handler training. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Reach in freezer in kitchen has duct tape on top. Reach in freezer in bar is rusted.

14-47-4

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor under bar tops.

36-01-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Multiple tanks in kitchen area.

51-11-4

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper area of Ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Still needs attention **Admin Complaint**

22-02-4

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Person in charge not sure where certificate it located, Owner states on the way. No proof of manager certification **Admin Complaint**

53A-02-7

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.

53A-02-7

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

22-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup, used as scooper, for ice . Placed ice scooper **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Middle soda gun no hose to drain,

29-17-4

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Locals Cocktail Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Locals Cocktail Lounge on file is from Sep 30, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Locals Cocktail Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Locals Cocktail Lounge.

How does Locals Cocktail Lounge compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?

Locals Cocktail Lounge most recently scored 26 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 69.

Has Locals Cocktail Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Locals Cocktail Lounge have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Locals Cocktail Lounge 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 Locals Cocktail Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Locals Cocktail Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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