Mocama Brewing Company

629 S 8 St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Mocama Brewing Company four times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb”, showing up two times.

That's lower than the typical Fernandina Beach restaurant, which scores around 69. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Two live flying insects at flip top reach in cooler in kitchen.

35A-02-7

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice observed in handwash sinks in the bar.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. No certified food manager present during inspection with four employees engaged in foodservice.

53A-05-6

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per operator, missing approximately 35 proof of employee food handler training.

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid at bar. Operator identified contents as window cleaner and labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on shelf below prep table in kitchen next to potato chips and single use bags. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In brewery near entrance, breaker missing on faucet where blue hose is attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

29-34-4

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 for any employee. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on prep table in kitchen near slicer. Bag moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple green buckets with hops stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign in women's restroom in dining area. Inspector emailed sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket with water near mop sink in kitchen. Mop removed. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No current license could be provided.

50-09-4

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added needs back flow at non-chemical side of splitter. Placed on non-chemical side **Corrective Action Taken**

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. Provided flyer

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handsink next to ice bin

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handsink upfront behind counter

31B-03-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Open Cases of milk,orange juice Case of butter Multiple bags of hops stored on the floor In walk in cooler

08B-47-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler personal foods stored not identified as personal

08B-49-4

Basic - Evidence of employee smoking or vaping. Pink vape on deep freezer in back prep area

54-02-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of 16oz drink cups Togo containers plates stored on floor of kitchen

25-05-4

Apr 26, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On chemical side of splitter

29-34-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mocama Brewing Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mocama Brewing Company on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mocama Brewing Company?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mocama Brewing Company.

How does Mocama Brewing Company compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?

Mocama Brewing Company most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 69.

Has Mocama Brewing Company's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mocama Brewing Company have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mocama Brewing Company 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 Mocama Brewing Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mocama Brewing Company is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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