O'briens
Last inspected: May 16, 2025
27
Score
Going back to 2022, O'briens has six inspections in the public record. On May 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
“Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
O'briens' latest score of 27 falls below the Fernandina Beach average of 69. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish is tawed and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler, four (4) packages of salmon. Salmon discarded. See stop sale.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on prep table in kitchen next to steam table. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat cheese. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
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 that bar employee has been informed of their health responsibilities. Inspector emailed Form 5030-103 (Food Employee Reporting Agreement).
11-26-1
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 - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towel dispenser by hand washing sink in bar.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored in bar area not labeled. Bartender labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Walk in cooler shelves are rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Exterior side door to kitchen area does not self close. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Back kitchen area by triple sink and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Outdoor shed interior walls are not sealed. **Repeat Violation**
36-30-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed/provided.
50-09-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish is tawed and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler, four (4) packages of salmon. Salmon discarded. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen has no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Bar and kitchen areas.
36-17-5
27
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet on back side of establishment where gray hose is attached.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In white reach in freezer near triple sink, opened container of raw shredded beef stored over opened container of raw fish. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of any certified food manager. **Warning**
53A-02-7
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 food handler training for any employee. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in kitchen area has scraper and scrubber stored inside. Items removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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, container of shepherds pie made four (4) days prior. Pie voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall by side exit door in kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment in kitchen area. Floor under triple sink. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in outside storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In walk in cooler, five (5) dead roaches on floor. Dead roaches discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from opened soda can in kitchen. Soda removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves in walk in cooler are rusted.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment in kitchen area. Under grills in kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Side door for kitchen.
35B-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area and in walk in cooler - floor is also not smooth and easily cleanable.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in outside storage shed are not sealed (food stored in shed).
36-30-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster outside of establishment is on dirt.
33-23-4
27
Feb 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked noddles 60f cooked cabbage 61f on Placed on ice. Advised that Pan be submerged in ice instead of pan place just on top of ice
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over cooler, work being conducted in ceiling
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5
78
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was O'briens last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at O'briens on file is from May 16, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at O'briens?
Across the inspection record, “floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at O'briens.
How does O'briens compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
O'briens most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 69.
Has O'briens' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at O'briens have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at O'briens 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 O'briens inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, O'briens is inspected around two times per year on average.
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