Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
50
Score
Across the available record, Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 69, which Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of olives badly dented at the seam. Operator set aside.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed unpackaged raw beef over raw muscles. Operator relocated the beef and the muscles. Observed raw muscles over ready to eat cheese ravioli. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven paddles on top of dusty oven, gave recommendation to operator to place paddles on pizza pans to make cleaning easier, operator cleaned the top of the oven. Cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen area stained. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed mushrooms within ready to eat food in reach in cooler in kitchen area.
08B-17-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed Food prep table in kitchen being held together with duct tape.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep cart.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service. Observed fish food sitting on food prep counter at front counter area. Operator relocated the fish food prep. observed employee Bluetooth speaker over food prep area near front counter.operator removed Bluetooth speaker **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Spatula on cook line was melted and flaking. Operator discarded spatula, Freezer door starting to bubble, separate and chip. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in kitchen area soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
50
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
12
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
17
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled inside,
22-02-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Operator Spoke with Landlord state's changed services and awaiting pick up.
33-19-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 oz cup in cheese in flip top cooler,
14-01-5
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Operator Spoke with Landlord state's changed services and awaiting pick up.
33-14-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Pizza cook wearing watch.
13-07-4
74
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 6-1-23
50-17-3
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Washed hands at triple sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep area, moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
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 top of clean plates over line cooler
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sign Missing from handsink near back door
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear container with yellow lid, white substance no label. Employee states it's powder sugar
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 oz cup in cheese **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
61
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. In red containers behind food bar area
41-24-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sink spray hose hangs lower them rim
29-37-4
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. Pizza for pizza by the slice, no time marking. Person in charge, placed time sticker in. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Red sanitizer bucket up front over 200ppm, Employee remade 100 ppms **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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/ Natia Brooker 10-20-17
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener with black build up inside under blade area in corner
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with green substance inside, manger states dish soap, labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2 oz cup in grated cheese in flip top cooler, employee replaced with scooper with handle **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on prep table in kitchen, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of chicken on walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach in 2 door coolers
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear container with yellow lid has a white substance stored inside on shelf near swinging door. Employee labeled powdered sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
32
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-22
50-17-2
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near office door
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Woman Cook in kitchen
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. In walk in freezer case of tea and other box on floor under shelf **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of pizza boxes stored on floor near restrooms **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe.
How does Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 69.
Has Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe 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 Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ops Pizza Kitchen & Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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