Palace/Decantery
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
35
Score
Palace/Decantery has been inspected four times since 2022. On Apr 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 14 violations lately compared to roughly 10 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.
Palace/Decantery's latest score of 35 falls below the Fernandina Beach average of 69. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed three live flying insects near trash can in kitchen area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In reach in cooler at decanter bar, container of heavy cream date marked 2/25. Operator throw away.
01B-24-5
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. In reach in cooler in kitchen, gallon of milk opened Monday not dated marked. Operator date marked container. Also, in reach in cooler at decanter bar, milk opened 2 days prior not dated marked. Operator added date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front bar, handwash sink used as dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On bottom shelf of table in kitchen, spray bottle of yellow liquid not labeled. Operator will label when he figures out what it is. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of beer reach in cooler at front bar closest to front door.
29-49-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beer coolers at front and bar soiled with residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In back storage room, two cases of to go cups on floor. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black residue.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two ice buckets in back storage room not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at front and back bar soiled with debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on coolers at decanter bar soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Unsealed concrete floor in back storage room. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Next to prep table, container of flour removed from original container and not labeled.
02D-01-5
35
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
21
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Meat in reach in cooler in kitchen wiry mold on it
01B-07-4
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.
53B-01-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns soiled at palace Side
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked by strainer ,decanary side and palace side
31A-09-4
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine moved to different area of building, No handsink accessible to ice machine
51-16-7
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. 2 ice buckets stored on floor. Moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Over charcuterie cooler a whisk stored in a pan with food contact side facing up
24-18-4
47
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1)Upper area of ice machine soiled with black build up 2 soda guns at all bags soiled needs to be taken apart to clean - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: Cleaned **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palace/Decantery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palace/Decantery on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palace/Decantery?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Palace/Decantery.
How does Palace/Decantery compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
Palace/Decantery most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 69.
Has Palace/Decantery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Palace/Decantery have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Palace/Decantery 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 Palace/Decantery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palace/Decantery is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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