Story & Song Bookstore Bistro

1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Story & Song Bookstore Bistro has six inspections in the public record. Story & Song Bookstore Bistro was last inspected on Apr 6, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Among Fernandina Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler, liquid egg (48F - Cold Holding). Item out to prep then put back in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager Dawn C. training expired 1/16/25.

53A-03-7

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over coffee station at front counter, ceiling tiles are acoustic, not smooth and easily cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Near side door where roller hose is stored missing back flow.

29-34-4

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored over prep area, moved **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over white stand up freezer in back area

12B-07-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Clear containers with red lids with white substances inside, not labeled **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Story & Song Bookstore Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Story & Song Bookstore Bistro on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Story & Song Bookstore Bistro compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?

Story & Song Bookstore Bistro most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fernandina Beach average of 69.

Has Story & Song Bookstore Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Story & Song Bookstore Bistro have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Story & Song Bookstore Bistro 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 Story & Song Bookstore Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Story & Song Bookstore Bistro is inspected around two times per year on average.

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