Sunrise Kitchen
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
41
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Sunrise Kitchen, the earliest from 2022. On Oct 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
That's lower than the typical Fernandina Beach restaurant, which scores around 68. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over ready to eat fries in reach in freezer on cook line. Operator properly stored chicken tenders. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can crushed tomatoes dented and pinched at rim of can. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
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. No time mark on shelled raw eggs at omelette station at Buffett line. Employee stated eggs taken out 1 hour ago. Employee time marked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hand wash sink in Buffett area used to store multiple bottles of food condiments. Employee removed items from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed No paper towels at hand wash sink in buffet area and hand wash sink near walk-in cooler. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cook line. Operator remade solution and retested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee had a personal beverage in the reach in cooler in Buffett area. Employee disposed of the beverage. **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. Employee has phones on Buffett food line in the Buffett area. Employee moved phones from food line. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cracked wooden cutting board on cook line in front of waffle maker.
14-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in mop sink not stored up right to allow it to dry correctly. Operator properly stored mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
41
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
52
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Establishment has no potable water. Establishment has had a water main break. Manager stated that restaurant was closed, however employees in kitchen are prepping food and washing dishes. Manager states that there is a portable hand washing sink in omelet station of buffet area. **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On main make line in kitchen, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables. In walk in cooler on speed rack, raw salmon stored over ready to eat vegetables. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, andouille sausage breading prepared 8/27. Breading discarded.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. In warming cabinet near buffet area, oatmeal, grits, eggs, roasted potatoes placed on time control more than 4 hours prior. All items discarded. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. In warming cabinet near buffet area, oatmeal, grits, eggs, roasted potatoes placed on time control more than 4 hours prior. All items discarded. See stop sale.
03F-01-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane canister stored next to single use plastic containers on main cook line in kitchen. Canister moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. In the buffet area, apples for self service not wrapped. **Repeat Violation**
08B-15-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device could be provided.
16-62-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Steel shelves in dish area for clean utensils are rusted. White cutting board on main cook line has deep grooves.
14-47-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket stored by ice machine in kitchen. Bucket inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee water bottles stored on prep table in kitchen and service areas. All bottles discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
29
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink on line
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Batteries dead at hand sink
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples buffet line
08B-15-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink, moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor, moved to sink **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
64
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by tea container, moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples with oranges and bananas on buffet line
08B-15-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Multiple personal drinks, moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Pimento cheese and quinoa for employees foods stored in cooler with customer items
08B-49-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of open foods stored. On floor
08B-47-4
70
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples on buffet area
08B-15-4
90
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop head discarded **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates near handsink
24-05-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunrise Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunrise Kitchen on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sunrise Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sunrise Kitchen.
How does Sunrise Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
Sunrise Kitchen most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 68.
Has Sunrise Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sunrise Kitchen have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sunrise Kitchen 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 Sunrise Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sunrise Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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