Surf & Sand

2801 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Surf & Sand, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 68, which Surf & Sand's 55 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two spray bottles hanging on handle of cart in back kitchen over/facing open boxes of single service utensils. Employee removed spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter of buffet near pancake maker, butter (71F - Cold Holding). Employee stated container had been on counter for approximately 2 hours and voluntarily discarded. Inspector sent operator time as a public health control paperwork. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Red apples on buffet line not wrapped. **Repeat Violation**

08B-15-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On coffee machine on buffet line, nozzles and around nozzle soiled with dried coffee debris. Also, table top can opener next to reach in freezer in back kitchen soiled with food debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. On center pieces of all tables in lobby, plastic spoons and forks not stored with handles presented first.

25-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior roof of microwave in lobby has food debris build up.

22-08-4

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Red apples stored on buffet line in dining area.

08B-15-4

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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea). **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in kitchen has spray nozzle stored inside. Nozzle removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in kitchen. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of biscuits on floor in kitchen. Biscuits moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for Quat triple sink in kitchen,

16-37-1

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink stored in freezer, employee moved **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Oct 12, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Surf & Sand last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Surf & Sand on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Surf & Sand?

Across the inspection record, “whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Surf & Sand.

How does Surf & Sand compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?

Surf & Sand most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 68.

Has Surf & Sand's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Surf & Sand have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Surf & Sand 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 Surf & Sand inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Surf & Sand is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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