The Cinnamon Bear Country Store

107 Centre St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, The Cinnamon Bear Country Store has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fernandina Beach restaurant scores 68. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses chlorine as sanitizer. No chlorine test strips available. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

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 procedures available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on lids for ice cream display case are soiled.

23-03-4

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back storage area of store, containers of paint stored on shelf above reach in freezer of ice cream. Paint moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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/ One manager certification is expired.

53A-03-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One training record is expired.

53B-14-5

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

11-27-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Multiple cold holding units do not have ambient air thermometer.

05-09-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Front reach in freezer has ice build up.

14-69-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In back storage area in white reach in cooler, employee condiments and dressings not identified.

08B-49-4

Oct 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-23 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

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. Milk in cooler upfront

02C-03-5

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Cinnamon Bear Country Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Cinnamon Bear Country Store on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Cinnamon Bear Country Store?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Cinnamon Bear Country Store.

How does The Cinnamon Bear Country Store compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?

The Cinnamon Bear Country Store most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Fernandina Beach average of 68.

Has The Cinnamon Bear Country Store's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Cinnamon Bear Country Store have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Cinnamon Bear Country Store means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Cinnamon Bear Country Store inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Cinnamon Bear Country Store is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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