The Patio Place
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
20
Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at The Patio Place, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 22, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 13 violations lately compared to roughly 11 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
The Patio Place's latest score of 20 falls below the Fernandina Beach average of 69. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
15
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect at trash can in kitchen. One live flying insect at pizza make area. One live flying insect at expo line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken stored over lettuce in stand up reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee moved lettuce. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); pork (54F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding)in walk-in cooler. Per employee, a delivery was just received and the cooler door had been open for approximately 40 minutes. Ambient cooler temperature is 53F. Cooler door shut and approximately 20 minutes later ambient air temperature is down to 47F. Also, turkey held on kitchen counter at 76F. Employee states turkey left out for 8 minutes. Operator voluntarily discarded turkey.**Warning** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs in hot box on expo line at 129F. Operator states meatballs placed in box 1.25 hours prior. Meatballs being reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Whisk stored in kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed whisk. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Approved plans do not include an outside bar. Also, there is an ice machine in outside storage closet to right of outside bar. No handwash sink in proximity of ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-14-7
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. Food handler training expired for Scott K on 12-10-2025 and John R on 2-5-2026. Also, proof of training for Scoot K and Shyann D are photocopies.
53B-14-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven door handles have soil/food debris residues.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on pizza prep table. Employee removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food stored in two different coolers on cook make line. Operator discarded employee food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two employee backpacks stored on top of case of beets stored outside on reach-in cooler. Operator removed backpacks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bartender cutting fruit with a watch and multiple bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Two reach-in coolers and four reach-in freezers storing food stored outside kitchen exit door. Also, beets and oil stored at outside reach-in coolers. Also, canned goods stored outside back kitchen exit door.**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
08B-42-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall to right of outside ice machine has holes and is in disrepair.
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of kitchen oven has food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwashing sign at kitchen handwash sink and dishroom handwash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on two left coolers in kitchen are soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Multiple single-service items stored in outside storage cabinets, not fully enclosed.
25-11-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution on cook line tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Operator remade solution to 150ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at ice machine in outside storage closet is soiled. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents in dishroom and kitchen are soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Deflector plate on ice machine in the kitchen has black mold-like substance.
22-20-5
20
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork chop over ready to eat biscuit in reach in freezer in outside back area not all commercial packaged.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (57F - Cold Holding)in reach in cooler on prep line. Operator stated the cheese had been placed in cooler an hour and a half before temp was taken. Operator placed cheese in bottom of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of mandarine oranges dented at the seem of can in entrance to walk in cooler located outback, notified the operator that they could no longer be sold to the public **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed 4 bottles of Champaign in drink ice at oyster bar. Per operator oyster bar not in use, ice will melt before using ice bin again.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect observed under triple sink. 1 small flying insect observed under coffee bar counter. 1 small flying insect observed at entrance to kitchen and cook line.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed all tags not marked with date last served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on food prep line soiled with black stains. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Identifier missing on brunch menus for undercooked poached egg for Eggs Benedict. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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/. Exteriors seating area outside has been turned into an oyster bar, not enclosed, per operator food prepped in outside area, food storage in reach in cooler of outside oyster bar. Hand wash sink installed. Bulk ice bin in storage room with scoop ice and no accessible hand wash sink. No available plans on file. **Warning**
51-14-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash station by the triple sink. Operator refilled the soap dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for raw shell oysters available. Per operator only available certain days. Provided printable poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
02A-01-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed 3 knives stored between wall and triple sink. Operator removed all knives. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket, earbuds, and cell phone on clean dishes shelf by triple sink. Operator moved all items to a designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean Metal pans on clean dishes shelf rack wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor walls and or ceilings. soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling in kitchen area soiled with old grease Ceiling vents in kitchen area soiled with grease. Observed standing water on floor under coffee bar counter under hand wash sink.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed multiple food items being stored outside in the back of establishment. Told operator that all food items needed to be moved inside. **Admin Complaint**
08B-42-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Microwave on cook line covered in old food debris. Operator asked employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Wooden cutter board has a crack in it, wood is starting to splinter off around the edges. Operator on his own accord disposed of cutting board. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-12-4
18
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage area by walk in cooler, can of mandarin oranges and can of black beans are dented.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, container of raw oysters stored over container of tomato soup. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on cook line, cheese and cut lettuce 47F. Lid for flip top cooler left open during lunch rush. Cheese and lettuce moved to bottom of reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In warmer by expo line, au jus 63F and french fries 121F. Au jus began reheating approximately 90 minutes prior and was removed to heat on stove top. Au jus reheated to 174F. French fries reheated approximately ten (10) minutes prior. French fries reheated to 191F.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucets on back side of establishment where splitters are attached.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. No tags have been maintained. Also, no tag present with oysters in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two (2) white cutting boards on cook line in kitchen. Boards also have deep grooves present. Operator states that he has new boards coming. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line in kitchen, two (2) containers of Gatorade stored next to food items. Gatorade moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. In server rolling station, employee yellow cup with no lid. Cup removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three (3) sets of tongs on oven handle on cook line. Tongs moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In bar, soda gun holster is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single use containers near expo line are not inverted. Items inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Multiple packages of frozen product in standing water in prep sink on cook line. Water turned on to run. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In kitchen and dish areas.
36-02-5
27
Jul 11, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
58
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shrimp and raw pork over sliced mushrooms, moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store white cloths in handsink near back door, employee, moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple bottles with pink substance, no label
41-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Oyster tag
01C-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan cover soiled in walk in cooler. Fan cover in kitchen next to ice machine
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks over line cooler, on prep table,and under microwave.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and purse stored under microwave
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches and bracelets worn by the cook line
13-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic container of meatballs, case of chicken breast n floor in walk in cooler
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handsink in kitchen next to stand up freezer
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal coffee drinks stored in reach in freezer next to back door outside
12B-13-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer broken on back door of kitchen
35B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppms
21-08-4
41
Mar 11, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Penni noddles in reach in coolers 50f. Discarded
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Penni noddles 50f. Stored over night haven't been moved from cooler
01B-02-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Multiple drinks. Discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small freezer ice build up **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
67
Feb 26, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in freezer soiled with food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler on line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
Feb 19, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside hose **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked 4oz steak 58f in reach in cooler, dated 2-17 states took out to count, placed in freezer to bring temperature down **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beer cheese 112f on water, not enough water in steamer to heat product. **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. Emailed to operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handsink next to dishwasher area **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets on cooler **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in freezer soiled with food debris **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler on line **Warning**
29-49-6
41
Dec 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Conner **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Torn gaskets on coolers **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
14-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
82
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose outside near back walk in cooler **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handsink not working properly, no hot water and plumbing in disrepair. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Conner **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Brittney **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottles with pink substance inside, labeled sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Faucet for hot water turned off at bottom of sink. Unable to turn hot water back on **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. 0 ppms chlorine. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear container stored and stacked wet **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Torn gaskets on coolers **Warning**
14-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of marinara on floor in walk in cooler with **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven doors, moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old stickers stuck to clear containers drying on rack **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cooler on cook line **Warning**
29-49-6
37
May 10, 2023
Complaint Partial
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lady employee used handsink to to dump drinks.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle upfront unlabeled with clear substance inside
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drinks over flip top cooler
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on line no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door
10-20-4
70
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Oysters added to menu
01C-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Clean container of penne noddles stored on floor in kitchen, moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven doors, moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water in spray bottle
02D-01-5
78
Oct 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Patio Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Patio Place on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Patio Place?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Patio Place.
How does The Patio Place compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
The Patio Place most recently scored 20 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 69.
Has The Patio Place's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Patio Place have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Patio Place 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 The Patio Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Patio Place is inspected around four times per year on average.
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