The Sound Cafe

528 S 8 St 3, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at The Sound Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Fernandina Beach restaurants, the typical score is 69; The Sound Cafe is comfortably above that bar. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small reach in cooler, container of potato salad and container of macaroni salad 57F. Both items were taken out of reach in cooler for approximately 15 minutes during lunch rush. Both items placed back into reach in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Missing for operator of vehicle.

53A-04-6

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

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No license number on unit. **Repeat Violation**

50-04-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in container of water by steam table 86F. Water discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Screen that are present in serving window are torn.

35B-14-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink has no sign. No hand washing sign at sink. Inspector emailed Form 5030-111 (Hand Washing Sign). **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. baked beans 118-140 collard greens 117-139 In warmer

03B-01-6

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Green hose hooked up to truck

29-04-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store basket of utensils, moved **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

May 11, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 7, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 2, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Collard greens 114 baked beans 113 turned temperature up to reheat to 165f **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 67f turned down cooler temperature **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator

51-13-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Sound Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Sound Cafe on file is from Mar 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Sound Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Sound Cafe.

How does The Sound Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?

The Sound Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Fernandina Beach average of 69.

Has The Sound Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Sound Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Sound Cafe 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 Sound Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Sound Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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