Timoti's Seafood Shak
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
43
Score
Inspectors have visited Timoti's Seafood Shak eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 21, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Fernandina Beach facility scores 68, putting Timoti's Seafood Shak on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Two small flying insects observed by triple sink.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored above cooking oil in back near tripe sink. Manager took chemicals off the shelf and moved them to an approved location
41-10-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single service box being re used to store tomatoes products in walk in cooler manager took tomatoes out of single serve item box and placed them in plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed Avocados over ready to eat sauces and ranch, in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls behind prep tables in kitchen area heavily soiled with food debris and oil.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wash cloth left sitting on prep table in kitchen area
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice container on prep table in kitchen area not labeled.employee labeled container **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. No back flow device on hose in mop sink area, needed between grey hose and splitter.
29-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle scoop observed in a bulk seasoning container above prep table in kitchen area.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area are not easily cleanable or smooth.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coffee pot on food prep table in kitchen employee coffee pot and reallocated it to an approved area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on clean dishes on dish rack
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up at entrance and back of walk in freezer.
14-69-4
43
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
50
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter steam well, two (2) containers of soup 107F. Soup began hot holding approximately 2.5 hours prior. Soup removed to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front counter reach in cooler, ranch dressing, coleslaw stored overnight 51F. Items discarded. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front counter reach in cooler, ranch dressing, coleslaw stored overnight 51F. Items discarded. See stop sale. On cook line in kitchen, chicken, cut lettuce, cut cabbage, beans 49F. All items placed into service approximately 2.75 hours prior. All items moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No rinse step being utilized correctly. Rinse sink step up to be used in proper order. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in upstairs dry storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall/ceiling. Ceiling in upstairs storage area. Walls in upstairs restroom.
36-24-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Entire kitchen floor is unsealed.
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour in prep area. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet area below drink dispenser in dining area.
23-03-4
47
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow substance inside, manager labeled bleach **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over ice machine, moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Particularly eating cookie stored in paper container over cooler next to flour breader pans, moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Small container with foil in walk in cooler, discarded **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. Cell phone stored on top of box of gloves Cell phone stored next to rice cooker Moved **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet cloth under cutting board, removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
70
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Rice cupped in rear of kitchen
03F-04-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Stored on prep area and over shelf with food near kitchen walk way, discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Kris expired 10/2022 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Jose and Mason **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
78
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow substance inside, manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drinks, discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cooler and pans, moved **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Timoti's Seafood Shak last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Timoti's Seafood Shak on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Timoti's Seafood Shak?
Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Timoti's Seafood Shak.
How does Timoti's Seafood Shak compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
Timoti's Seafood Shak most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 68.
Has Timoti's Seafood Shak's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Timoti's Seafood Shak have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Timoti's Seafood Shak 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 Timoti's Seafood Shak inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Timoti's Seafood Shak is inspected around three times per year on average.
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