Townies Pizzeria and Deli
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
43
Score
Going back to 2022, Townies Pizzeria and Deli has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 10, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Fernandina Beach facility scores 68, putting Townies Pizzeria and Deli on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area/storage. Blue light sticky plug in trap under front counter next to single service wrapped straws. Operator removed single service items from area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On bottom shelf of boxing station, spray bottle of disinfectant stored next to clean pizza trays. Operator removed spray bottle from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table by drive through, marinara (112F - Hot Holding); meatball (100F - Hot Holding). Items have been in steam table approximately 1.5 hours. Operator added them to time as a public health control procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Multiple spots of unsealed concrete on cook line and near 3 compartment sink.
36-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in freezer and reach in cooler soiled/torn. Also, around nozzles on soda machine at front counter soiled. Fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with dust build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor, walls and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine soiled with build up. Also, ceiling tiles near hood system heavily stained. Also, multiple ceiling vents soiled with mold-like substance/dust. Also, wall under dough station table soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles under pizza oven broken/missing.
36-17-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple clear pans on dish rack by dish stacked before properly air drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Under prep table in back kitchen, employee jacket on top of multiple cans of food products. Employee removed belongings and placed them in office. Also, employee cellphone on wheeled cart near prep table with clean equipment on it. Employee removed phone from cart. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Blue light sticky plug in trap under front counter has approximately 20 dead flying insects in it. Operator stated he will change today. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with white residue build up.
22-20-5
43
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing on outside faucet in outside seating area. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of both sides of the splitter for outside faucet in dirt area behind establishment. Manager states he will buy today. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing yellow chemical cleaner stored on utility cart with salt and oil. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In metal bucket on prep counter by drive through, portioned marinara sauce 126F. Sauce placed out approximately 15 minutes prior. Sauce was added to time as public health control procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler by drive through area, ranch dressing 53F. Ranch dressing placed into cooler approximately 1.5 hours prior. Ranch dressing moved to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 13 live flying insects observed in back kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In small reach in cooler near front counter, employee food on bottom shelf not identified. Manager identified food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed for 57 seats but has 80 including outside seating. Inspector provided Seating Change Evaluation Form. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of cornmeal and sugar stored on floor near walk in cooler. Items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor under and near triple sink.
36-02-5
39
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple personal drinks on perp and over prep areas, moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal foods in single door freezer, moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 cases of water stored on floor near bag in box soda area
08B-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil bowls and plastic lids stored with inner exposed., manager inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppms, sanitizer bucket empty
22-41-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Clear spray bottle hanging with chemicals over hand sink in Kitchen, manager person in charge states it's water.
02D-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler
36-34-5
74
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes stored on back floor, moved **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Townies Pizzeria and Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Townies Pizzeria and Deli on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Townies Pizzeria and Deli?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Townies Pizzeria and Deli.
How does Townies Pizzeria and Deli compare to other restaurants in Fernandina Beach?
Townies Pizzeria and Deli most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Fernandina Beach average of 68.
Has Townies Pizzeria and Deli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Townies Pizzeria and Deli have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Townies Pizzeria and Deli 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 Townies Pizzeria and Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Townies Pizzeria and Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.
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