Fernandina Beach, Nassau County

MS. CAROLYNS BREAKFAST & DESSERTS

2120 SADLER RD, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Apr 14, 2026
City
Fernandina Beach
County
Nassau
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 14, 2026

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

Basic: 1Total: 1

12B-02-4

Detail 24510559

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Inspector observed employee eating food behind front counter next items used for customers service at time of inspection. Operator talked with employee and got her to stop. Warning

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 14

41-07-4

Detail 24397126

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Benadryl medicine stored by single service items on rack in kitchen area. Manager moved to office. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-01-4

Detail 24397136

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of stewed Tomatoes dented at the seem.

08B-02-4

Detail 24397134

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bowl of chicken flower not covered on shelf at end of cook line. Manager covered bowl. Corrected On-Site

03B-15-5

Detail 24397129

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quiche on shelf above stove on cook line at 130F, employee put food in trash. Observed hash 99F hot holding, manager stated it had been at that temperature for 1 HR.

03A-02-5

Detail 24397137

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese in reach in cooler at 50F, 50F and 46F All items cold holding.manager stated they were in reach in cooler for 1 hour.manager relocated food to new reach in cooler, cheese at 44F, 45F, 43F, 1 hour later , all cold holdingRepeat Violation Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24397131

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards on cook line stained with old food debris. Microwave at end of cook line soiled with old food debris Observed mold like substance on interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 24397135

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser in it in oven compartment. Manager added label to the bottle. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24397130

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink with no lid on clean dishes shelf. Manager relocated the cup. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24397128

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat above clean dishes in ware wash area.manager relocated the hat. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24397138

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on door handle on cook line and on oven handle in cake baking station.manager relocated all tongs. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 24397133

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug on dumpster missing.

23-01-4

Detail 24397139

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Exterior of coffee mugs at front wait station soiled, manager had mugs cleaned. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24397132

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on food prep table in food prep area. Manager relocate. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24397127

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk pancake batter in food prep area in powder form not labeled.

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 23914240

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed over the counter pain meds stored above establishment food and utensils. Person in charge moved meds to office. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 23914246

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/25. Person in charge renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23914242

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed small flip-top cooler: shredded cheese and cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) ambient air of flip-top cooler 46F. In for less than four hours per person in charge. Person in charge placed ice in cooler

53B-15-4

Detail 23914238

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed individual butter in bucket at expo window marked with a time stamp. Employee explain butter is left out from 7-11am and place back into refrigerator. Discussed with person in charge and butter should be discarded at 11am. Person in charge went over time control with staff. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23914245

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boarded heavily stained with food and black streaks. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris

12B-02-4

Detail 23914243

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinks on food prep table and on wire rack above pots. Discussed with person in charge.

24-08-4

Detail 23914236

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean cups stacked with visible moisture. Person in charge unstacked cups. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 23914241

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed hand washing station hanging off wall by plumbing only in preparation area. Discussed with person in charge. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler torn.

36-73-4

Detail 23914239

Basic - Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed many area under equipment and behind equipment where floors are soiled with food debris and old single service debris. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with grease and dust.

22-08-4

Detail 23914237

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwaves solid with food debris

23-03-4

Detail 23914244

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on flip-top cooler and reach in coolers soiled with food debris and black/green mold like substance.

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

12A-27-4

Detail 23519349

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook on cook line cracked raw shelled eggs with gloved hands and immediately began handling clean utensils and scooping ready to eat foods without removing gloves and washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-25-4

Detail 23519357

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in front dining area coughed into her face mask, touched and adjusted her face mask, and then handled clean cups without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-03-5

Detail 23519356

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach in cooler on cook line, three (3) pieces of thawed fish still inside sealed packaging. Fish discarded. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 23519350

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. In reach in cooler across from grill, container of milk opened yesterday morning not dated. Milk dated. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23519355

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped drink inside hand washing sink on cook line. Strainer stored in hand washing sink on cook line. Strainer removed. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23519353

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In reach in cooler on cook line, three (3) pieces of thawed fish still inside sealed packaging. Fish discarded. See stop sale.

14-09-4

Detail 23519348

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on front line.

24-08-4

Detail 23519347

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean cups on shelf across from dish machine.

31B-04-4

Detail 23519351

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in unisex restroom. Inspector emailed sign. Corrective Action Taken

14-47-4

Detail 23519352

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelves below equipment in kitchen are showing rust. Multiple chest freezers showing rust on bottom. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 23519354

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door does not self close (closing mechanism in disrepair).

Aug 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 11Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 17

12A-27-4

Detail 23111225

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook on cook line cracked raw shelled eggs in pan and immediately handled toast and English muffin without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken

12A-17-4

Detail 23111237

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Cook in kitchen washed hands on cook line for approximately three (3) seconds. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken

50-17-3

Detail 23111227

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2024. Operator paid for license during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 23111240

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In back storage reach in freezer, opened container of raw pork stored over ready to eat soup. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23111232

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, cases of raw bacon stored over ready to eat ham. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 23111226

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. In walk in cooler, containers of soup marked 8/13, ranch dressing marked 8/12, coleslaw marked 8/10, gumbo marked 8/2, marinara sauce marked 8/20, and chili not marked and unable to determine preparation date.

01B-02-5

Detail 23111236

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In prep area, lasagna being reheated in stand up warmer 115F. Lasagna began reheating approximately 2.75 hours prior. Lasagna discarded. See stop sale.

03F-02-5

Detail 23111234

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At pass through window, butter pats not time marked. In kitchen, shelled eggs, pooled eggs not time marked. Items put into service approximately 90 minutes prior. All items time marked. Corrected On-Site

03E-02-5

Detail 23111224

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In prep area, lasagna being reheated in stand up warmer 115F. Lasagna began reheating approximately 2.75 hours prior. Lasagna discarded. See stop sale.

41-10-4

Detail 23111230

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored next to vinegar on prep shelf in kitchen. Container of hand sanitizer stored next to crackers in dry storage area. Pain reliever (ibuprofen) stored on prep shelf in kitchen with onion powder. Small containers of paint stored on shelf with clean glassware in dining area. All toxic items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23111235

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on outside faucet on back of establishment where red hose is attached.

22-02-4

Detail 23111239

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice delector for ice machine in back storage area. Deflector cleaned. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23111238

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink near pass through window as evidenced by ice inside.

12B-12-5

Detail 23111233

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. Employee drink cup without lid/straw on prep shelf in prep area. Drink cup discarded. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23111229

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. White chest freezer in prep area has torn gasket and rusted. Multiple rusted shelves for food storage in kitchen area. Small white reach in freezer in back kitchen is rusted.

08B-38-4

Detail 23111231

Basic - Food stored on floor. Hash browns on floor in walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 23111228

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Large chest freezer in back storage area.

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-14-4

Detail 22684335

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Cracked eggs shelf with shelled eggs, discarded Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22684331

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bean Salsa mix, in walk in cooler

12B-07-4

Detail 22684333

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

10-20-4

Detail 22684334

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven doors, moved Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22684332

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Closed Corrected On-Site

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

02C-03-5

Detail 22375811

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. Sliced on site meats in walk in cooler.

31B-03-4

Detail 22375812

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Provided Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22375807

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table, coffee

08B-47-4

Detail 22375810

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of half and half stored on floor in walk in coolers

10-17-4

Detail 22375808

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Stored between cooler and steam table, moved Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22375809

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven door Tongs stored on trash can sent to sink

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 13

41-07-4

Detail 21735664

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Stored on shelf I've clean frying pans, moved Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 21735663

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Shell Eggs Warning

07-08-5

Detail 21735658

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter packets store on table in baskets with half and half. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 21735657

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. Ham sliced on site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21735661

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink in kitchen with strainer stored in handsink. Moved Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21735659

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatballs, in-house marinara Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21735667

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in lemon pepper, removed Corrected On-Site Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21735655

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook on line wearing watch while preparing plates, removed Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21735666

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of breakfast potatoes on walk in cooler floor Warning

10-17-4

Detail 21735662

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between steam table and cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21735660

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven door, moved Corrected On-Site Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21735656

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clear clear containers, pasta salad with coleslaw date Warning

29-08-4

Detail 21735665

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water knob not working on sink in prep mixing area Warning

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

01B-14-4

Detail 21247816

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 3 cracked

41-17-4

Detail 21247818

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with yellow substance inside

27-16-4

Detail 21247815

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Turned off at knob, turned on Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21247809

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In pepper seasoning, moved Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21247812

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Moved Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 21247813

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between cooler and steam table, moved Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21247810

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs, moved Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 21247811

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clear plastic containers

12B-13-4

Detail 21247814

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In 2 door cooler on line, moved Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 21247817

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2door lower cooler on line

Jan 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

03F-02-5

Detail 20813480

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Egg, time placed on chart Corrected On-Site

07-08-5

Detail 20813487

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Packaged butter on each table in bowl with half and half, removed from tables Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20813482

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen with whole blue berries in sink. Moved Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20813481

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in gumbo and in black beans removed Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20813484

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on mixing area, moved Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 20813483

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid on gumbo

10-20-4

Detail 20813486

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven doors moved Corrected On-Site

14-36-5

Detail 20813485

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Chest freezer in rear

Jul 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 20363258

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener with black build up inside, sent to clean Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20363256

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with yellow substance inside in back area near chest freezers

12B-07-4

Detail 20363255

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink on shelf with clean plates, discarded Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 20363257

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on trash can, moved Corrected On-Site

14-36-5

Detail 20363259

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Large Chest freezer in rear

16-46-4

Detail 20363260

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clear containers in walk in cooler, operator states made daily,