FERNANDINA BEACH, Nassau County

BEACH DINER

2006 S 8 ST, FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034

FoodSeating
Latest violations
12
2 High Priority
Feb 9, 2026
City
FERNANDINA BEACH
County
Nassau
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

01B-01-4

Detail 24360038

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of Garbanzo beans dented at the seem, operator disposed of can. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

28-26-5

Detail 24360034

High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed excess amount of water on floor after using hand wash sink at kitchen entrance on cook line, discovered clogged drain linked to sink, backing up onto floor. Manager had drain unclogged, floors cleaned and sanitized . Corrected On-Site

52-01-4

Detail 24360035

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. On speciali menu observed Mayport fried shrimp. When asked what shrimp was served person in charge provided shrimp with origin from India. Person in charge not able to provide invoice for Mayport Shrimp. Began changing menu during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

52-02-4

Detail 24360031

Intermediate - Misrepresentation of a fruit or fruit juice. Menu states Fresh Florida orange juice, but is utilizing Natalie's commercially processed bottled juice, manager began changing menu during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

51-11-4

Detail 24360036

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed helium tank in exterior Outback area not secured.

36-37-5

Detail 24360040

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen and wait station areas not smooth and easily cleanable.

14-11-5

Detail 24360030

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Food prep table at end of cook line has rusted out bottom with a hole in it.

14-10-4

Detail 24360037

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Two Spatulas on cook line missing pieces and has chipped edges. Manager dispose of utensils Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 24360039

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up around freezer door.

10-20-4

Detail 24360033

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from oven handle, manager removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 24360032

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-39-4

Detail 24360029

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting carrots employee was asked if he washes the carrots, employee stated that he was going to wash carrots after cutting them.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 24038192

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On rack in prep area found 11 cans of water chestnuts 1 can of corn beef hash 1 can of country style gravy

22-41-4

Detail 24038197

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. Dishwater was reading 0ppm when tested for sanitizer. Manager added sanitizer and re ran the dishwasher when tested it was at 50ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24038193

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg shell (54F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); (46F); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding), all items in top section of Reach in cooler at beginning of cook line, per manager lids and doors constantly open for several hours, manager states all items will be used up within 4 hours, all items placed on time control. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 24038196

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple bottles of soap and sanitizer stored over paper products in storage unit near bathrooms Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24038195

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Top of ice machine inside was soiled

31A-11-4

Detail 24038198

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

08B-20-4

Detail 24038191

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On rack in prep area found 11 cans of water chestnuts 1 can of corn beef hash 1 can of country style gravy

33-16-4

Detail 24038194

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid Corrected On-Site

Feb 19, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 18, 2025

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 23563176

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. Dish machine tested 0ppm (twice). Manager readjusted sanitizer bucket (low amount in bucket) and tested 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23563180

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In flip top cooler near salad prep area, raw salmon stored over ready to eat bagels. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23563181

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler nearest rear exit door, cooked potatoes, cooked chicken, cooked greens 49F. Manager states that the door for walk in cooler was opened/closed constantly during breakfast (Person in Charge did not state this before manager returned from errand). Items were voluntarily discarded after discussion with manager. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23563173

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical bleach cleaner stored in prep sink area next to thawing chicken. Bottle moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

03F-10-5

Detail 23563174

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds multiple items on time control which were time marked correctly but no written plan is available. Inspector emailed Time Control paperwork. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 23563177

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical bleach cleaner stored in prep sink area next to thawing chicken. Bottle labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 23563172

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Blue ice bucket by ice machine in kitchen. Bucket inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23563179

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In small closet near entrance to kitchen, employee purse stored on shelf with single use straws. Purse moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23563175

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic cups in large server stations across from bar in dining area.

36-73-4

Detail 23563171

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under both server stations in dining room. Employee began cleaning floors. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23563178

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in men's restroom. Sign posted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

12A-13-4

Detail 23228121

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook on cook line touched personal eyeglasses and face and immediately handled clean equipment without washing hands. Server on expo line handled personal cell phone and immediately handled plated food without washing hands. Dishwasher handled soiled dishes and immediately handled clean dishes without washing hands. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing procedures. Employees washed hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: On cook line, cook cracked raw shelled eggs into pan and immediately grabbed spinach leaves from flip top cooler and placed into pan to cook for another item. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 11

12A-13-4

Detail 23224497

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook on cook line touched personal eyeglasses and face and immediately handled clean equipment without washing hands. Server on expo line handled personal cell phone and immediately handled plated food without washing hands. Dishwasher handled soiled dishes and immediately handled clean dishes without washing hands. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing procedures. Employees washed hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-17-4

Detail 23224489

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Dishwasher only washed hands for approximately three (3) seconds. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 23224490

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. On cook line near grill, cooked potatoes are not accurately time marked as board reflecting times has multiple entires including one in the future. Cook could not determine which time was correct. Cook believes that potatoes were marked for 0800. All other entries erased. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23224494

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On pass through window, cooked potatoes 124F. Potatoes prepared approximately 30 minutes prior. Potatoes moved to grill to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 23224498

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored near triple sink. Bottle labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 23224492

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Two (2) blue ice buckets laying on side at ice machine in kitchen. Buckets inverted. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 23224491

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in walk in cooler.

36-73-4

Detail 23224495

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under server station equipment in dining area.

31B-04-4

Detail 23224493

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink on end of expo line. Hand washing sink in women's restroom in dining area. Inspector emailed sign. Corrective Action Taken

33-16-4

Detail 23224496

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Lid closed. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23224488

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk white container of sugar in dry storage area. Container labeled. Corrected On-Site

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

29-34-4

Detail 22620442

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker at mop sink in incorrect location, Vacuum breaker needed on splitter on non-chemical sides of splitter - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Time Extended

Dec 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 12

12A-02-4

Detail 22500844

High Priority - Server handled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food without washing hands. Sever wiped away food overflow with finger. Discussed with manager

03F-02-5

Detail 22500849

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. Incorrect time marking on cooked breakfast potatoes on line. Time marked placed out at 10am but was only 9:40. Manager placed on correct time Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 22500853

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker at mop sink in incorrect location, Vacuum breaker needed on splitter on non-chemical sides of splitter

53A-05-6

Detail 22500854

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 kitchen employees in food prep no manager on duty, Manager came during inspection Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 22500845

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

41-17-4

Detail 22500847

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple Clear bottles with blue substance inside unlabeled

23-24-4

Detail 22500850

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler handle it's built up debris

36-34-5

Detail 22500855

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust

12B-07-4

Detail 22500851

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Person drink over prep area where bread is toasted, discarded Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22500848

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cell phone stored on top of foam Togo cup on line. Cell phone moved Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22500846

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Salads station employees wearing bracelet

24-18-4

Detail 22500852

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons in clear container in dry storage area with food contact side facing up

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 22113589

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, placed new bucket under primed Corrective Action Taken

12A-07-5

Detail 22113587

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

13-03-4

Detail 22113588

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager in kitchen on cook line no hair restraint

35B-08-4

Detail 22113586

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Near walk in cooler, moved Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 22113585

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. I'm walk in cooler blue cracked lid on peppers onion red mix inside

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

53A-03-7

Detail 21634123

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/ Marvin expired 11-22-22

31B-03-4

Detail 21634124

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sanitizer used as soap at back handsink near walk in coolers,

02C-02-5

Detail 21634121

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad, chicken salad and egg salad, date removed when placed from glass cooler to line cooler, date must follow product or a monitoring process

22-20-5

Detail 21634120

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper area around ice chute of large ice machine

14-01-5

Detail 21634118

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in corn starch, moved Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21634122

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Around door of walk in freezer

29-49-6

Detail 21634119

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. 2 door flip top cooler near waffle making area

02D-01-5

Detail 21634125

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Larger white container with white substance inside Operator states it's sugar, labeled Container of corn starch not labeled, employee labeled Corrected On-Site

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 21201209

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In back prep area, 4 flies Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 21201208

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Egg salad dated 7-11 And 7-12 Dated Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 21201206

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee used cell phone and placed back in pocket, no glove change, placing pans in salad cooler Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 21201205

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. Time marking for potatoes from previous date, employee corrected the time Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 21201207

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. Milk Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21201204

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler cooked collard greens, chicken soup and yellow rice no date marking Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21201202

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1) line cooler 2)salad cooler 3) dishwasher all removed Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21201203

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer floor case of chicken Warning

Jan 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31A-11-4

Detail 20760288

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used hand sink near walk in cooler to fill a metal pan with water

41-17-4

Detail 20760287

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance in clear bottles throughout kitchen and dinning room Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 20760292

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Upper area of ice machine.

40-06-5

Detail 20760286

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee eye glasses stored over cooler on plate.

40-01-4

Detail 20760290

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Multiple sweaters stored upfront in Bar area ice bin holder

12B-13-4

Detail 20760285

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open personal bottles of water in reach in cooler discarded Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 20760289

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork chops and chicken Stored at prep sink at room temperature to thaw, moved to walk-in cooler and under running water Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 20760291

Basic - vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler vent soiled with dust

Aug 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

11-22-5

Detail 20448827

High Priority - Employee with infected sore/cut/burn/wound on exposed portion of the arm without an impermeable cover on the wound is handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items. Cook in kitchen handling potatoes to boil in large pot, with bandage flapping from arm, manager removed employee from service Corrective Action Taken

41-22-4

Detail 20448830

High Priority - Medicine not labeled properly. Bottle of pills stored with toothpicks for sandwich's, moved Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20448826

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lime build up in large ice machine,

31A-11-4

Detail 20448831

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled clear container with water from hand sink,

41-17-4

Detail 20448833

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue substance in clear bottles. Labeled Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20448829

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pack of cigarettes in kitchen back prep area near can opener, discarded Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20448824

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with long hair to the front of there head

12B-13-4

Detail 20448828

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle water in drawer freezer next to sweet potato fries, moved Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20448825

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large container of white substance, employee labeled sugar Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20448832

Basic - vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan covers in walk in cooler