Fernandina Beach, Nassau County

BURLINGAME RESTAURANT

20 S 5TH ST, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Jun 9, 2026
City
Fernandina Beach
County
Nassau
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Jun 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

35A-02-7

Detail 24615701

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Four live flying insects observed at kitchen utility sink.

53A-01-7

Detail 24615698

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certification for Chad L.

53B-09-4

Detail 24615700

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Proof of food handler training for William M is a photocopy.

41-17-4

Detail 24615699

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid under triple sink. Contents could not be identified and discarded. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24615697

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Spatula hanging above triple sink with pieces of rubber missing from the food contact surface. Chef discarded spatula. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24615702

Basic - Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling tile soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen with dust. Vent and surrounding ceiling tiles above the triple sink have dust. Floor under fryers and stove have debris/grease.

23-03-4

Detail 24615696

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Interior of non-functioning melter in kitchen with grease build up.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-02-6

Detail 23622309

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23622308

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler at bar, raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat (drink) lime juice. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23622307

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at end of cook line, octopus and cooked cabbage 46F. Reach in cooler door constantly opened during prep for dinner. Door kept closed to cool items. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 23622311

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop for rice in reach in freezer. Bowl discarded. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23622310

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In kitchen on top of ice machine, blue ice bucket not inverted. Chef inverted bucket. Corrected On-Site

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-13-4

Detail 23350048

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 glasses and immediately handled pans of food in reach in cooler without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken

12A-17-4

Detail 23350040

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washing hands at end of cook line for approximately five (5) seconds. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 23350045

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 Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 23350043

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at end of cook line as evidenced by ice in sink. Ice removed. Corrective Action Taken

02B-04-5

Detail 23350046

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Establishment menu does not indicate that Caesar dressing and aioli contain raw shelled eggs. Menus reprinted during inspection to indicate items are raw and directs consumers to advisory. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23350039

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One tank in upstairs storage area. Tank secured. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23350047

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers on cook line. Floor on side of ice machine in kitchen.

10-20-4

Detail 23350041

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Sets of tongs hanging on oven handle on cook line. Tongs moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

14-47-4

Detail 23350044

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Two shelves on cook line showing rust.

25-05-4

Detail 23350042

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use paper containers in upstairs storage area are not inverted. Containers inverted. Case of single use plastic lids on floor in upstairs storage area. Lids moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 22732096

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw octopus over cooked octopus in reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22732093

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. Emailed to operator

22-02-4

Detail 22732097

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine defector soiled, operator wiped clean Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 22732095

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink In dish area, provided Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22732098

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink over prep area where cabbage is stored. Moved Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22732094

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler doors soiled

Dec 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 22484349

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine deflector soiled Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22484351

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear substance in clear and blue bottle with no label, manager discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22484350

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled Fan covers in reach where dairy, herb, eggs.

40-06-5

Detail 22484352

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal book bag stored on shelf next to container of potatoes, moved to store correctly Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22484354

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

16-46-4

Detail 22484353

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean clear container with blue tape with food names and dates still on them after washing Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 22484348

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open can of Mountain Dew on upper shelf of reach on cooler over customers food, moved Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

41-17-4

Detail 21842018

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with green substance inside, labeled mr green Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21842015

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

12B-07-4

Detail 21842017

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

24-08-4

Detail 21842016

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear containers stacked together wet, moved to rewash

16-46-4

Detail 21842014

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On clear plastic containers. Send to remove and rewash

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 21529322

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

Mar 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

23-24-4

Detail 20956509

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler Gaskets And gray gasket on reach in cooler

36-22-4

Detail 20956511

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler

16-46-4

Detail 20956510

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Blue tape on clear containers, moved Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 20956512

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Gatorade, moved Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 20956513

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.Reach in coolers

Nov 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 20633035

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Measuring cup in Handsink near back door, moved Corrected On-Site

53B-02-5

Detail 20633037

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. JONAH

41-17-4

Detail 20633039

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear substance in clear spray bottle, labeled Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 20633036

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. 2 bowls of employee foods. Labeled Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 20633038

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal drink container over scallops, moved Corrected On-Site