FERNANDINA BEACH, Nassau County

POGO'S KITCHEN

1408 LEWIS ST, FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
May 27, 2026
City
FERNANDINA BEACH
County
Nassau
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

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.

May 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 24595273

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Priority: Intermediate Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment is operating a weekly market with outdoor cooking of pizzas utilizing a pizza oven outdoors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: No change. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: No change. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-27: No change. Time Extended

May 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

35A-02-7

Detail 24592881

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed nineteen live flying insects in the following areas; Two live flying insects at the triple sink. Fifteen live flying insects in the bar area. Two live flying insects in ladies restroom. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-20: Observed 5 live flying insects in the following areas; 2 live flying insects at the bar 1 live flying insect in service station 1 live flying insect in the dishroom 1 live flying insect at the triple sink Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed 12 live flying insects in the following areas; 2 live flying 8nsects in dry storage room 3 live flying insects at bar area 3 live flying insects by slicer 1 live flying insect in front of the ice machine 3 live flying insects under the dishmachine Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: Observed 9 live flying insects in the following areas; 2 live flying insects in dry storage area 3 live flying insects in dishroom 1 live flying insect at bar area 3 live flying insects at storage rack by triple sink Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 24592882

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Priority: Intermediate Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment is operating a weekly market with outdoor cooking of pizzas utilizing a pizza oven outdoors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: No change. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-26: No change. Time Extended

May 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

35A-02-7

Detail 24590835

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed nineteen live flying insects in the following areas; Two live flying insects at the triple sink. Fifteen live flying insects in the bar area. Two live flying insects in ladies restroom. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-20: Observed 5 live flying insects in the following areas; 2 live flying insects at the bar 1 live flying insect in service station 1 live flying insect in the dishroom 1 live flying insect at the triple sink Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: Observed 12 live flying insects in the following areas; 2 live flying 8nsects in dry storage room 3 live flying insects at bar area 3 live flying insects by slicer 1 live flying insect in front of the ice machine 3 live flying insects under the dishmachine Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 24590836

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Priority: Intermediate Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment is operating a weekly market with outdoor cooking of pizzas utilizing a pizza oven outdoors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-22: No change. Time Extended

May 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

35A-02-7

Detail 24586290

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed nineteen live flying insects in the following areas; Two live flying insects at the triple sink. Fifteen live flying insects in the bar area. Two live flying insects in ladies restroom. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-20: Observed 5 live flying insects in the following areas; 2 live flying insects at the bar 1 live flying insect in service station 1 live flying insect in the dishroom 1 live flying insect at the triple sink Admin Complaint

51-16-7

Detail 24586324

Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment is operating a weekly market with outdoor cooking of pizzas utilizing a pizza oven outdoors. Warning

May 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

35A-02-7

Detail 24582815

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed nineteen live flying insects in the following areas; Two live flying insects at the triple sink. Fifteen live flying insects in the bar area. Two live flying insects in ladies restroom. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-86-1

Detail 24582809

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to wrap scallions and parsley in walk-in cooler.

08A-05-6

Detail 24582812

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of raw pork stored on top of open case of dough. Operator moved pork to the bottom. Open container of raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in freezer. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02C-03-5

Detail 24582814

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. Open gallon of milk in walk-in cooler not dated. Operator states milk opened on Saturday and dated the gallon of milk. Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 24582808

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment is operating a weekly market with outdoor cooking of pizzas utilizing a pizza oven outdoors. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 24582816

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and surrounding ceiling tiles in kitchen have dust. Light fixtures over exposed area have dust. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24582813

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of bottom kitchen oven has food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 24582810

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Small blue inserts holding clean utensils have food debris in the containers. Underplating around soda nozzles on soda machine are soiled.

33-16-4

Detail 24582811

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids are open. Repeat Violation

May 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

12A-25-4

Detail 23754846

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. Cook in back prep area placed on hat touching hair and face and immediately returned to prepping food with washing hands. Chef coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

09-01-4

Detail 23754853

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook in kitchen handling radishes with bare hands. Cook stopped, washed hands and placed on gloves. Corrective Action Taken

35A-02-7

Detail 23754855

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately fifteen (15) live flying insects in front bar. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23754845

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler in front prep area, pan of raw-ready to eat tuna stored over ready to eat cut lettuce. In walk in cooler on speed rack, tray of raw fish stored over ready to eat beef. Items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23754850

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Proof of training missing for one (1) kitchen employee. Chef states he will provided training for employee. Corrective Action Taken

13-03-4

Detail 23754854

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook working in back prep area. Cook placed on hat. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23754852

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dry storage area, vent covers in ceiling are soiled.

33-23-4

Detail 23754851

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster outside of establishment is sitting on grass/dirt. Chef states dumpster company has been notified. Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 23754849

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink by cook line. Inspector emailed sign. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23754847

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Green dumpster outside of establishment. Chef states dumpster is too close to fence and dumpster company has been contacted. Corrective Action Taken

02D-01-5

Detail 23754848

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In back prep area, bulk flour is not identified. Chef labeled flour. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 23476666

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage area, one dented can of artichokes.

12A-07-5

Detail 23476669

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Dishwasher handled soiled dishes, placed gloves on to handle clean dishes without washing hands. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrective Action Taken

01D-01-5

Detail 23476664

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serves raw hamachi but does not have proof of parasite destruction for this item. Chef emailed purveyor and obtained letter. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23476658

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at bar is blocked by buckets. Buckets removed. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 23476660

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu has items designated under a heading of "raw/chilled". Menu items need to be identified individually as raw and identification needs to lead to a consumer advisory on menu. Establishment used asterisks to identify items and to consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 23476670

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No device available.

12B-12-5

Detail 23476661

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 in kitchen drinking out of cup without straw and lid. Cup discarded. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23476662

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets and keys stored on shelf under server area with wine buckets and glassware. Jackets/keys moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23476668

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees working with food in kitchen. Some placed on hats. Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 23476659

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink on cook line. Hand washing sinks in both men's and women's restrooms in dining areas. Inspector emailed sign. Corrective Action Taken

14-47-4

Detail 23476665

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. In prep area, shelf under prep table is rusted.

25-06-4

Detail 23476663

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In dry storage area, plastic containers stored on top shelf of rack not inverted. Chef inverted containers. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23476667

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar cubes on shelf at bar. Container labeled. Corrected On-Site

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-28-5

Detail 22905091

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. Chile butter made onsite, dated 5-16 Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 22905090

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Vacuum seals cooked and raw foods stored more than 48hours Warning

24-07-4

Detail 22905092

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Knife sharpener stored between cooler and prep table, moved Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22905089

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

Dec 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

03G-50-1

Detail 22537252

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-22: Time Extended

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 22384609

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer stored in sink. Moved Corrected On-Site

53A-02-7

Detail 22384605

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Tom Jameson expired 8-6-23

53A-05-6

Detail 22384610

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/

03G-50-1

Detail 22384604

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.

14-01-5

Detail 22384606

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups I'm frozen noddles Moved Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22384608

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

24-26-4

Detail 22384607

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Lids for fryers stored on side of ice machine, moved to clean Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22384611

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

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 21828496

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spoons in sink, moved Corrected On-Site

02D-02-4

Detail 21828498

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Bottle of yellow substance, labeled oil Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21828497

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drink on cook line coolers, discarded Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21828495

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Lotion stored near clean pans, moved Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21828494

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handsink on line,

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

53A-03-7

Detail 21598563

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/ Alan expired 10-26-22

02C-08-5

Detail 21598561

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Lasagna in reach in cooler from freezer, no date marking Manager dated Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21598567

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

24-07-4

Detail 21598565

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Lids for fryers stored on floor next to ice machine, moved to store correctly Corrective Action Taken

08B-47-4

Detail 21598566

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer packaged sausage on floor, moved Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 21598562

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Blue lid on corn meal, replaced Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21598564

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer with built up ice on chart and right hand sign of freezer

31B-04-4

Detail 21598560

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handsink near ice cream freezer

Mar 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03G-04-5

Detail 20990190

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale.

01B-13-4

Detail 20990183

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. ROP fish cooked in bag 16/

02A-04-4

Detail 20990186

Intermediate - 'Consumer advisory for raw or undercooked oysters not posted/provided in a conspicuous location. Only one sign near bar

01C-10-4

Detail 20990188

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied.

02C-02-5

Detail 20990187

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna made previous day. Manager states at 12 noon. It's 3 pm

23-24-4

Detail 20990189

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets on coolers

14-38-4

Detail 20990184

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20990185

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

33-16-4

Detail 20990182

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-12-5

Detail 20990191

Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of corn meal, manager covered Corrected On-Site

Nov 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

02C-04-5

Detail 20661127

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagna

36-34-5

Detail 20661125

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 20661129

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employees canisters of drinks stored on prep tables, moved Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 20661128

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pans of beef and chicken on floor of walk in cooler, manager moved to shelf Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20661126

Basic - Stored food not covered. Flours in rear